Abagold Development Trust invites students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2024
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Hermanus, in the Western Cape, for studies within ANY field, at tertiary level. The trust will award partial funding to students funded by NSFAS, who need extra funding.
The bursary will provide partial funding for an additional living expenses stipend that is not covered by the NSFAS stipend.
To keep receiving the bursary each year, students are required to maintain an above-mentioned average. Should a student fall below this standard for two consecutive semesters, the Trustees reserve the right to discontinue the funding after taking necessary corrective actions.
Selection will be based on 2 main factors: academic record and financial need.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and the administrator of the trust will consider any additional factors before making recommendations to the Board.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be residing in Hermanus, in the Western Cape province
- You must be receiving NSFAS funding
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a tertiary qualification
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
How to apply
Download and complete the Abagold Development Trust Bursary Application Form 2025 (.docx)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 and Matric final results, if not yet studying
- Previous year’s academic results, if currently studying
- Reports or certificates completed
- Acceptance letter if applying for university funding
- Acceptance letters from University or NSFAS, if applicable
- Awards or Certificates of Merit received, if applicable
- Details of Leadership roles, if applicable
- Parent or guardians proof of income
- Letter of financial need from parent or guardian
- Evidence of leadership roles and certificates with supported testimonials (advantageous but not essential)
Applications must be submitted via email to: nonopha.gama@abagolddevelopmenttrust.co.za
(Insert the words “Abagold Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).