IERM (Africa): Kirstenbosch Scholarship

The scholarship was established in 1966 to enable suitably qualified candidates to aid in the preservation of the indigenous flora of South Africa.

The B-Tech/Advanced Diploma research projects identified for the 2020-2021 scholarship:

• To increase the representation and conservation of value of the Proteaceae collection through field work and propagation practices
• Taking action to restore/augment populations of threatened plant species in the Cape Floristic Region - Connecting ex-situ and in-situ plant conservation in Botanical Gardens and Seedbanks
• Vegetative production of Aloidendron dichotomum

Prospective candidates with a special aptitude for botany and research work connected with indigenous flora, in possession of a National Diploma in Horticulture and with provisional acceptance from a university towards B-Tech/Advanced Diploma (Horticulture) studies in 2020, are invited to apply. The scholarship is only available to South African citizens and will be awarded in line with national equity targets.

The value of this Scholarship is R80 000 per annum (to cover living expenses), plus accommodation at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden or Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden (at a minimal fee). Tuition fees will be paid separately.

The person, to whom an award of a Scholarship is made, shall be bound to enter into an agreement between himself/herself and the South African National Biodiversity Institute and will be based at either the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town or the Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden in Worcester, for the duration of the Scholarship.

Note that the South African National Biodiversity Institute will not bear the cost of the successful candidate’s transport to and from his/her present place of residence and Cape Town or Worcester, at commencement and termination of the Scholarship.

Each application is to be accompanied by a standard application form (attached hereto), a letter of application (stating why you should be considered), certified copies of ID and academic record/transcript and highest qualification, two letters of academic reference, proof of provisional acceptance and a one-page project outline.

Send your applications to the Secretary of the Institute of Environment and Recreation Management (Africa) via e-mail: iermservices@vdw.co.za with the subject line: Kirstenbosch Scholarship 2020.

Successful candidates will be notified by 5 November 2019.