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UKZN Richard AD Turner Bursary 2023

UKZN Richard AD Turner Bursary 2023

The Richard Turner Bursary Fund at the KwaZulu-Natal University is open for applications. It is for Masters’ degree students who demonstrate a passion for student leadership and are involved in civic activities that promote democracy. The fund provides scholarships to support research that is focused on the protection of freedom and justice for all citizens of South Africa.

The scholarship was established in memory of Richard Turner, who was killed during the apartheid era. His mother, who was a generous donor to UKZN, left a substantial estate to the university. He was an active participant in the trade union movement and held an opposing stance.

Eligibility Criteria

Before an individual can apply for a Bursary, they must first meet all the necessary requirements.

  • Those who are studying for master’s degrees in KwaZulu-Natal should be enrolled in programs that deal with the issues of justice and freedom for all South Africans.
  • They must also demonstrate their leadership credentials and contribute to the advancement of democracy.

How to Apply?

Applicants need to download the UKZN Richard AD Turner Bursary Application Form 2023 and complete it.

Before you can start filling out an application form, you must first make sure that you have all the necessary supporting documents. These documents should be submitted along with the completed form.

  • CV with detailed information (maximum of 5 pages).
  • Degree earned most recently
  • Transcript of academic record
  • Reports from at least one referee commenting on your leadership/community involvement
  • You can submit either a proposal for your master’s thesis or a motivation for your dissertation (up to 3 pages)
  • Describe why you are deserving of this scholarship in a motivational letter (1 page)

Students should contact their financial aid advisor to apply for federal financial assistance.

College of Agriculture, Engineering Sciences:

The College of Health Sciences:

  • Howard and Medical School campuses: (Contact info: Mr Bongumusa Gumbi, email Id: Gumbib5@ukzn.ac.za)
  • Westville campus: (Contact details: Mr Jainendra Maharajh, email Id: Maharajhj1@ukzn.ac.za)

Humanities College:

College of Law & Management Studies:

Note: The subject line of your email should be “UKZN Richard AD Turner Bursary Application 2023“.

Closing Date

Applications for the internship program must be submitted by March 20, 2023. Those submitted after that date will not be considered.

Contact Details

To apply for this scholarship program, please contact the financial aid advisor at your college.

Any enquiries should not be sent after the closing date. View our other bursaries/scholarships open for application here: https://www.bursaryalerts.com/

About The University of Kwazulu-Natal

The mission of the University Of KwaZulu-Natal is to be the leading African university that is innovative, entrepreneurship-focused, and engages in society.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal was established in 2004 following the merger of the University of KwaZulu Natal and the University of Westville. Some of its key campuses include the Westville Campus, Howard College, Pietermaritzburg, and Edgewood. Each of the university’s colleges is dedicated to a specific trade.

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