South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) Bursary 2023

South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) Bursary 2023 – 2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – SAIEE

The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), founded in 1909, is a non-profit and professional association that represents electronic and electrical engineers, technologists and technicians within Southern Africa. The organisation is comprised of 4 sections that cover each aspect of electrical engineering, including Electronics and Software; Power; Rotating Machines and Historical.

Over a century later and SAIEE has around 6000 members who professionally engage in engineering activities, including manufacturing; electronics; academic research; mining; telecommunications; power infra-structural services and measurement and control.

The SAIEE also administers university bursaries and scholarships within the electrical and electronic engineering sector of South Africa, as well as marketing and outreach activities that promote engineering and encourage students to enter the field.

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED | COVERAGE VALUE

SAIEE will be awarding bursaries to students, within one of the following fields (Undergraduate diploma/ degree):

Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Computer Engineering

The bursary will cover the cost of tuition fees and a set amount for prescribed textbooks will be funded by the bursary scheme.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

South African citizen
Completed Matric
Achieved a minimum of 70% for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
Studying or plan to study within one of the aforementioned fields of study
Studying or plan to study at a South African University/ University of Technology

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Download and complete the SAIEE Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate (certified copy) (to be submitted by 14 January at the latest)
Parents/ guardians statement (certified copy)
Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips/ commissioner of oath letter of confirmation if unemployed)
Motivational letter
A detailed outline of courses you have completed, if currently studying
Letter of recommendation from your University/ University of Technology, if currently studying

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Applications must then be posted to:
The Secretary
SAIEE
P O Box 751253
Gardenview
2047

CLOSING DATE

30 October 2021
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the SAIEE directly:
The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers
Tel: 011 487 3003
Fax: 011 487 3002