AWARD NO 10 - APPLICATION REFERENCE – MCB-EDP3 -2017

THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN – EQUITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TOP UP SCHOLARSHIPS

Top-up funding applications are sought from Black (African) South African MSc and PhD students who are currently engaged in studies in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Cape Town.   
The intent behind this call is to supply successful applicants, who already hold scholarships for 2017, but have substantial financial difficulties in 2017, with top up funding to the maximum values allowed in the MCB-EDP Scholarship Program.  These are R120 000.00 for MSc and R150 000.00 for PhD students.  
 
In your application you need to supply:

1. Proof of other bursary funds obtained for 2017 and a statement of other source(s) of financial support.  
2. A budget showing your estimated financial shortfall for remainder of 2017
3. A letter of support from your Supervisor indicating progress in present degree.
4. A one page summary of your progress in present degree.

    Closing date for applications: Extended to the 19th of November
    Applications must be submitted by email to: Prof. Jill Farrant, jill.farrant@uct.ac.za