ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – KNYSNA ROTARY
Rotary International is one of the largest organizations in the world. Its goals are to provide services to all, promote integrity, and enhance the world’s understanding, peace and goodwill through the fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Membership to Rotary clubs are based on application and invitation, as well as a number of social factors. To date, Rotary Club has more than 1.4 million Club members worldwide, in more than 46 000 clubs.
The Knysna Rotary currently has 45 permanent members, all actively working towards the principle of “Service above Self.” The club is vibrant and active, with members working tirelessly towards supporting various community programmes and projects within the greater Knysna area.
ABOUT THE KNYSNA ROTARY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Knysna Rotary Club is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Knysna, for undergraduate studies within the following fields:
- Accounting
- Ambulance Training
- Architect Drawing
- Business Management
- Education
- Engineering
- Firefighting
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing
- Media and Communication
- Medicine
- Nature Conservation
- Nursing and Caring
- Social Work
The bursary programme has been in operation since 1982, and is the clubs largest single budget item. The bursary is funded by local funds from the Rotary Golf weekend and former Knysna Rotary Cycle tour.
MORE ABOUT THE KNYSNA ROTARY BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & PAYMENT
The bursary funding ranges from R6 000 to R30 000, focusing on studies in basic education and literacy, maternal and child health, and economic and community development.
Successful applicants will receive funding as follows: half of the allocated amount will be paid to the institution once applications have been processed, and the remaining half will only be paid once the candidate passes their mid year exams/ course.
As this is a partial bursary award, applicants are required to have another source of funds that accommodate their tertiary studies.
MORE ABOUT THE KNYSNA ROTARY BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL & SELECTION
The bursary is valid for one year, with the student having to re-apply for the preceding years.
Successful applicants will be required to attend a comprehensive interview. Each member of the bursary committee will read and review applications to determine shortlisted students.
Students are encouraged to engage in various Rotary fund-raising activities and promote volunteering.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KNYSNA ROTARY 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 resided within Knysna for at least 5 years
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the aforementioned fields of study (the bursary does NOT cover postgraduate studies)
- You must demonstrate strong academic ability, with a minimum overall minimum average of 50%
- You must have another source of funding
Candidates will receive preference if they:
- Have a clear understanding of what the course entails
- Know what career they want to engage in when they complete their studies
- Can provide evidence of strong academic ability in school
- Can show evidence of involvement/ leadership in school/ their community
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have an understanding of hard work
- Have done research for accommodation and travel options
- Plan to engage in work during their holidays
- Have knowledge about the Rotary International organisation
- Are up-to-date with the country’s current affairs
- Have adequate financial support from their parents or guardians
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KNYSNA ROTARY BURSARY
Download and complete the application form in English or Afrikaans:
English version: Knysna Rotary Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Passport sized photo (to be attached to the application form)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Most recent tertiary academic results, if currently studying
- Re-applicants/ existing bursary holders: mid-year academic results
Applications must be submitted via email to: hgtom57@gmail.com
(Insert the words “Knysna Rotary Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
Selected candidates may be required to submit the following supporting documentation:
- Matric results (if completed in 2024)
- End of year tertiary results
- Proof of registration into a tertiary institution
- Student number
- Banking details of the tertiary institution
CLOSING DATE FOR THE KNYSNA ROTARY BURSARY
15 November 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 the Knysna Rotary Club directly:
Email: secretary@knysnarotary.co.za / hgtom57@gmail.com
Contact Page: https://knysnarotary.co.za/contact-us/
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