Eligibility

Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements criteria before applying. Failure to meet all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered.

• You must be a South African citizen or a foreign national with a study permit,
• You must reside in the province in which you are applying,
• You must have proven financial need,
• You must have applied for NSFAS before applying for this bursary,
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised University, University of Technology or TVET College in South Africa,
• You must be currently in Matric, or studying at a tertiary institution and were sponsored by a family member or yourself last year, or at a tertiary institution and were sponsored by Willowton/SANZAF last year.

Scholarship Awards:

• Applicants may be required to achieve a minimum of 65% in a Subject/Module to be considered for the Bursary Award.
• Certain Muslim Students may be eligible for Zakaah.

THE BURSARY WILL INCLUDE:

1. Registration fees
2. Tuition fees
3. Cost of textbooks

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Applications must be made online at: www.willowtonsanzafbursary.co.za

2. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

1. Matric students must submit these documents:

• • • ID document or study permit if a foreign national (certified copy)
    • Trial results (certified copy)
    • Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
    • Testimonial from your school
    • Proof of income: parents/guardians/spouse latest payslips OR affidavit if unemployed OR death certificate if deceased

2. Tertiary students NOT previously sponsored by Willowton/SANZAF must submit these documents:
   • ID document OR study permit if a foreign national (certified copy)
   • Matric final results/ certificate (certified copy)
   • Full tertiary academic record (on institution letterhead)
   • Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
   • Testimonial from your University, Imaam or Religious leader
   • Proof of income from parents, guardians, spouse or your own (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased)

3. Tertiary student currently sponsored by Willowton/SANZAF must submit these documents:
   • Matric final results/certificate
   • Must read 2023 Mid Year Tertiary Results
   • Proof of income: parents/guardians/spouse latest payslips OR affidavit if unemployed OR death certificate if deceased

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

1. Closing date for 2024 applications will be on 30th September 2023
2. All supporting documentation must be submitted. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS PROCEDURES:

1. The Bursary Committee will review and shortlist potential candidates.
2. Interview dates, venues and time slots will be communicated via email.
3. Interviews will be conducted, and all applicants are to ensure that they are available on these dates.
4. Candidates will receive feedback regarding application status as per regional office.
5. Successful applicants will receive a Confirmation of Pledge Email/letter.
6. All payments will be made directly into the account of the institution.
7. Students will not be entitled to withdraw any funds paid by Willowton/SANZAF even if the balance is in their favour.
8. The information supplied in the application form is confidential. Where necessary some information will be made available to members of the Bursary committee.