Cenfri is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Postgraduate (Masters) qualification, within Economics or a related field.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition and a monthly stipend.

Students will also receive the following benefits:

• a dedicated mentor to guide them through the academic year
• the opportunity to gain work experience while studying – a minimum of 6 weeks of paid internship time onsite at Cenfri’s offices in Durbanville and through remote work
• prospects to join the team of research analysts full-time after graduation and on successful completion of the programme

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be entering a 1 year, or final year of a Masters-level qualification in Economics or a related field, in 2024
• You must have a strong interest in research-related activities
• You must have a passion for development
• You must have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 65% or higher, in the current or most recent academic year of enrollment at a higher education institution
• You must be an Employment Equity candidate
• You must be in need of financial support
• You must have good writing skills
• You must have good presentation skills
• You must have good interpersonal skills
• You must have good quantitative skills
• You must have good analytical skills
• You must have advanced English language skills (verbal and written)
• You must be proficient in MS Office applications
• You must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• You must have knowledge of Stata and the analysis of household survey data (advantageous)
• You must be passionate about real-world development
• Preference will be given to students residing in Cape Town (in order to fully take advantage of the workplace experience, mentorship and company experience)