The application cycle for The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA)’s Masters Bursary and Research Programme is now open. PAMSA invites BSc and BEng final year students and graduates to join.
Successful applicants will obtain a bursary of R320,000 to cover two years of full-time study for a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (MEng or MScEng) research degree at one of four participating universities. The bursary will go toward the costs of tuition, accommodation, study materials and a monthly stipend.
‘The industry is actively looking for the brightest and best young chemical engineering talent who are equipped with the right skills for the circular economy,’ said PAMSA communications manager Samantha Choles.
Choles added that the master’s research projects are typically focused on process research, including but not limited to resource efficiency, data science, the beneficiation of process waste into products of value, and the development of biofuels.
Established 14 years ago, the programme is seen as a meaningful investment by the pulp and paper industry and has been a platform for the development of chemical engineers that have contributed towards the industry’s sustainability goals. ‘Several of the programme’s alumni still work for PAMSA’s member companies,’ noted Choles.
The four participating universities include North-West University (NWU), the University of Pretoria (UP), Stellenbosch University (SU) and the University of Witwatersrand (Wits).
Many of the students who participated in the programme acknowledge that it has opened new doors while furthering their academic ambitions and offering exposure to a diverse industry.
‘Successful graduates from the programme will also be considered for employment as engineers-in-training and gain practical experience working in participating industry companies,’ added Choles.
The application process is now open here. The application deadline is 28 June 2024.
PAPER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
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