TABLE 4. TOTAL NUMBER OF UJ NESP PHASES 1 & 2 SCHOLARSHIPS Phase Faculty Department Gender Race 1 Health Sciences Podiatry4 Female Indian 1 Science Zoology Female African 1 Science Biochemistry Male African 1 FEBE Mechanical Engineering Male African 2 Science Chemical Science Female African 2 FEBE Urban & Regional Planning Female African 2 FEBE Civil/ Geotechnical Engineering Female African The table below presents the funding allocated towards the NESP scholarships for the two-year period. TABLE 5. ALLOCATED NESP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING Category Amount Per Annum Total For Two-Year Master’s Personal Care/Living Allowance R30 000 R60 000 Meal/Food Allowance R30 000 R60 000 Maximum accommodation allowance R60 000 R120 000 Maximum Tuition Fees R40 000 R80 000 Electronic Study Device Allowance R15 000 R15 000 Total R175 000 R335 000 Table 6 below presents funding allocated towards the NESP internship to be undertaken in the third year after completion of the master’s degree. TABLE 6. FUNDING ALLOCATED TOWARDS THE NESP INTERNSHIP Category Amount Academic intern stipend (Year 3) R230 000 Teaching and research development opportunities, including mentorship and proposal development for a doctoral degree (Year 3) R20 000 International conference/short mobility opportunity (Year 3) R75 000 Total R325 000 4 The scholar resigned from the programme at the end of 2022 due to medical reasons. 2022 ANNUAL REPORT: DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 35
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