ATIM BETA Scholarship Application
2025 Academic Year: Master of Public Health (MPH) with a Special Interest in Tobacco Control
This scholarship is targeted at applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa. All course-related expenses and reasonable living costs in South Africa will be covered.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2024
Before completing the application form, please review the following requirements:
1. Admission Requirements for the MPH Program at the University of Pretoria:
– Fluency in spoken and written English.
– Current TOEFL score document.
Minimum Requirements:
– PGDip (Public Health) or equivalent with an average of at least 60%, or equivalent learning (non-degree purposes or equivalent coursework at another institution), provided the applicant has:
– A relevant honours degree, or
– A relevant four-year bachelor’s degree and at least two years of applicable practical (work) experience, or
– A relevant three-year bachelor’s degree and at least five years of applicable practical (work) experience.
Duration of Study:12-24 months full-time.
2. Required Documents for the Scholarship Application (Incomplete applications will not be considered):
– A brief curriculum vitae (maximum of 3 pages).
– A motivation letter (maximum of 2 pages) explaining your choice of Master of Public Health with a special interest in tobacco control (use Times Roman, font size 11).
– An official letter from your employer specifying:
– Support for your proposed course of study.
– Assurance of appropriate employment during and after completing the MPH degree.
– Assurance of time and opportunity to complete the research project while employed.
– Certified photocopies of your degree certificate(s).
– Copy of your ID/Passport.
– Proof of application to the MPH program at the University of Pretoria.
– Important: All international applicants must have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Visit [SAQA](http://www.saqa.co.za) for more information.
– A certified copy of your transcript record (in English) for subjects studied during your highest previous degree.
Application Submission:
Your scholarship application will be considered only if the above documents and the completed application form are received by 31 July 2024.
Send your completed scholarship application form and required documents to Ms. Kgomotso Kali at Kgomotso.kali@up.ac.za.
Application Form:- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelZheWG3PEjnv7fZKJOA3l3aOVz3jMsjX2DtkewFQ15Kmc5A/viewform
Note: This form is for candidate selection only. All applicants must also complete the University of Pretoria application forms, which can be submitted online at [University of Pretoria](https://www.up.ac.za/ ).
