African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Bursaries South Africa 2024 – 2025

By | January 31, 2019

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Bursaries South Africa 2024 – 2025

ABOUT THE BURSAR

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a centre for research and education within the mathematical sciences field – based in Cape Town, South Africa. AIMS was founded in 2003 and currently have 3 different bursary opportunities for postgraduate students.
 

ABOUT THE BURSARY

Masters and Doctoral studies at the AIMS Research Centre: students who undertake studies at the AIMS SA Research centre will receive funding for tuititon, accommodation and, food.

Masters studies (Half Bursary): students who have completed their studies at AIMS could qualify for a half bursary (to the amount of R43 000) towards a Masters degree at a SA university. The bursary is paid in 2 installments – one on registration and the other when a sufficient progress report is received (9 months later).

 

PhD studies (Half Bursary): students who have completed their studies at AIMS could qualify for a half bursary (to the amount of R90 000) towards a PhD degree at a SA university. The bursary is paid in 3 installments – R40k during the 1st year of study, R25k during the 2nd year of study and R25k during the 3rd year of study.
 

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ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
Masters and Doctoral studies at the AIMS Research Centre:

  • South African citizen,
  • Preference will be given to students with a disadvantaged background, however all students are welcome to apply.

Masters studies (Half Bursary):

  • AIMS graduate who wish to undertake PhD studies at a recognised South African University,
  • University will pay an equivalent amount towards the bursary,
  • University will bypass the fee difference for international and local students,
  • Studies will begin in the February of the upcoming year,
  • Students will do a max of 10 hours tutoring/ week.

PhD studies (Half Bursary):

  • AIMS graduate who wish to undertake PhD studies at a recognised South African University,
  • University will pay an equivalent amount towards the bursary,
  • Studies will begin within 8 months of the AIMS programme being finished.

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HOW TO APPLY

Download and complete the relevant application form:

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The following items should accompany your application form:
Masters and Doctoral studies at the AIMS Research Centre:

  • Proposal of intended study (max 2 pages),
  • Academic record to date,
  • Short CV.
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Masters studies (Half Bursary):

  • Confirmation to study within the Masters programme and confirmation of a half bursary award (with the bursary amount) – letter from the proposed supervisor,
  • Proposal of intended study (max 2 pages),
  • Short CV of the supervisor (if not already supervised prior AIMS students).

PhD studies (Half Bursary):

  • Confirmation to study within the Doctorate programme and confirmation of a half bursary award (with the bursary amount) – letter from the proposed supervisor,
  • Proposal of intended research topic,
  • Short CV of the supervisor (if not already supervised prior AIMS students).

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Complete application forms and supporting documents must be emailed to:
Masters and Doctoral studies at the AIMS Research Centre: research-admin@aims.ac.za
Masters studies (Half Bursary) | PhD studies (Half Bursary): info@aims.ac.za
 

CLOSING DATE

None
 

CONTACT

For any bursary queries, please contact:
Tel: 021 787 9320
Email: info@aims.ac.za

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