The Carl & Emily Fuchs Doctoral Scholarships

Conditions Governing the Award of the Carl & Emily Fuchs Doctoral Scholarships and Application Process Guidelines ELIGIBILITY The Carl Fuchs and Emily Fuchs Doctoral Scholarships are available to post-graduate students who have already, or intend to register for Doctoral studies at a local South African university/university of technology only (and not for any studies abroad). The two scholarships are awarded bi-annually, in any academic field of study/Doctoral program formally registered with a South African university. The Foundation annually invites applications from the various faculties at local Higher Education institutions for the next academic year. R100 000 per annum for each of the two scholarships. Each scholarship is awarded for a period of 2 years, of which the second round is payable at the discretion of the Foundation and subject to satisfactory academic performance (based on the submission of a progress report and as motivated/substantiated by the Promoter of the student). Any extension thereafter is at the sole discretion of the Foundation. Only South African citizens may apply and the scholarships are awarded based on the following selection criteria:

FIELDS OF STUDY

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE TENURE

SELECTION CRITERIA

Academic achievement/excellence (a minimum requirement of a Masters degree, passed with distinction or 75% average) Economic merit (preference will be given to economically deprived applicants). Applicants must also be willing to be interviewed by a selection panel (typically in the November of the year preceding the study), during which qualities of academic insight, leadership, communication skills and the merit of the proposed study/research project will be assessed. CONDITIONS The scholarship is awarded for full and/or part-time Doctoral studies and candidates may either be at the commencement (but already accepted/enrolled), or at a more advanced stage of their studies/research. Applicants will also be required to enter into an agreement, confirming his/her undertaking to apply the benefits of their studies/research outcomes as part of a career based in South Africa for a minimum period equal to the tenure of the scholarship.

APPLICATION PROCESSThe correctly and comprehensively completed application form should be accompanied by a photograph, a formal academic record of all previous studies, two confidential (sealed separately) referee reports, confirmation of acceptance for the Doctoral study/program and an Executive Summary of the proposed research project/study. The selection panel date for 2010 has been scheduled for 2 November 2010 in Johannesburg.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 15 October 2010 and applications should be submitted by mail directly to: Doctoral Scholarships, The Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation P O Box 1910 Halfway House 1685

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Application for the Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation Doctoral Scholarship
Biographical Data
Surname: Enter your surname here First Names: Enter your first names Date of Birth:01/10/2010 Home Language: Home Language Nationality: Nationality Please enclose a copy of you South African identity document Identity Number: 0 Current/Most Recent University Attended: Enter name of the University you are at/were at Student Number: Place of Birth: Country of Birth Title (please tick) Dr Mr

Ms

Mrs

Contact Details
Home Address & Postal Code Telephone Number Area Code - Telephone number Cell Phone Number Cell Phone Number Postal Address for Correspondence & Postal Code E-mail Address Fax Number Area Code - Fax Number

Academic Qualifications
Current Academic Qualifications: Degree(s)/Diploma(s) Qualification Qualification Qualification University/Institution Name University Name University Name University Name Date of Graduation 01/01/2010 01/01/2010 01/01/2010

If you are in the process of completing a degree at present, please provide details and the anticipated date of completion

Occupation since Graduating/Work Experience (If Any)

Name of Employer(s) Employer(s) Name Employer(s) Name Employer(s) Name

Position Held Position Held Position Held Position Held

Commencement and Termination Dates 01/01/2010 / 01/01/2010 01/01/2010 / 01/01/2010 01/01/2010 / 01/01/2010

Family Background
Parents please provide names, age and occupation of parents

Mother's Name / Age / Occupation Father's Name / Age / Occupation

Spouse (if applicable) please provide names, age and occupation of your spouse

Spouse's Name / Age / Occupation

Dependents (e.g. children) please specify if any and their ages

Dependent's Name / Age / Occupation Dependent's Name / Age / Occupation Dependent's Name / Age / Occupation Dependent's Name / Age / Occupation Dependent's Name / Age / Occupation Dependent's Name / Age / Occupation Dependent's Name / Age / Occupation

Economic Position

Please describe your financial position

Sources of Income

Who pays or has paid for your academic studies in the past?

Applying the Benefits of the Scholarship in South Africa

Are you willing to enter into an agreement, committing yourself to applying the benefits of your research project/Doctoral studies in South Africa for a minimum period equal to the tenure of the scholarship? (Tick appropriate box) Yes No

Proposed University of Study

University University Name University Name Proposed Doctoral Degree Proposed Degree (eg. Honours, Masters) Proposed Degree (eg. Honours, Masters) Field of Study Proposed Field (eg. Economics, Law, Zoology) Proposed Field (eg. Economics, Law, Zoology)

Have you applied to and/or been accepted by a university? (Please tick appropriate box) Please also enclose a copy of the acceptance letter, if applicable.

Accepted

Applied

Other Scholarship/Bursary Applications or Awards

Please provide details of any other applications for bursaries or scholarships and/or any anticipated funding or remuneration from any other sources Bursary, Scholarship, Loan or Remuneration Source Source Source

Name of Award Name of Award Name of Award Name of Award

Value per Annum R 0.00 R 0.00 R 0.00

Applied for or Already Awarded Applied Applied Applied Awarded Awarded Awarded

Previous Major Scholarships please provide details of any major scholarships either presently held or received in the past:

Academic Publications and Conference Papers

Please provide a list of any academic publications (if relevant), along with the name of the journal/conference and the date published

Non-academic Interests
Please indicate any other interests, activities or hobbies apart from your academic interests

Proposed Research Study/Doctoral Programme

Please attach an outline (Executive Summary) of your proposed research project, including the field of specialization/content of the Doctoral programme, summarized in no longer than 3 typed pages

Application Benefits

How do you see your particular area of specialization/research project contributing to the benefit of South Africa?

Proposed or Planned Future Career

Please indicate your planning relevant to a potential or proposed future career

Special Notes

(1) Please arrange for an official academic record of courses completed at any university in the past to be included in your submission. (2) Also include the letter of acceptance into the Doctoral programme/studies.
(3) Kindly also arrange for 2 persons acquainted with your academic work and personal qualities to submit confidential references/recommendations in support of this application to: Fuchs Foundation Scholarships, The Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation, P O Box 1910, Halfway House, 1685. One referee should be the Head of the University Department in which you completed your Masters studies. Do remember to attach your proposed research project outline (Executive Summary) to this application. Finally, please remember the copy of your identity document and the recent photograph.

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NB: It will not be possible for The Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee to consider incomplete applications

I hereby certify that all the above information is accurate and complete and note that it is my responsibility to submit a complete application, to arrange for referees reports and any official academic records to be submitted to the Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation.

Signature of Applicant ____________________________________ Date _____________________________________________