The Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) was established in 2018 with a single vision: An industrialised Africa built on world class manufacturing capabilities.
TWIMS is acutely aware of the complex operating environment facing South African based manufacturers and acknowledges that many deserving individuals are unable to pursue the GIBS MBA (manufacturing focus) due to financial constraints. In response to this challenge, TWIMS is honoured to announce that it is now able to offer such individuals the opportunity to apply for the Manufacturing Ambassador Scholarship. As the result of a generous endowment from the Toyota South Africa Educational Trust, TWIMS will be able to fund up to 20 Manufacturing Ambassador scholarships annually from 2021. The scholarships will cover up to 50% of the PGDip and up to 70% of the MBA student tuition, global module expenses, and residency costs at TWIMS during block release and exam periods.
Ambassador Scholarship qualification criteria
The Manufacturing Ambassador Scholarships are open to all South Africans interested in manufacturing or related industries. Manufacturing Ambassador Scholarships will only be granted to fully deserving candidates of exceptional talent, and with a demonstrated, deep commitment to African industrialisation. Scholarship recipients will be required to adhere to the highest ethical standards over the duration of their studies and operate as “goodwill” ambassadors of both TWIMS and the GIBS MBA (manufacturing focus). Scholarship recipients will need to sign a scholarship contract indicating their adherence to scholarship rules and associated obligations.
Qualification Criteria
Prospective scholarship students will need to complete a dual application process.
1. Prospective students must first apply to GIBS for admission to the GIBS MBA (manufacturing focus). This process is completely independent of TWIMS. The cost of application is, moreover, entirely for the applicant’s own account and will not be reimbursed by TWIMS. The application is, therefore, entirely at the risk of the prospective student. GIBS has a very clear set of guidelines for admission into the MBA programme and will only accept students of the highest calibre. Prospective scholarship students should only apply if they are confident of being accepted into the GIBS MBA (manufacturing focus) programme. Any scholarship applicants who are not accepted by GIBS will not be eligible for the scholarship
2. Only once prospective students have applied to GIBS for entry into the GIBS MBA (manufacturing focus) will they be permitted to complete the TWIMS Ambassador Scholarship application process. This will be done via the TWIMS Ambassador Scholarship portal on the TWIMS website.
3. The application process requires the submission of the following documents:
- A curriculum vitae, including details of outreach and volunteer work (maximum of two pages)
- A motivational letter, indicating why the scholarship has been applied for (500 words)
TOPIC:
Explain how you identify as a manufacturing ambassador and what challenge(s) you aim to address as a future leader in manufacturing.