About INISA (Initiative Southern Africa)
Founded in 1995, INISA (Initiative Southern Africa) is a non-governmental organization based in Germany. Its mission is to inform German society about social, economic, political, and cultural developments in Southern Africa. The organization aims to foster understanding and interest between South Africa and Germany and facilitate exchanges between the two regions. INISA operates independently and is funded through donations and membership fees. It is non-partisan and consists of members from both South Africa and Germany, including students, experts, researchers, and individuals with a general interest in South African affairs.
INISA engages in various activities, including publishing research papers, organizing seminars, talks, and lectures on South African topics, and providing support and mentoring for Germans interested in spending time in South Africa.
INISA Student Grant 2024-2025
INISA offers the Student Grant 2024-2025 to students from countries within the SADC (Southern African Development Community) region. The grant is designed to support South African students pursuing tertiary education who face financial challenges. The grant covers 75% of tuition fees and other educational costs up to a maximum of €3000 or the equivalent in local currency. It is open to students from various disciplines, with a preference for science, medical, engineering, and economics students.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the INISA Student Grant 2024-2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold nationality from a SADC country (listed in the article)
- Enrolled full-time at a tertiary institution in a SADC country
- Be in their 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies (completed at least one year of study)
- Not pursuing a postgraduate degree (Masters, Honors, or Ph.D.)
Application Process:
Interested students can apply for the INISA Student Grant 2024-2025 by completing the online application form provided in the article.
Required Documents:
Applicants should submit the following documents along with their application:
- Detailed CV (pdf/doc/docx, max size 800k)
- Photograph (jpg/gif, max size 1 MB)
- Letter of motivation (pdf/doc/docx, 500-1500 words)
- Names and contact details of two individuals who can provide additional information about the applicant (non-family members)
- Information about additional funding from public or private sources (e.g., scholarships, grants, tuition fee waivers, etc.)
Note: The letter of motivation is a crucial part of the application and should address the applicant’s chosen subject, goals, interests, and reasons for seeking the grant.
Closing Date:
The application deadline for the INISA Student Grant 2024-2025 is July 30.
Contact Details:
For inquiries, applicants can contact Dr. Sebastian Seedorf, the coordinator of the INISA Student Grant 2024-2025, through the provided contact information or email form.
