The Student Support Programme aims to provide financial support to a limited number of post-graduate students studying waste management and or related fields who cannot raise their own funding. The selected students will be required to present an abstract at the conference as well as submit a post-attendance report.
The Student Support Programme applications will close on 17 June 2024. As the available funding is limited, the applications will go through a rigorous assessment process to select the most deserving applicants. Please ensure you review all requirements below prior to applying.
There is also the opportunity for local students to be volunteers at the conference. This programme can be accessed here.
We encourage you to approach other Organisations who offer Support Programmes prior to applying for assistance from the Student Support Programme as we believe the demand will far exceed funds available. Because there will be limited funding opportunities, students studying in Low & Middle-Income Countries as defined by the World Bank will be given priority.
World Bank Country and Lending Groups – World Bank Data Help Desk
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Note: Any missing information / documentation may lead to rejection.
| Award Types | Description | Award will cover the following |
| Local Student | Students able to get to conference on their own | – Registration fee for conference, exhibition, and welcome function |
| National Student | Student based within South Africa | – Registration fee for conference, exhibition, and welcome function – Return airport transfer on arrival and departure in Cape Town, South Africa – Accommodation for three nights at a three-star or equivalent hotel/guest house – Daily stipend to cover meals and incidentals – Return economy air ticket from major airport to Cape Town |
| International Student | Students from Africa and the rest of the world | – Registration fee for conference, exhibition, and welcome function – Return airport transfer on arrival and departure in Cape Town, South Africa – Accommodation for three nights at a three-star or equivalent hotel/guest house – Daily stipend to cover meals and incidentals – Return economy air ticket from the main airport in the country of origin to Cape Town, South Africa. |
| Exhibition Attendance (Students) | Students from Cape Town and surrounds | – Access to exhibition. |
Note: The only funds to be paid directly to the successful applicants will be the daily stipend. All other transactions will be done on behalf of the applicants. Funds will not be provided to attend the field trips.
Why apply?
- Do you want to have the opportunity to present your work at major waste management congress, but do not have the necessary funds to travel to and register for it?
- Do you want to share your waste management research results on the international stage, but
require financial support in order to do so?
Eligibility
The student support programme is open for any post-graduate student whose research directly contributes to ISWA2024’s Theme of Waste is Wealth: Solutions for a Sustainable Future. An accepted abstract is a pre-requisite for selection to receive financial support. The student must be registered with a tertiary education facility part time or full time and submit the necessary proof.
Application Process
Applications must be completed online through the Student Support Programme application
submission portal.
1. Required documentation
Applicants need to submit the following required documentation with their application through
the online portal:
- Application form (online application)
- Copy of identity document or passport
- Proof of registration at a Tertiary Higher Education Institute or University (for the 2024
- academic year)
- A Letter of Support from an Academic Supervisor
- A 1-page CV
2. Information on the Online Application form
Applicants need to submit the following required information on the online application form:
- First Name and Last Name
- ID and/or Passport number
- E-mail address and phone number
- Gender
- Street address (Street, City, Province, Country, Postal code)
- Written motivation on why you should be selected for the Student Support Programme. This should be less than 250 words and written in English. AI apps should not be used to write your motivation, as we want your own words.
- Abstract Title
- Any special needs
- Selection of funding option being requested (Local, National, International or Exhibition Attendance)
Note: Any missing documentation may lead to rejection.
Adjudication
1. Process
Each application will be assessed by Student Support Programme reviewers who will independently assess the application. Assessments and ratings will be reviewed by the ISWA2024 Youth Committee, who will rank the candidates. Awards will then be allocated at the prerogative of the ISWA2024 Youth Committee. Successful applicant will be informed via email.
2. Eligibility of applicants
Before the assessment and rating of an application starts, the following must be done:
- All the required documentation must be accounted for. (documentation will not be requested, the application will be rejected).
- The eligibility of an applicant will be determined before any further assessment is done.
Awards
Once the adjudication process is complete and the award positions filled, the successful applicants, will be informed about their awards, and the next steps to follow.
A CV Certificate/Letter of Appreciation which will be sent to students after the conference, provided
all obligations are met.
Completion of Student Programme
Within one month of the completion of the conference, the student must provide a short 5-page report on the conference. Reports should cover the talks attended. Students who do not attend the conference after being awarded the funds will be reported to their current academic institutions.