ESWATINI GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: 30 JUNE 2019
APPLICATION WEBSITE: WWW.SLAS.GOV.SZ
The Government of Eswatini, in pursuit of equity in the use of resources in the education sector and the development of the Eswatini economy, continues to provide scholarship loans to students wishing to undertake tertiary education studies in recognized tertiary institutions in Eswatini and as well other African Universities and overseas countries ( mainly through Joint Bilateral Agreements with various countries). The government has announced an online application for this scholarship which can be found and completed here: WWW.SLAS.GOV.SZ
Application Procedure
ALL STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT THEIR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ONLINE. The procedure for applying for scholarship loan is generally the same, whether the student wishes to study in the country, in South Africa or in other recognized Universities. It is slightly different when the student intends to study abroad, under the Joint Bilateral Agreement programme. However, in all cases the process involves three major steps, which are as follows:-
(i) Completion of Scholarship Application Form
(ii) Applying and getting a written acceptance letter from a recognized tertiary institution
Students are cautioned to start as early as possible to complete the form as it involves consultations with and endorsement of several key witnesses such as the Chief or Indvuna of the students. Students are expected to submit the Application form ONLINE , with all the necessary attachments by the 3 June of each year (if requiring scholarships to study in local institutions) or 31st December of each year for those requiring scholarship to study in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
All Scholarship Application Forms should be accompanied by the following attachments:
Scanned acceptance letter
Certified copies of the applicant’s I.D. Card or Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Your family details including father and mother’s national ID, and one of your parents must be an Eswatini citizen
Your personal information
Past educational details including the name of all institutions, subjects, grades, and scanned copy of reports
Your Graded Tax Certificate
During the application, you may be asked questions regarding your socio-economic state
Two references, including an academic one, who are citizens of Eswatini; you must have their ID and contact information
It is imperative to save after every step of the application process otherwise you will lose all information
Once you submit any information you cannot go back and change it
Remember the four digit code at the end of your application so you can access it
Be careful when submitting you personal information and ensure you are using safe browsing methods
LOCAL PRIORITY PROGRAMS
UNESWA (degree): Agriculture, Commerce, Health Science, Education, Humanities, Science, Social Science, Social Work
ECOT (diploma): Architecture, automotive, building studies, civil engineering, computer science, electronics and electrical engineering, hospitality and tourism, HR, office management, panel beating, quantity surveying, teaching, telecommunications
SANU (diploma and degree): medical laboratory science, nursing and midwifery, pharmacy, primary teaching
WILLIAM PITCHER TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE (diploma): primary and secondary teaching
NGWANE TEACHERS COLLEGE (diploma): early childhood care and development music, primary teaching
GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING COLLEGE (diploma): general nursing, pharmacy
EMCU (degree): computer science, medical laboratory science, nursing science, pharmacy, psychology and counselling, radiography, social work
LIMKOKWING (associate degree*): architectural technology, business information technology, business management, creative multimedia, events management, graphic design, hotel management, information technology, international tourism, music design, public relations, TV and film production
VOCTIM (diploma): building construction, business finance and accounting, carpentry, electrical installation, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, motor vehicle engineering, plumbing
*An associate degree is equivalent to a diploma.
CURRENTLY ONLY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS ARE ACCEPTED. THEY MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ON WWW.SLAS.GOV.SZ.
RECOGNIZED INSTITUTIONS
The Government of Swaziland recognizes the following Universities in South Africa and the rest of Africa:
Tshwane University of Technology
University of North West, Vaal University of Technology
University of Johannesburg
Stellenbosch University, Rhodes University
University of KwaZulu Natal
University of Witwatersrand
University of Cape Town
University of Limpopo (Medunsa)
University of Pretoria
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University of Fort Hare and all Universities in the other SADC countries.
CONDITIONS
Students who do not meet the entry requirements for local tertiary institutions will not be considered for a scholarship award to study in South Africa, in Africa and abroad
No student shall be awarded a scholarship before or without appearing before the Scholarship Selection Board.
Only O’ Level, SGCSE, HIGSCE, Matric and or A’ Level results shall be considered for scholarship award and a point system shall be used to grade students according to performance.
The basic minimum requirements for scholarship award shall be five (5) credits obtained in not more than two sittings for both Diploma and Degree courses offered locally, in South Africa, the rest of Africa and abroad.
Entry qualifications obtained more than five (5) years ago will not be considered for award of scholarship. In addition, no scholarship will be awarded to mature entry students.
Scholarships shall be for the programme/course and duration approved as indicated in the Study Loan Agreement Form
Students who wish to change programmes shall be required to appear before the Scholarship Selection Board.
DEADLINE: 30 JUNE 2019
APPLICATION WEBSITE: WWW.SLAS.GOV.SZ
CONTACT: 2404 2515