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Dear Ziyanda

Thank you for your question regarding geology bursaries. Funding your studies requires you to explore a number of financial aid sources and apply for bursaries, scholarships and loans:

Start your search with a visit to the Career Planet bursary page http://www.careerplanet.co.za/_pages/bursaries Please make sure you meet application deadline dates. The dates given are the date that the bursary scheme should receive the application, so post your application forms at least a week in advance of the due date.

Contact the Financial Aid Office of your university for information on the post graduate bursaries and loans you may apply for.

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (https://www.nsfas.org.za). Students wishing to apply for funding for their studies from the NSFAS should apply at the Financial Aid Office of the public university.  NSFAS does not handle individual applications for funding at their offices. Contact the NSFAS Call Centre on 021 763 3232 for more information on Financial Aid Offices where you plan to study.

Some organizations also provide bursaries and scholarships. However, these usually only specific application criteria for example some bursaries require you to study commerce, science or engineering degrees with majors in computer science, information systems and various engineering and technology disciplines.  Try some of the following:

• Study Trust: http://www.studytrust.org.za/,
• African Scholars Fund: P O Box 294 Rondebosch 7700, email address: office@asf.org.za

You could also contact the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions ( http://www.sacnasp.org.za) to see if they have any bursary information.

We hope this information will assist you to gain access to the post graduate academic qualifications you require for a career in geology.

Lynn and the Career Planet Team