How will the NRF cater for female students that have taken time off from their studies in-between de

How will the NRF cater for female students that have taken time off from their studies in-between degrees to raise a family?

The maximum age limits for applying for NRF funding makes provision for an interruption period of up to six (6) years during postgraduate studies, which enables female students who wish to take a break during their postgraduate studies to raise a family. Female students that take a break during their postgraduate studies to raise a family will be eligible for uninterrupted postgraduate funding provided that they meet all other eligibility criteria. For example, a student who completes her undergraduate degree at the age of 21 has a period of 11 years in which to complete an honours and master’s degree and apply for funding for doctoral studies by the age of 32 years.