GAST Bursary 2021-2022 | How to Apply
GAST Bursary 2021/2022 | How to apply for the GAST bursaries program online, requirements, application form, and application closing date 2021-2022.
Want to apply for Bursaries in South Africa 2021? The GAST invites an application from suitably and qualifies students for their bursary program 2021-2022.
A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups.
It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.
ABOUT THE COMPANY – GAST
Gast was established in 1961 in Pretoria, South Africa. The company started out by manufacturing waterproofing coatings for dams and reservoirs – today they provide numerous other services within the Civil & Construction industries. The company has firm roots within the chemical industry, including specialty chemicals for industrial and cosmetic markets.
Gast is headquartered in South Africa and has operating across the globe, including in the following countries – Australia; the United States of America; the United Kingdom; the United Arab Emirates; Russia; Mozambique; Madagascar; Bostwana; Namibia; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Sudan; Angola; Ethiopia; Mali; Ghana and Cote D’Voire
GAST Bursary Progam 2021-2022
Gast bursaries are available to students who are top achievers and those who would like to become part of the growing Gast team.
Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study (B Eng/ BSc/ B Tech qualifications):
- Building/ Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
The bursary will cover the following expenses: registration fees, tuition, exam fees, prescribed textbooks and travelling expenses.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Gast and invited to attend an interview, as well as take part in industry related tests.
Once students have graduated, they will be required to work for Gast – one year of work required for each year of bursary funding received.
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/ permanent resident,
- Completed Matric with Science and Mathematics,
- Studying (or intend on studying) full-time within one of the aforementioned fields/ qualifications,
- Studying (or accepted to study) at a recognised South African university/ university of technology,
- Must achieve and maintain a minimum average of 70%.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Students who meet the above criteria and would like to apply, must submit their applications electronically via email to: [email protected]
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application email (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy of)
- Matric certificate (certified copy of)
- Proof of university enrollment or acceptance into your selected field of study
- Latest academic results
- Proof of any other qualifications
- Full detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
CLOSING DATE
None – submission of applications are open all year round and students are welcome to apply at any time.
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Gast directly:
Tel: 012 660 1616
Email: [email protected]
Make sure to read every detail of your Bursary contract. Not every company offers the same rewards and some companies will ask you to work for them as long as you have held the bursary.
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