2. Presenter Details Mbongeni Mathe Chief Director Youth Development
Office of the Premier
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3. SCOPE Introduction Scholarships Why study internationally?
Where can you study?
Financial support
Academic requirements
How to apply
Video

4. INTRODUCTION
The Office of the Premier, Department of Basic Education, eThekwini Metro and African Renaissance have established a Steering Committee responsible for facilitating International Scholarships and Exchange Programmes to youth in KZN.

5. SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships and exchange programmes are available to South African students to study abroad.
These are offered by different governments and institutes from all over the world. 
Study programmes include undergraduate, master, doctoral or post-doctoral degrees covering many different fields of interest.

6. WHY STUDY INTERNATIONALLY?
See the world
Different styles of education
New culture
Language skills
Make new friends and international connections
Career opportunities
Personal development

7. WHERE CAN YOU STUDY?
UNDERGRADUATE
America
China
India
Taiwan
Japan

8. MASTERS AND PHD Switzerland China United States Australia New Zealand
Japan
Germany
Poland
Holland

9. FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The KZN Office of the Premier and its partners in this programme are only facilitators of information to you and are in no way responsible for giving out these bursaries.
It is therefore encouraged that applicants apply for scholarships which are fully funded.
For very needy students, the only assistance provided is for covering visa, and passport applications.

10. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Matric students require a minimum of 4 As
Masters/ PHD require a minimum of 65% and above in the core subjects.
Note: All current studies must be completed as transferring to another university is difficult unless it is an exchange programme

11. WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

12. 1. RESEARCH http://www.kznyis.gov.za/
Check for University programmes and bursary opportunities
Attend information talks where necessary
Speak to advisors and supervisors
Ensure the course of study / university is recognised in that country and in SA by SAQA
Also Check that you:
Meet the admission and bursary requirements
Have sufficient finance in case where this is required
Understand the application process
Know all submission dates for applications

13. 2. PREPARE
Collate all documents: references, academic transcripts, research proposal, motivation letters
Prepare, register and sit for any required Entry Exams including English competency tests as required
Submit by due date

14. 3. APPLY Apply for passport/police clearance/ undergo medicals, etc
Send in university and bursary applications (Bursaries are often only allocated after acceptance to the university)

15. 4. ON ACCEPTANCE Check bursary conditions carefully
Apply for student visa - ensure that you understand conditions
Check accommodation
Book air flights/ transit arrangements
Attend orientation talk ( if available)

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17. Youth Development Chief Directorate:
CONTACT
Youth Development Chief Directorate:
The Bursaries Unit