NYDA-African Scholars Fund Bursary
NYDA-African Scholars Fund Bursary
About NYDA-African Scholars Fund
The African Scholars Foundation opened its doors when it saw the huge demand for quality education during apartheid. Currently, they provide assistance by providing financial assistance for TVET secondary education and university education expenses to students from poor families.
The fund aims to contribute to students’ tuition, school uniforms and transportation expenses through monetary donations. ASF not only provides financial support, but also guides, motivates and trains its recipients until they complete their studies. They monitor the students’ academic progress and provide feedback, and maintain regular contact with the financial supervisor, fully focusing on the well-being of the students.
Scholarships will be awarded to students in all fields of study to continue their studies at FET Academy, grades N1-N6, and certain practical courses.
The scholarship only includes registration fees and course fees.
ELIGIBILITY 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):
- South African citizen
- 25 years of age or younger
- Completed Grade 10 Science and Mathematics (minimum)
- Currently studying or intend on studying on a full-time basis at an FET College,
- Studying currently in college, much have achieved a minimum average of 50% for all exams and tests completed.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the African Scholars Fund Bursary Application Form (pdf).
The following documents must be submitted with your application form:
- ID document (certified copy of)
- Matric report/ certificate (certified copy of)
- If in college: prior college exam statements of results
- If in college: current class test results
- Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips/ pension receipts/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificate if deceased)
- Motivational letter about why you deserve the bursary and your household circumstances (in applicants handwriting)
- Stamped and self-addressed envelope
Complete application forms and documents must be submitted via post to:
PO Box 294
Rondebosch
7700
(No faxed or emailed applications will be considered).
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact African Scholars’ Fund directly:
Contact Person: Asanda Gigaba (TVET Bursary Manager)
Tel: 021 689 9094/ 021 689 9431
Email: office@asf.org.za
Fax: 021 689 9240
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