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Moses Kotane Institute University Bursaries

By Yvette Chetty, Access Faculty Office

The Moses Kotane Institute is proudly sponsoring 200 bursaries for students accepted onto one of the programmes in the Centre for Science Access (CSA) at the unversity on KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg and Westville Campuses) for 2010.

These programmes provide access into a science or science related degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for students from a disadvantaged background who do not meet the minimum entry requirements to go directly into a science degree (B.Sc.).

The CSA offers 3 access programmes for those interested in a science degree: BSc4 Augmented degree, BSc4 Foundation degree and the Science Foundation Programme.

The BSc4 Augmented degree has been operating since 1991 on the Durban campus and Pietermaritzburg campus from 2007 whilst the BSc4 Foundation has been in existence on the Pietermaritzburg campus since 1991 and on the Westville campus since 1999. These are therefore some of the most established programmes in the country, with a proud history and an excellent track record of producing science graduates.

Minimum requirements for new NSC:

BSc4 Augmented	BSc4 Foundation	Science Foundation Programme
Must be from a disadvantaged school	Must be from a disadvantaged school	Must be from a disadvantaged school
Minimum of 22 points	Minimum of 16 points	Minimum of 16 points
NSC Deg	NSC Deg	NSC
English and Life Orientation level 4	English and Life Orientation level 4	English and Life Orientation level 4
Maths level 3	Maths level 2	Maths level 2
Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci level 3	Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci level 2	Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci level 2

Minimum requirements for students who completed matric before 2008:

BSc4 Augmented	BSc4 Foundation	Science Foundation Programme
Must be from a disadvantaged school	Must be from a disadvantaged school	Must be from a disadvantaged school
Minimum of 28 matric points	Minimum of 20 matric points	Minimum of 20 matric points
Minimum of higher grade E or standard grade B for matric Maths	Minimum of standard grade F for matric Maths	Minimum of standard grade F for matric Maths
Minimum of higher grade E or standard grade B for least one science subject, i.e. either Biology or Physical Sciences	Minimum of standard grade F for at least one science subject, i.e. either Biology or Physical Sciences	Minimum of standard grade F for at least one science subject, i.e. either Biology or Physical Sciences
Matriculation exemption	Matriculation exemption	No exemption required

These programmes provide access into a science or science-related degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for students from a disadvantaged school who do not meet the minimum entry requirements to go directly into a science degree (B.Sc.). Therefore one would need to apply to the BSc4 Augmented or BSc4 Foundation if you have an NSC Degree/exemption or to the Science Foundation Programme if you don’t have an NSC degree/exemption. When a student is admitted into the BSc4 Augmented or BSc4 Foundation he or she is registered for a BSc degree. BSc4 students who do very well in their first year may continue with qualifications in Science or may transfer to degrees such as Engineering, Medicine or Health Sciences if you meet the necessary requirements. Students registered for the Science Foundation Programme may register for the first year of a science degree after successfully completing the programme.

The Top 200 applicants selected into the Csa will each recieve a full bursary from the Moses Kotane Insitute.

The application process for any of the access programmes includes completing a CAO form AND writing the selection test at the UKZN. CAO forms are available from any of theUKZN campuses. Once your matric results are available you will be considered for the appropriate programme depending on your results.

The closing date for submission of the form is the 20th December 2009.

1. Completing the CAO Form

Complete all the information requested on the attached CAO form. Make sure that you include the BSc4 Augmented, BSc4 Foundation or the Science Foundation Programme as one of your choices on page 3. The programme codes are indicated below. All programmes are offered both on the Pietermaritzburg and the Westville campus. In deciding which campus you would like to study at please consider your accommodation needs etc. When you apply please only apply to ONE campus. If one campus is full your application will be automatically considered by the other campus.

CAO Programme codes:

Please only include ONE campus on your application.

Programme Code	Programme Name	Campus
KN – P – BS4	B.Sc. Augmented Curriculum (Access Programme)	Pietermaritzburg
KN – P – BS6	B.Sc. Foundation Curriculum (Access Programme)	Pietermaritzburg
KN – P – BS5	Science Foundation Programme (Access Programme)	Pietermaritzburg
KN – W – BS4	B.Sc. Augmented Curriculum (Access Programme)	Westville
KN – W – BS6	B.Sc. Foundation Curriculum (Access Programme)	Westville
KN –W – BS5	Science Foundation Programme (Access Programme)	Westville

Pay the application fee of R150 (late application fee is R300 if you apply after 31 October) at any First National Bank. Keep your receipt and your CAO number. Your CAO number appears on the top right hand corner of the front page. Post your CAO form to the address on the back of the form.

Please make sure that you have indicated YES for Financial Aid (on page 1) and Residence (next to your choices) if you require it.

If you have already completed a CAO form, please do not complete another one. If you did not add the access programmes as one of your choices, you may do this by contacting the CAO office on (031) 268 4444 with your CAO number and ask them to add this as a choice on your application. CAO Fax: (031) 268 4422.

2. Writing the selection Test

All students applying for any of the access programmes must write the selection test for their application to be considered. You may write the test only once for 2010. If you have written the test previously when you applied in other years please contact us. You are not required to prepare for the test. The tests are not difficult but are merely used to find out whether you would be a suitable candidate.

See attached document for test details.

Items you will be required to bring to the test:

YOUR ID BOOK. You will not be allowed to write the test without this.

your CAO number

your receipt for paying the CAO application fee

bring your lunch. You will not have enough time to go out and buy something.
Identity Document book

You MUST have an original Identity Document to register at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and to be offered a place on the programme.

We wish you all the best with your application.

Yours sincerely

Yvette Chetty

Faculty Officer (Access)