SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIP

As part of the recruitment and retention strategy and initiative to address critical and scarce skills in the sector, the National Department of Social Development is hereby making a scholarship available in the field of Social Work.

Applications are open to current Social Work students as well as prospective students who would like to enroll for a Social Work Degree. Students who are currently holders of a National Department of Social Development Scholarship do not have to apply.

The Scholarship will cover Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books, stipend for practical’s and official accommodation provided by the University (ONLY ACCOMODATION, WHICH HAS BEEN CONTRACTED BY THE RELEVANT UNIVERSITY MIGHT BE CONSIDERED).

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The applicant must:

Be a South African Citizen

New applicants must comply with the entry requirements set by the University and provide proof of admission by the University or a proof of payment for admission.

Fully and correctly complete the scholarship application form which is obtainable from the Social Work faculty at the University or from the Provincial Departments of Social Development (See contact details below).

Attach the following documentation such as a CV, certified copies of grade 12 results, Academic Record, your Identity Document, your parents or legal guardian identity document and their proof of income.

Be prepared to enter into an agreement for counter service with the Department of Social Development.

Remember:
THE STUDENT SHOULD STILL APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HIS/HER CHOICE TO REQUEST ADMISSION.

The Applicant must:

Be a South African Citizen
Comply with the entry requirements set by the University
Fully and correctly complete the Scholarship Application form
Be prepared to enter into an agreement with the Department (More details will be contained in the agreement)
Must complete the qualification within the minimum period as prescribed by the University

What Documentation must I attach to my application?
New applicants

Certified copy of Grade 12 results
Certified copy of Identity Document of applicant
Certified copy of ID and Proof of income of Parent/ Guardian
Current first year students/Prospective students in Social Work who need to undergo a selection process as prescribed by the University must provide proof that they have been selected to continue with their studies. (proof of admission by the University/proof of payment for admission)

Certified copy of Identity Document of applicant
Certified copy of Academic record on the official letterhead of the University

If the above documentation is not attached to your application form then your application will not be considered.
What will be covered by the Scholarship?

The Scholarship will pay for Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books, Official Accommodation provided by the university and practical stipends for fourth year students only. Only accommodation contracted by the relevant university will be considered.

Please note that:

Only specified accounts will be paid. When purchasing books, every item must be specified. Only prescribed study material will be covered by the scholarship.

This Department pays, within the amount of the scholarship, only appropriate expenses and does not pay out any unused money to the student.
All claims for payment must be submitted to your NSFAS office by not later than 1 March for the first semester and 1 August for the second semester to ensure that all accounts are paid timeously. STUDENTS SHOULD LIAISE WITH THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICES TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE SCHEDULE OF PARTICULARS. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN THE NON-PAYMENT OF YOUR ACCOUNTS.
Full study fees will only be settled after April, however a minimum payment will be made by NSFAS after receipt of a proforma invoice.

To enable the Department to keep abreast of your academic progress and to authorize the payment of scholarship monies for further years, it will be necessary for you to give an exposition of your intended curriculum for each year of study. This should clearly indicate your major and ancillary subjects.

On enrolling at an Institution of Higher Learning for the new academic year, kindly fill in the name and address of the above-mentioned departmental representative on the appropriate section of the registration form. This will ensure that both a progress report as well as your examination results will be forwarded to the Department. Such action will expedite the payment of your scholarship money by NSFAS.

You may not change your field of study for which the scholarship was awarded.

PLEASE APPLY TO THE ADDRESSES BELOW, NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE NATIONAL OFFICE.

Who can I contact to get more information with regard the scholarship?

Details of Provincial Representatives from the Department of Social Development


Gauteng


Mr S Nkosi Tel: 011 355 7882

Mr T Nhlapho Tel: 011 355 7954

Mr J Molaudzi Tel: 011 227 0020

Ms V Mutheiwana Tel: 011 355 7681

Ms A Snyman Tel: 011 355 7669

Ms F Siluma Tel: 011 355 7780

Gauteng Social Development OR Private Bag X35

75 Commissioner Street Johannesburg

Johannesburg 2000

2000
Mpumalanga


Mr A Mashigo Tel: 013 766 3181

The Head

Bursary Section

The Department of Social Development

No 7 Government Boulevard OR Private Bag X11213

Riverside Complex Nelspruit

Building No.3 2nd Floor 1200

Nelspruit

1200
Limpopo


Mr Nkgatli Mashola Tel: 015 293 6308

Ms M Ragau Tel: 015 293 6321

Ms R Maleka Tel: 015 293 6215

The Head

Bursary Section

Social Development

18 College Street OR Private Bag X9710

Polokwane Polokwane

0700 0700
W Cape


Ms Lee-Ann George or Ms Nathley Louw

Tel: 021 483 6183 or 021 483 6727

14 Queen Victoria Street OR P. O Box 659

Union Building Cape Town

Cape Town 8001

8000
N Cape


Ms Zindra Avenant Tel: 053 831 4041

Department of Social Development

Du Toit Span Building (15th Floor)

Du Toit Span Street OR Private Bag X5042

Kimberley Kimberley

8300 8300


E Cape


Ms Nomathemba Gola: Tel: 043 605 5042

CUSTOMER CARE NUMBER: 043 605 5000

The Department of Social Development

Beacon Hill Office Park

Corner of Hargreaves Road and Hockley Close

Ground Floor, Room 50

King William’s Town

Or



Private Bag X0039

BHISHO

5606
Free State


Ms Jane Buffel: Tel: 051 400 0207/204/202

The Department of Social Development

Old Mutual Building

Charlotte Maxeke Street

Fourth Floor (Room 408) OR Private Bag X20616

Bloemfontein Bloemfontein

9300 9300


North West


Ms Pinky Mathe: Tel: 018 388 2863

Ms Bonolo Mosidi: Tel: 018 388 3746

Mr Thuso Mokhasi:Tel 018 388 3747

Department Of Social Development

Provident House Building OR Private Bag x 6

University Drive Mmabatho

Mmabatho 2735

2735
Kwazulu Natal


Mr Bhekuyise Sibiya: Tel: 033 264 2104/2122

Mayors Walk Office Park

174 Mayors Walk Road

Pietermaritzburg

3200


NB: FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE ALSO CONTACT

Ms Vuyelwa Mngadi at (012) 312 7294 or email: VuyelwaM@dsd.gov.za or Ms Kefiloe Fokase at (012) 312 7223 or email: KefiloeB@dsd.gov.za.

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