ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – EPILEPSY SOUTH AFRICA
Epilepsy South Africa, established in 1967 when it was known as the South African National Epilepsy League (SANEL), is a non-profit organisation and sole national organisation within the country which provides comprehensive and specialised services to those affected by epilepsy and other disabilities. The mission of the organisation is to promote human rights and a society for those living with disabilities, particularly people with epilepsy.
The organisation is dedicated to improving the lives our their target group, as well as to South Africans with intellectual disabilities, hydrocephalus and speech impairments. Epilepsy SA has a National Office located in Cape Town, as well as 6 other regional branches across the rest of the country.
The Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust was formed in 1998, with the goal of providing partial financial support to tertiary students with epilepsy.
ABOUT THE EPILEPSY SOUTH AFRICA BURSARY PROGRAMME
The Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust is inviting students to apply their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students with epilepsy, who are pursuing tertiary studies in ANY field.
ABOUT THE EPILEPSY SOUTH AFRICA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION
The bursary will provide partial cover for tuition fees only (accommodation and other expenses will not be covered).
The bursary will be awarded for 1 academic year at a time, thus students must reapply for funding each year. Bursaries may be withdrawn if students do not maintain a satisfactory academic record or they do not withhold the bursary agreement.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EPILEPSY SOUTH AFRICA BURSARY
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 have epilepsy
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a university in South Africa, within any field of study
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EPILEPSY SOUTH AFRICA BURSARY
Students who meet the above criteria, can request an application form by emailing: educationaltrust@epilepsy.org.za
(Insert the words “Epilepsy South Africa Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
The list of supporting documents required will be stated on the application form, however the following may be requested, so ensure you have clear copies of these documents available:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Most recent academic results (Matric latest results/ Matric certificate/ tertiary academic record) (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution for the 2025 academic year
- Proof of epilepsy (certified copy of doctor or clinic letter)
- Declaration of any other bursaries or awards received
CLOSING DATE FOR THE EPILEPSY SOUTH AFRICA BURSARY
31 October 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Epilepsy South Africa directly:
Email: educationaltrust@epilepsy.org.za
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