2017 Chilean Nelson Mandela Scholarship

2017 CHILEAN NELSON MANDELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

The People’s Republic of Chile is offering a fully funded post-graduate scholarship in Masters studies at ten accredited Chilean universities to professionals who are South African nationals. The Nelson Mandela Scholarship is offered by the Government of Chile through the International Cooperation Agency of Chile “Agencia de Cooperacion Internacional (AGCI)” to address areas identified as scarce and critical in the forestry and fisheries sectors. The successful applicants are required to complete a compulsory Spanish course in Chile for six months before they can start with the Master’s degree.

The department would like to invite eligible applicants who wish to further their studies and pursue careers in the identified scarce skills to apply for the Masters level-study offered by the Chilean Nelson Mandela Scholarship Programme.

1. Eligibility criteria

 South African citizen;  Academic excellence;  Applicants should meet the entry requirements and acceptance to the university at which they propose to pursue their studies in the People’s Republic of Chile;  Qualifying applicants should be in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors;  The individuals should meet the requirements of the specified scarce skills and of entry as specified by the selected universities in the People’s Republic of Chile.

Preference will be given to applicants with requisite credentials from previously disadvantaged communities.

2. Admission requirements

 Interested parties are advised to arrange for admission in the respective study program at the university or other institution of Chilean higher education of their choice;  Applicants must receive unconditional acceptance in order to start their application process;  Scholarship application form to AGCI, duly completed and signed, as indicated in Annex 4.  Final acceptance letter of the study program chosen, should demonstrate unconditional acceptance of the applicants, the starting date of classes and the duration of the program of study, including the thesis and degree examination;  Compatible health certificate issued and signed by a licensed doctor should be attached as Annex 6 (Recommendation of health declaration);  Certified copies of qualifications;  Certified copies of transcripts (most recent);  Curriculum Vitae, with emphasis on both work and academic history;  Brief description of the applicant’s reasons to study in Chile, the objectives of the studies desired and how the applicant intends to implement them back home;  Typed research proposal in English (not less than 800 words, Font: Arial 12);  Academic reference letter;  A recommendation letter granting permission from the employing institution, which clearly specifies their interest in having their employee or official conducting studies in Chile and the indication that the person actually has permission to be absent during the duration of the scholarship and if they will keep their position back home or not;  Affidavit must be filled by the selected candidates in accordance with Annex 5;  Students who do not speak Spanish will first attend an Immersion course for 4-6 months prior to resuming with their Masters programme.

3. The following Masters programmes were identified at the 10 (ten) universities in the People’s Republic of Chile:

Catholic University of Chile University of Conception Master in Natural Resources Master of Science with Specialisation in Botany Master in Agricultural and Master of Science with Specialisation Environmental Economics in Microbiology Catholic University of Chile in Master of Science with Specialisation Valparaíso in Oceanography Master in Agronomy and Master of Science with Specialisation Environmental Sciences in Fishery University of Magallanes Master of Science with Specialisation in Zoology Master in Science with Specialisation Master in Agricultural Engineering in Natural Resource Management with Specialisation in Agro-Industries, and Sub-Antarctic Conservation Agricultural Mechanisation, Energy and Water Resources Catholic University of the Most University of the Frontier Holy Conception Master in Marine Ecology Master of Science in Engineering with specialisation in Biotechnology University of Santiago, Chile University of Los Lagos

Master in Environmental Studies with Master in Science with specialisation specialisation in Environmental in Natural Resource Management, Management Production and Conservation University of Chile University of Talca

Master in Forestry and Nature Master in Environmental and Conservation Territorial Management Master in Veterinarian Sciences Master in Horticulture

4. The scholarship will cover the following:  Spanish Immersion course  Tuition  Monthly allowance  Sickness and accident insurance  Prescribed books  Accommodation  Graduation costs  Meals  Return economy air ticket to the People’s Republic of Chile

5. Application process

i. Closing date for applications for the scholarship is 29 September 2017.

ii. The documentation mentioned above should be submitted to Directorate: Sector Education and Training AFTER admission is granted at one of the universities. .

iii. A fully completed application form with certified copies of supporting documents should be forwarded to the following address:

Directorate: Sector Education and Training 20 Steve Biko Street (Old Beatrix Rd) (V block Ground Floor 10) Pretoria 0001 Tel: 012 319 7159 / 012 319 7019 Fax: 012 319 6851 Attention: Ms Jacky Smit or Mr Tshepho Makgetlane E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Important:

NB: Interested candidates should first apply for admission to the university of their choice (see the list below) before submitting documentation to Directorate: Sector Education and Training for the scholarship. Should any challenges arise with the online registration please contact: Ms Magdalena Godoy at the Chilean Embassy on (012) 460 8090 or [email protected].

For more information on the programme: . http://www.estoeschile.cl . http://www.chileclic.cl . http://www.gobiernodechile.cl

University online registration: . Universidad De Concepcion http://www.udec.cl/pexterno/ . Universidad De Valparaiso http://www.uv.cl/ . Universidad De Chile http://www.uchile.cl/english . Universidad De Norte http://www.uninorte.edu.co/ . Universidad De Antofagasta https://www.uantof.cl/ . Universidad Catholica De La Santisima Concepcion http://www.ucsc.cl/