Details about the Bursary Process & Working Committee
Administration
The Meat Industry Trust appoints the Bursary Working Committee (BWC) on the grounds of academic competence, social conscience, and the interest of the MIT. The BWC administers the bursary program.
Objective of the MIT bursary
The MIT bursary is awarded to enhance the South African (SA) red meat industry scientifically, as stated in the terms of reference of the MIT, through research that is related to the improvement of production, manufacturing, processing, storing, or marketing of red meat or red meat products, livestock welfare, and supports the development of human capital.
The bursary is intended to support an eligible person to gain a Master’s or Doctorate degree related to the noted fields.
Selection Criteria
The selection and awarding of the bursary for a Master’s or Doctorate study is determined by
- The applicant’s academic merit
- The scientific quality of the project proposal, and
- The contribution that the project and acquired expertise could make to the industry.
Eligibility
- South African citizens who qualify to register for a Master’s or Doctorate degree.
- The applicant must not be employed and must be a registered full-time student.
- A student may hold other bursaries that must be declared to the BWC, and any conditions that might conflict with this bursary. Failing to do this may result in the withdrawal of the bursary.
Value of the Scholarship
The present value of the scholarship is R60,000 per annum.
The bursary is normally payable in two instalments to the respective tertiary institution.
- The first instalment will be paid after receipt of proof of acceptance and registration at the tertiary institution.
- The second instalment will be paid upon receipt of a report from the Supervisor confirming satisfactory progress.
The intended total allocated value of the bursary for a Master’s degree is R120,000, paid over two consecutive years, and for a Doctorate degree, R180,000, paid over three consecutive years.
The awarding of a bursary is not to be regarded as a guarantee that the allocation will again be made in successive years, but will depend on proof of progress, as confirmed by the Supervisor, plus re-registration at the tertiary institution.
Progress Reports
The bursary holder must submit an annual report during the study period and a final report upon completion of the studies.
Selection of Candidates
The BWC will select candidates from the list of submissions. The decisions will be communicated to each applicant confidentially.
Due Date of Applications
Completed applications must reach the BWC by the due date notified on the website.
Criteria for Awarding the Bursary
Project: The applicant must describe the research project in consultation with the Supervisor.
Academic: The student’s academic progress will be assessed annually. Unsatisfactory progress could result in the withdrawal of the bursary.
Focus: The intended study should relate to one or more of the following fields:
- Consumer / Economics / Marketing
- Environment / Climate / Carbon footprint
- Genetics / Genomics / Breeding
- Health / Disease control / Pharmacology and Toxicology / Bio-security / Welfare
- Hygiene / Product safety and quality / Food Safety
- Meat Science / Nutritional value
- Livestock Nutrition
- Physiology / Growth / Reproduction
- Production systems / Efficiency / Management
- Rangeland / Pasture / Forages / Water
- Transition agriculture in livestock production
- Waste management & utilisation
- Socio-economic aspects of the Red Meat Industry
Species: The research must apply only to Cattle, Sheep & Goats.