INISA Student Grant South Africa 2025

The Initiative Southern Africa (INISA) is a German non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1995.

Their mission is to raise awareness in Germany about political, economic, social, and cultural developments within Southern Africa.

They aim to foster interest, understanding, and stronger ties between Germany and the SADC region.

INISA offers student grants to SADC students, funding their studies through membership fees and donations.

This ensures the program remains completely independent and non-partisan.

About the INISA Student Grant

The INISA Student Grant supports undergraduate studies in any field at a university or tertiary institution within the SADC region.

However, they particularly encourage applications from students pursuing studies in Economics, Engineering, Science, and Medical fields.

The grant covers 75% of tuition fees and related study expenses, including residence fees, books, and other study materials.

The maximum award amount is €1500 (or the equivalent in your local currency).

It’s important to note that if multiple students are awarded the grant, the total amount will be split equally among the recipients.

Selected students must provide proof of tuition-related expenses through a fees account record from their institution.

The grant is then paid directly to the student’s university fee account.

Additionally, recipients must submit two progress reports during their academic year.

Following a shortlisting process, potential recipients will be contacted for an interview before final selections are made.

Before applying for the INISA Student Grant, ensure you meet the following minimum requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of one of the SADC countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe).
Study Mode: You must be enrolled full-time at a university or tertiary institution within the SADC region.
Level of Study: You must be pursuing an undergraduate qualification (the grant does not cover postgraduate studies).
Year of Study: You must be in your second or third year of undergraduate studies.
Academic Progress: You must have successfully completed at least one year of studies and be re-registered for further courses in the next academic year.

While all fields are considered, preference is given to students pursuing studies in Economics, Engineering, Science, Medical, and related fields.

Applications for the INISA Student Grant must be submitted via email to [email protected] with “INISA Study Grant Application” in the subject line.

Make sure to include clear copies of the following documents:

Detailed Curriculum Vitae: Include your full name, address, university and subjects, and year of study in PDF format.
Photograph: Submit a recent photograph in GIF or JPG format.
Motivational Letter: This is a critical document (500-1500 words, PDF format) detailing why you chose your field of study, its significance to you, your goals for your studies and life, your hobbies, why you deserve the grant, and how it will impact your studies.
Two References: Provide contact details for two references who can support your application and speak to your character and abilities (not family or friends).
Details of Other Funding: Disclose any additional funding received from private or public sources like scholarships, bursaries, tuition fee waivers, etc.

There is no separate application form for this grant.

Submitting the listed documents constitutes a complete application.

The motivational letter holds significant weight in the selection process.

Take time and effort to craft a compelling letter that showcases your aspirations and suitability for the grant.

The deadline to submit your application for the INISA Student Grant is September 1st, 2024.

Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Ensure you submit your application well before the deadline to increase your chances of success.

For any questions or inquiries related to the INISA Student Grant program, you can contact INISA directly:

Contact Person: Dr. Sebastian Seedorf (Co-opted, Coordinator INISA Scholarship Program)
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