Application Deadline: July 31st, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Huawei SA Seeds for the Future Programme. Seeds for the Future is Huawei’s global CSR flagship program. It is our most heavily invested CSR activity, and we will continue to invest in the program over the long term. Initiated by Huawei in 2008, the program seeks to develop local ICT talent, enhance knowledge transfer, promote a greater understanding of and interest in the telecommunications sector, and improve and encourage regional building and participation in the digital community.
Every year, Huawei invites students to discuss future trends and show them how they can harness new opportunities. The name of the program represents Huawei’s desire to nurture promising young professionals with the aim to reach all countries they operate in. Up to the end of 2016, the program had been implemented in 96 countries and international organization worldwide, benefiting over 30,000 students from 280 universities; among them, more than 2,700 university students from have taken a study trip to the Huawei headquarters.
Seeds selection criteria
- Total number of participants: 15 students
- South Africa citizen
- All university students with ICT related major (Computer Science, Electronic Science, Information Technology, Software, Engineering, etc.)
- Average of 70% academic marks
- Have a strong interest in telecommunications and technologies
- Team player and dedicated to training tasks (including but not limited to training tests and completing a high quality essay)
- Interested in China and Chinese culture
- Gender balances
Application Process:
Applicants should submit an application package by end of July 2024, to the following e-mail addresses: seedssa@huawei.com and mtau@dcdt.gov.za
An application package should contain:
- Completed application form containing: Personal Details such as Name, Gender, Race, DoB, motivation for your selection.
- Academic Records – including report for the last academic year and current progress
- ID copy
- Recommendation or Reference letter from Faculty/Division Head (optional, prefer to have)
- CV (optional)
- Any supporting documents
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Huawei SA Seeds for the Future Programme