Bursaries

The Geoinformatics Development Foundation NPC provides financial assistance for: 1) Post-graduate research in cartography and geospatial information science; and 2) Travel support to present a conference paper on cartography and geospatial information science at a recognised conference. The attached documents provide further details of such financial assistance, together with the relevant application form. The submission dates for application are also provided.

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in identified careers in the agriculture, land reform and rural development sector for the 2025 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals, and a monthly alowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. Closing date for all applications: 30 September 2024

The Geo-informatics Development Fund is a non-profit fund with the objectives to: a) Financially support research in the fields of cartography and geographic information science; b) Financially support attendance at recognised conferences in the fields of cartography and geographic information science; c) Support the advancement of the science of cartography and geographic information.