National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) Bursary 2023/2024

National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) Bursary 2023/2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – NMISA

The history of the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) dates back to 1947 when the National Physical Research Laboratory was formed. They form part of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Technical Infrastructure (TI) Institutes.

The companies mission is to provide an appropriate measurement standard to the industry, environmental, health and safety sectors of SA. NMISA’s four core values include Good Governance; Social Responsibility; Economic prosperity and Measurement Excellence.

NMISA aims to develop and maintain both primary and secondary standards for our country and to compare these standards against international standards to attain global comparability.

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

NMISA bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study (Undergraduate or Postgraduate):

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Physics
• Chemistry

MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SERVICE CONTRACT

The bursary will cover the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed textbook allowance, residence fees, as well as any other and necessary requirements.

Over and above these monetary benefits, students will also be given an opportunity to work at NMISA during vacations to gain working experience.

Once students have graduated, they will be required for work for NMISA for the same amount of time as the bursary awarded (work back service contract obligation). There is also the opportunity for graduate students to pursue a career in the Science of accurate Measurement (Metrology) at NMISA.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted – should you not receive any feedback from NMISA, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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
• Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
• Achieved an exemption in Matric
• Studying or registered to study full-time within one of the aforementioned fields of study (Undergraduate or Postgraduate)
• Studying at a recognized University in South Africa
• Strong academic record
• Proven financial need

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Download and complete the NMISA Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 certificate (certified copy)
• Matric latest results OR Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record (certified copy)
• Educational qualifications (certified copies)
• Full Curriculum Vitae
• Motivational letter explaining why you deserve to be awarded the bursary

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: [email protected]

2) Fax: 086 756 3451

3) Post:
Private Bag X 34
Lynnwood Ridge
0040

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact NMISA directly:
National Metrology Institute of South Africa
Department: Human Resources
Tel: 012 841 4704
Email: [email protected]