Company : Centre for Financial Regulation
Location : South Africa
Closing date: 06 October 2023
Cenfri is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Postgraduate (Masters) qualification, within Economics or a related field.
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition and a monthly stipend.
Students will also receive the following benefits:
- a dedicated mentor to guide them through the academic year
- the opportunity to gain work experience while studying – a minimum of 6 weeks of paid internship time onsite at Cenfri’s offices in Durbanville and through remote work
- prospects to join the team of research analysts full-time after graduation and on successful completion of the programme
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be entering a 1 year, or final year of a Masters-level qualification in Economics or a related field, in 2024
- You must have a strong interest in research-related activities
- You must have a passion for development
- You must have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 65% or higher, in the current or most recent academic year of enrollment at a higher education institution
- You must be an Employment Equity candidate
- You must be in need of financial support
- You must have good writing skills
- You must have good presentation skills
- You must have good interpersonal skills
- You must have good quantitative skills
- You must have good analytical skills
- You must have advanced English language skills (verbal and written)
- You must be proficient in MS Office applications
- You must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- You must have knowledge of Stata and the analysis of household survey data (advantageous)
- You must be passionate about real-world development
- Preference will be given to students residing in Cape Town (in order to fully take advantage of the workplace experience, mentorship and company experience)
Applications must be submitted online at: Cenfri Bursary Application 2024
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your online bursary application:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Photo (passport size)
- Full academic record including most recent results (on institutions letterhead)
- Motivational essay to support your application
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or Sassa grant if applicable)