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How does the NRF define a person living with a disability?
The Strategic Policy Framework on Disability for the PSET (2018), defines Disability as “
the loss or elimination of opportunities to take part in the life of the community, equitably with others, encountered by persons having physical, sensory, psychological, developmental, learning, neurological or other impairments, which may be permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, thereby causing activity limitations and participation restriction within mainstream society. These barriers may be due to economic, physical/structural, social, attitudinal and/or cultural factors.
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What is the minimum academic requirements for students that are living with a disability to be eligible for FCS funding?
A student must obtain:
A minimum average of 65% for major subjects in the final undergraduate year of study for honours funding;
A minimum average of 65% at the honours level or final year of a four year degree for masters funding; and
A minimum of 65% at the masters level for doctoral funding.
Will students living with a disability be funded strictly for 1, 2 or 3 years for honours, masters or doctoral studies respectively?
No, students living with a disability may be supported for an additional 12 months should the disability impact on the time for completion of the requirements for fulfilment of the degree.
Will students living with a disability be eligible for an upgrade from masters to doctoral studies?
Postgraduate students living with a disability that upgrade from a masters to a doctoral degree may be funded for maximum of five (5) years should the disability impact on the time for completion of the requirements for fulfilment of the degree. The NRF will only upgrade masters bursaries to doctoral level upon receipt of official university upgrade confirmation documents.
What is the value of FCS scholarship for students living with disabilities?
The scholarship value for FCS is indicated in the DSI-NRF Postgraduate Application and Funding Framework document.
Will students living with a disability be eligible for any other allowances?
Students living with a disability may apply for additional funding for an assistive technology device of up to R20 000 per annum. This is the maximum amount allowed during the tenure of the scholarship.
Can the assistive technology device allowance be used for services such as a caregiver or driver?
No, the assistive technology device allowance is to be used for requirements related to research purposes only.
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