Key Facts
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Matric completed, with a good academic record
- Studying a BSc Forestry at Stellenbosch University
- Valid driver's licence, or one obtained before plantation placement
- Preference for previously disadvantaged students
Documents Needed
The advert asked for certified copies of your ID, driver's licence, Matric certificate and full academic record. It also asked for a short CV and a motivational letter about why you deserve the bursary, why you chose forestry and what your future goals are.
About Mondi Forestry Bursary
The Mondi Forestry Bursary funds first-year BSc Forestry students at Stellenbosch University. Mondi, a packaging and paper group, has offered this award to students who want careers on its plantations. The only date that we could trace is 15 September 2017, in a published copy of an old advert.
We could not find a current call or an official advert, so this forestry bursary may no longer run in this form. Treat the terms below as a guide to what Mondi offered in the past. Then ask Mondi whether a new intake exists before you prepare an application.
Funding Details
The award covered tuition, accommodation, meals, prescribed textbooks and stationery. The advert did not state a monetary value, but this list covers the main costs of a year at university.
The advert did not mention a work-back obligation. However, the reference to plantation placement suggests that practical work formed part of the award. Ask whether the bursary carries a service period, where any placement would take place, and whether you must pay back the money if you change course or leave the programme early.
Before you rely on this funding, speak to the forestry department at the university. It may know about current funders and can tell you which other forestry bursaries its students receive.
Where You Can Study
The advert applied only to Stellenbosch University. If you study forestry somewhere else, ask Mondi whether it can consider you, and look at other forestry funders on this site as well. Check the university's own entry requirements too, because the faculty sets its own marks and subject rules.
About Mondi
About Mondi Mondi is a global packaging and paper group with deep roots in South Africa. Anglo American founded the business in 1967 and built the Merebank Mill in Durban. Mondi later demerged from Anglo American in 2007…
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- Block C, Hans Merensky Office Park, 32 Van Buuren Road, Bedfordview, 2007
- Phone
- +27 31 451 2111
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The advert targeted South African citizens who had completed Matric and had a good academic record. They had to be studying towards a BSc Forestry at Stellenbosch University, and Mondi gave preference to previously disadvantaged students.
It also had an unusual condition. Applicants needed a valid driver's licence, or had to obtain one before Mondi placed them on a plantation. So plan for the cost and time of learning to drive if you do not have a licence yet.
This requirement reflects the job itself. Foresters often travel long distances on plantation roads, and they manage planting, fire protection and harvesting across large areas. If you enjoy outdoor work and science, this career may suit you. Your motivational letter should explain why you chose forestry and describe your future goals.
Application Procedure
Applicants used the graduate and internship section of Mondi's careers site. Check the Mondi careers page for any current intake. The advert also listed 031 451 2111 and HRRecruiting@mondigroup.co.za as contacts, but these details may have changed since then.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mondi bursary open now?
We could not find an open call or a current official advert.
Which university did it cover?
The advert we read covered BSc Forestry at Stellenbosch University.
Do I need a driver's licence?
Yes, under those terms, at least before plantation placement.
