The Institute of Applied Statistics

The Institute of Applied Statistics is proud to announce a call for

applicants for its inaugural round of scholarships in fields related to or
reliant on statistical sciences, in any commerce, science and social
sciences discipline. These scholarships are non-contractual awards for
two-years support of full-time Research Masters study commencing at
the University of Cape Town, but in subsequent rounds there will be
progress to awards for study at other South African universities.

The value of the scholarships is R75k per annum. Candidates are

required to have completed undergraduate courses in either
mathematics or statistics. Preference will be given to previously
disadvantaged students, but students possessed of particular talents
and passion in the discipline will also be considered.

Applicants are required to email or fax a CV, academic transcripts and a

covering motivational letter to applications@institute-applied-
statistics.org.za or 086-670-5260. The deadline for submission of the
same is 15th February 2011. Short-listing of candidates for interviews
will be conducted on 16th February 2011. Candidates must be prepared
to interview in Cape Town. Pending suitable candidature, awards will be
announced by the 15th March 2011. For more information, please visit
www.institute-applied-statistics.org.za