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About The Thermo Fisher Bursary Programme:
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Phambili Trust invites students to apply for their bursary scheme for the 2024 academic year. This bursary grant is intended for Black students studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The Thermo Fisher Scientific Phambili Trust hopes that by providing a bursary opportunity, Black students can pursue their academic aspirations while also acquiring empowerment. The Thermo Fisher Scientific Phambili Trust is a large-scale black economic empowerment effort.
Eligibility requirements for the Thermo Fisher Bursary:
Applicants must achieve the following minimal entrance criteria before applying (please note that failure to meet all of the requirements may result in your application not being considered):
- You cannot be older than 35 years of age.
- You must be Black, according to B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
- You must have finished Matrics.
- You must be studying or intending to study for a STEM-related qualification.
- You must study at a registered and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- To be eligible, applicants must be economically disadvantaged and need financial assistance.
How to apply for Thermo Fisher Bursary?
Applications may be submitted in either of the following ways:
Online Application: Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Phambili Trust Bursary Application 2024
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the area that asks how you learned about the Thermo Fisher bursary.
(OR)
Hardcopy Application: Download and complete the Thermo Fisher Scientific Phambili Trust Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf).
Hardcopy applications should be sent in one of the following ways:
- Email address: [email protected]
- (Add “Thermo Fisher Scientific Phambili Trust Bursary 2024” to the email subject line).
- Post: The Thermo Fischer Scientific Phambili Trust, 200 Smit Street Fairland, Johannesburg, 2195 South Africa.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting material with your online or hardcopy application form (submission of these documents is required; if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Identification document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed but not yet studying (certified copy)
- If you are presently studying, provide a verified copy of your most recent academic transcript or exam results.
- Proof of admittance to a tertiary institution (on university letterhead)
- University tuition charge statement (where relevant)
- Invoice/quotation for your accommodation (if applicable).
- motivating letter explaining why you deserve the prize (see our advice on writing a motivating letter for your bursary application)
- Parents or guardians’ ID documents (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians? Proof of income (certified copy of pay stubs, letter of employment, three months bank statement if employed, affidavit if jobless, or SASSA letter if receiving a social grant).