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BURSARY APPLICATION FORM 2021

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 FEBRUARY 2021

HAND DELIVER TO:

The Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust

9 Nguni Drive, Longmeadow West Business Park

Edenvale

EMAIL:

[email protected]

PREREQUISITES

Black South African women who are in financial need and enrolled in their 2nd year, 3rd year, or post graduate

studies at an accredited South African university. Preferred fields of study:

o Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics

o Diploma in Logistics Management

o Bachelor of Commerce in Transport Economics

o Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

o Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

o Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems

A track record of academic excellence, evidenced by a minimum 60% average in the students’ most recent year of

study.

Strong leadership capability, demonstrated through active school, university or community engagement.

Demonstrable financial need.

Kindly note, students seeking funding for the 1st year of study will not be considered.

The Trust encourages students will disabilities to apply.

mailto:[email protected]


IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS

The Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust (the Trust) invests in the education and entrepreneurial development of young South Africans. The Trust is firmly committed to supporting the sustainable growth of South Africa’s economy, by facilitating the development of its young professionals and entrepreneurs.

All information requested by the Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust will be kept confidential. The Trust will not disseminate any personal information unless specifically authorised.

Submission of this application form to the Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust does NOT guarantee that you (the applicant) will be awarded the bursary.

Awards are made at the sole discretion of the Trust.

Bursaries are paid directly to institutions.

Applicants will not be required to pay any administration fees when applying for a bursary.

Please ensure that you submit the application form in good time in order to meet the application deadline. Application forms received after 28 February 2021 will NOT be considered.

Please retain a copy of your completed application form and other relevant documents for your own records. Only applications received in ENGLISH will be accepted.

The Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust contact details:

Tel: 011 574 7000 | Email: [email protected] | Please direct all queries to the contact details

provided above. Queries posted on social media platforms e.g. Facebook or Twitter will not receive a

response.

Application Process:

Step 1 Candidates submit application documents:

Completed application form & requisite supporting documents (see Application Checklist below)

Academic results (Grade 12, and all university results)

Confirmation of financial need

28 February 2021

(closing date)

Step 2 Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a face to face interview March / April 2021

Step 3 Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a final round interview or case study presentation

April 2021

Step 4 Trust announces bursary awards April / May 2021

Please note that applicants will be contacted after each step of the selection process to notify them of their application status.

Application Checklist You will need to make sure that all requirements are carefully met and the correct information is provided so that your application can be processed.

Certified copy of your ID

Certified copy of your Matric Certificate and all University Results since 1st year of

study

Certified copies of awards received in High School or University for your academic,

sport, leadership or entrepreneurial achievements

Financial statements / quote – i.e. University / books / accommodation, etc.

Recent passport-size photograph

Stamped and signed reference letter from an Educator (high school teacher or

university lecturer) enclosed with application

Proof of admission or provisional acceptance letter from your selected University

Parent or legal guardian’s signature (page 10)

Applicant’s signature (page 10)

Application must be completed in English

Proof of parent or guardian’s income and proof of residence. Include certified copies

(not originals) of pay slips or pension advice

Note: if your parent or guardian does not get a pay slip, please obtain a sworn statement

(affidavit) from the police station stating their monthly salary

ATTACH A RECENT

PASSPORT SIZE

PHOTOGRAPH OF

APPLICANT


PART 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION

1.1 APPLICANT (Factual information about yourself)

Title: Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Other (please circle the appropriate option) First name(s):

Surname: Middle names:

Date of birth: D D / M M / Y Y Y Y Gender: Male / Female (Please circle the appropriate option)

Citizenship: Race: African Coloured Indian White Other

Identity Number: Do you have a disability? Yes / No If yes, please specify: ………………………………………………………………….

Home Language Other Languages:

Home Address: Postal Address:

Postal code: Postal Code:

E-mail address

Home Telephone no: Cell phone:

1.2 EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

Title: Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. (please circle the appropriate option) First name(s):

Surname: Relationship:

1st contact number: 2nd contact number:


PART 2 – FAMILY DETAILS

2.1 PARENT OR GUADIAN DETAILS


Surname: Identity Number:

Citizenship: Relationship to applicant:

Parent / Guardian (please circle the appropriate option) Occupation:

Age: Monthly Income:

Home Address: Email Address:

Home Telephone

Work Telephone

Postal code: Cell:

2.2 PARENT OR GUADIAN DETAILS


Surname: Identity Number:

Citizenship: Relationship to applicant:

Parent / Guardian (please circle the appropriate option) Occupation:

Age: Monthly Income:

Home Address: Email Address:

Home Telephone:

Work Telephone:

Postal code: Cell:

2.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

How many people in your household, including yourself?

No. of learners in your family still at school (Grade R to Grade 12), including yourself

Number of students in your family who attend University or other tertiary institution, including yourself?


PART 3 – ACADEMIC RECORD (Please ensure that a certified copy of the school / university results are included)

High School attended: District:

Results: Telephone number:

Subject % achieved Subject % achieved

List all academic achievement awards and/or recognition (please indicate the level of achievement e.g. School, Community, Town, Regional, District, National, International): (Please attach supporting documentation with your application.)

OFFICIAL SCHOOL STAMP

PART 4 – APPLICATION FOR INTENDED UNIVERSITY STUDIES

4.1 Have you applied with Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust before? YES NO

If yes, when:

4.2 What degree do you intend studying or are registered for? (e.g. B. Com (Honours) in Logistics Management)

4.3 Duration of the qualification: Which year of study are you currently completing?

4.3 Name of institution: Student number (if any)

Financial assistance required (NB: The amount of financial assistance you will receive is dependent on your personal circumstances and ultimately decided by the Trust at its sole discretion)

Amount Required

Tuition fees

Prescribed books

Accommodation (please also specify accommodation type)

Travel


PART 5 – EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITIES

5.1 Leadership Please indicate current or previous leadership roles.

Institution Position Duration of Involvement Reference (Name & Telephone)

5.2 Community service/involvement: Please indicate any community activities in which you participate or have participated.

Institution Position Duration of Involvement Reference

5.3 Sport: Please indicate any sports that you play regularly, and the highest level obtained.


5.4 Cultural: Please list your main cultural activities (hobbies, music, dancing etc.).



PART 6 – WHO ARE YOU?

6.1 Tell us about yourself and your family.

6.2 How do you see your future ambitions contributing towards the South Africa that you want to see in the next 10

years? Outline some of the things you plan to do and how you would carry them out (Please limit your response to no more than 300 words)


6.3 What informed your decision to study towards your chosen qualification? What do you think you will enjoy about your chosen field/career and which areas do you think you may find challenging?

6.4 What are your three top strengths and your three development areas? List them and give an example for each?

How did these strengths and development areas inform your decision in selecting your chosen field of study?

6.5 The Trust’s vision is to create and support education and entrepreneurial development of young South Africans.

Our aim is therefore, that all our selected bursars will become individuals who will significantly impact and positively change the world around them. Given the above, please provide us with the reasons why you decided to apply for this opportunity?


6.6 How are you demonstrating excellence in other areas of your life outside your academic achievements? What

actions/steps did you take to achieve this excellence? How has your excellence been recognised?

6.7 Write a brief statement to motivate why you qualify to receive a bursary from Inzuzo Trust


I………………………………………………………………… ID …………………………………………………….. declare that the information contained in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and truthful and I understand that if it is not, I may be excluded from consideration in the selection process. If, after being admitted to the bursary programme, any falsehoods or omissions are discovered in my applications, I understand that my bursary may be terminated. ………………………………… ……………………………….. ………………….. Signature of applicant Print Name Date ………………………………… ……………………………….. ………………….. Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian Print Name Date

By signing this application, you are giving the Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust, consent to:

Share your personal information with internal and external assessors for assessment purposes.

To use your information for research purposes (full confidentiality will be observed).

To store your information on our data management system.

Should you be invited to an interview, you give the Trust consent to take pictures and video recordings of you.

Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust undertakes to protect your information and to ensure that is not used for any purpose

outside of this application process.

PART 5 – APPLICANT DECLARATION

KN INZUZO TRUST


REFERENCE FROM EDUCATOR

I, the undersigned, confirm the following concerning the applicant:

Applicant first name Surname

Applicant’s position in class (e.g. Grade 11) Number of years that I have known the applicant:

Describe the applicant's involvement and participation in the activities at your School/University:

Describe the applicant's leadership involvement and leadership recognition at your school:

What behaviour or actions have you seen that indicates that this candidate has the ability to leave a mark or influence their world?

Example

OFFICIAL

SCHOOL STAMP


In order to assist the Trust to better understand the applicant’s schooling context, please tick the relevant boxes to

show the type of awards presented to learners in recognition of their performance. Also provide us with information

relating to Sports and indicate the type of facilities available by ticking the relevant boxes:

Awards / Certificates / Recognition

Academic Honours

Full Colours

Half Colours

Top achiever in class / grade

Student Leadership Body

Merit Certificates

Sporting / Extra-murals

Soccer

Cricket

Rugby

Netball

Basketball

Athletics

Swimming

Debating

Facilities

Library

Computer Lab

Sports Fields

School hall

This reference was given by me, the undersigned, in my capacity as:

School Name: Title: Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Other (please circle the appropriate option)

Surname: First name(s):

Current Position:

Telephone Number: Cell Number:

Email Address: School website:

Signature ………………………………… Date ………………………………..

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