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& Services SETA offer bursaries to people with visual impairment
A total of 50 bursaries are available to people with a visual
impairment. The bursaries apply only for skills progrmmes registred
with a vocational ETQA 9ie.e one of the 23 SETA ETQAs] and are
intended to subsidize the cost of completing skills programmes
which fall under the scope of the Services SETA. to quality, you
must
- be employed
- have a visual impairment
- be a South African citizen
- attend training provided by accredited training providers
A list of all qualifications and unit standards that fall under
the scope of the SSETA ETQA may be viewed on the Services
SETA website. For more information, contact Reshmika Ramchurran on 012
452-3811 or email mika@sancb.org.za
Applications
invited for National Diploma: Orientation and Mobility Practice
The
College of Orientation & Mobility is inviting applications
for its National Diploma. All short-listed
candidates will be required to complete the selection process,
which will take place over two days at the Guide-Dog Association’s
training centre in Sandton, during March 2007. Acceptance
into the course is only possible after successful completion
of the selection process.
Candidates must submit a completed course enrolment form, a medical certificate
completed by a doctor, their Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of all qualifications
obtained.
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2007. Please call Allison Williams at the College at 011 705-3512 for
more information and to obtain the relevant forms, or send a fax to 011 465-3858.
Online
students' solidarity movement
Students at the University of Pretoria have started a group called
the Blind Students' Solidarity Movement, aimed at creating a networking
opportunity for students to trade informtion, discuss relevant
topics such as the use of adaptive technology and more.
Blind and partially sighted students from anywhere are invited
to join, as are people who
are involved in running disability facilities at universities.
If you have a Yahoo account, you may join from the group's
home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindstudents.
If you don't have an account, you can also join by emailing
blindstudents-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Access
seminar held at Unisa
A one-day seminar was held at the University of South Africa (UNISA)
on 17 July to discuss the accessibility of the university to disabled
people and to inform all stakeholders about the scope and work
of a task team set up to work towards the successful participation
of people with disabilities in the academic environment.
Speakers included politicians, academics and representatives from
government and NGOs. during the questions and comments session,
many students raised issues of concern such as the non-availability
of sign language interpreters at exam locations, a lack of acceptance
from able-bodied students and accessibility at the library.
Representatives from the SA National Council for the Blind report
that many constructive suggestions were heard on how to overcome
these barriers, and that the university is determined to make a
real effort to increase accessibility.
The SA National Council for the Blind is committed to giving students
of all ages access to the help they need.
Click the links for information on Bursaries,
Braille lecture notes, Equipment
and Specialised Software and
training/criteria for acceptance into Optima
College.
Bursaries
Numerous bursaries are available to disabled students wanting to
further their studies. Use the quick links alongside, or browse
through the options listed below:
SA National Council for the Blind awards an annual bursary to
deserving blind and partially sighted South African students for
tertiary training (Proof of visual disability must be provided)
The bursary, up to a maximum amount of R13 000 covers tuition
fees only.
Closing date is 30 September.
Application form and further particulars obtainable from:
Bursary Administrator
South African National Council for the Blind
PO Box 11149
HATFIELD
Pretoria
0028
Eskom University Bursary Scheme
Applications are invited from female and disabled learners specifically, who
are interested in pursuing a career in the Electrical Engineering (heavy current)
field. The bursary covers registration fees, tuition fees and allowances for
books, meals, etc.
Minimum requirements:
- South African Citizenship
- Matric exemption with at least a C at Higher Grade in English,
Mathematics and Physical Science
- Post Matric qualifications will also be taken into consideration.
- Written proof of acceptance for admission by the University
and faculty
Applications forms can be obtained from Keke Liphapang, tel. (051)
404-2730. Closing date: 31 July.
Department of Labour
Bursary Scheme for people with disabilities
Excellent financial assistance for tuition fees, hostel accommodation,
meals, books and support services are granted to disabled students
studying at further education and training colleges and private
training institutions.
In order to apply, you will need:
- A letter of confirmation on the educational institution's letterhead
that you have been accepted for a specific course (please mention
the course).
- If you are already studying at the institution, an academic
record or progress report.
- A quotation of funds required for tuition fees, residence and
meal fees, book and stationery fees for the whole of
2008 (only one payment is made per year, therefore fees
should not be quoted for a trimester or semester only).
- A breakdown of the normal duration of the training, how the
training is split between trimesters or semesters and whether
to training will be theoretical only or theoretical and practical.
- The completed application form. Download
here.
For further information, contact the local Labour Centres at your
Provincial Department of Labour.
Vodacom Foundation Bursary Scheme
An open bursary for South African citizens wishing
to study full-time in the fields of Engineering, IT, or Accounting
and Financial Management at an accredited University or Technikon
in South Africa.
Applicants must forward mid-term results with the
application form, and the bursary award is conditional upon successful
completion and confirmation of final results of that academic year.
The bursary covers the following:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Professional membership fees
- Residence fees
- A fixed amount to cover prescribed books, transport, etc
- Food credits on student card
Final year students may apply for vacation work within the company.
An experiential training programme is also available to Technikon
students in order for them to qualify for the National Diploma.
Download application form,
and fax to the Foundation on (011) 653-5479 before 30 September.
Marga Schulze Scholarship
An international bursary, up to US$1 200, awarded
to Women from 11 countries in Southern Africa.
Closing date: 30 September
For more information and application form,
Tel. +27 (0)12 452-3811
Fax +27 (0)12 346-1149
e-mail: etna@sancb.org.za
or write to:
P O Box 11149
Hatfield
Pretoria
0028
Bursaries of R3000 each are offered by Blind SA (formerly
the SA Blind Workers Organisation) for blind and partially sighted
students at universities or technikons in South Africa.
For more information, telephone Leon Cregg on (011)
839-1793
or write to:
Private Bag X9005
Crown Mines
2025
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
Approach the Financial Aid Offices of the university where you intend to study
or where you are registered – or contact the NSFAS at www.nsfas.org.za.
Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund
Bursaries are only available to blind and partially sighted
students who can provide proof of blindness/visual impairment.
The amount is determined by
the trustees.
Contact: Mr Charles Dickson Tel: 021 531-2028
Fax: 021 531-6654
Forward your application to The Bursary Officer
Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary
Fund
P O Box 125
Howard Place
7450 Cape Town
Closing date: 17 February
National Research Foundation (NRF) Disability Bursary
Scheme
Scholarships for honors, masters, doctoral studies in the fields
of natural and applied sciences, engineering, social sciences and
humanities.
Application forms obtainable from www.nrf.ac.za.
Closing date varies for every course. Enquiries at support desk:
012 481-4202.
The Canon Collins Educational Trust for Southern Africa (CCETSA)
A British-based charity providing scholarships to postgraduate disadvantaged
students from Southern Africa.
Prerequisites: a university degree or a post matric diploma at
a recognized training institution.
Preferred areas of study: accounting, administration, economics,
education, engineering, history, information technology, law, local
government, maths and science. Funding is for both full-time and
part-time studies.
Closing date: 20 September
South Africa office:
P O Box 34692
Groote Schuur
7937 Cape Town
Tel: 021 448-6599
fax: 021 448-1566
E-mail: ccetsa@iafrica.com www.cancollins.org.uk
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