WHO IS GAST?
GAST, founded in 1961 had its roots in the chemical industry. This included specialist chemicals for the cosmetic and industrial markets including coatings and waterproofing compounds. The Gast family, originally of Prussian descent began spreading their wings shortly before the Second World War afar a field as the USA and Africa.
Lambertus Gast, who originally emigrated had a passion for what he termed “simple engineering truth“. This principle was instilled and today lives on within the Gast lineage. In the early 1980 GAST patented the first dam lining which at the time relied on a technology which GAST had perfected, which made the “plasticization“ of soil possible for the first time in the world. Research time specializing in polymer & plasticizer technologies resulted in various additional technologies being developed for the coatings , mining, waterproofing and dam lining industries.
In 1983 the second eldest son of Peter Solomon Gast namely Dr. Kevin Gast became Chairman of GAST, who was largely responsible for expanding GAST as its known today to a multifaceted international operating entity encompassing various fields from Construction and Civil Engineering to Geosynthetics, Waterproofing, Mining, Pipelines & Consulting.
GAST provides a complete spectrum of services from design and supply to installation in both the civil and construction industries. The Group’s philosophy is based on the principle of single point responsibility.
Having successfully completed more than 12300 projects during the last millennium, GAST boast accreditation from United Nations and World Bank, giving credit to GAST’s quality and performance on all dynamics.
BURSARY DESCRIPTION
GAST intends awarding bursaries to individuals applicants who strive to be top achievers and form a part of our ever growing team.
GAST bursaries are available for students studying towards a BSc, B Eng or B Tech qualifications in the fields of Engineering (civil; mechanical; industrial and mining), Quantity Surveying and Building/Construction Management.
GAST is motivated by the principles of Employment Equity.
BURSARY COVERS
- Tuition Fee
- Registration Fee
- Examination Fee
- Text Book
The company shall pay for all traveling costs incurred and remuneration to and from the Institute of study.
Please note the bursary cover change from year to year due to budget allocations.
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
- Building/ Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
Bursaries are reviewed after each examination based on the student's academic performance and renewed annually. All bursaries are granted on merit.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be South African citizen
- Applicants must have completed Matric OR currently in Matric
- Applicants must be studying or intend on studying towards mentioned qualifications above
- Applicants must wish to pursue a career in the Engineering, Construction and Surveying
- Applicants must have excellent academic records
- Applicants must be able to provide proof of his/her current academic results and be in possession of a grade 12 exemption certificate with Maths and Science
- Applicants must maintain a minimum of 70% aggregate to be considered.
- Applicants must be studying full-time towards a relevant degree and at a recognized South African university or university of technology
The student will be required to work one year for every year of studies paid for by the company. In-Service training periods are excluded from this period. The service obligation period will commence after completion of studies/after graduation.
HOW TO APPLY?
The bursary can be applied online, click on the highlighted link below in order to apply.
The following documents may be required addtionally to your application form
- ID document (certified copy of)
- Matric certificate (certified copy of)
- Proof of university enrollment or acceptance into your selected field of study
- Latest academic results
- Proof of any other qualifications
- Full detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
Also view Beka Schreder Bursary opportunities open for applications for 2023
CLOSING DATE
Application open from July every year
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information on this bursary, click on the link below and submit your request.
