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Bursary Programme
Making A Difference One Student At A Time
SAYDA Bursary Programme is a division of South African Youth Development Academy.
SAYDA Bursary Programme is committed to empowering the lives of children in South Africa by providing them with all the educational resources they need to be the leaders of tomorrow. Our bursary programmes ensure that all of our youth succeed in all the different aspects of life - at home, in school and in our community. Take a look at our bursary programme and the impact we make to the deserving youth who are determined to transform their lives for the better.
What Is A Bursary Programme?
A bursary is basically a study program that is financially aided for by someone else or a company. This means that funds are made available by a company for a student who wants to study further and who qualifies can do so but moreover need the financial assistance to do this.
Why Do Companies Give Bursaries?
Corporate bursaries are offered by some companies, primarily with the objectives of attracting and upskilling talent to their organizations and investing in youth development, all of which can improve their overall B-BBEE score. Some organizations that offer bursaries require their recipients to complete a practical work training component upon graduation. These are usually in the form of an internship, learnership or graduate program. In these organizations, the bursaries serve as a pipeline of talent for prospective employment.
What Are The Requirements To Apply For A Bursary?
If you are thinking of applying for a bursary, make sure your application meets all the requirements!
Subject Selection
There are general bursaries and there are 'career specific' bursaries available to students. For example Eskom may only offer financial support to students who want to continue their studies in an engineering related field.
Location
Students may be required to live in a certain area or possess citizenship in a certain country before they can apply for an opportunity.
Age
The average age for eligible applicants is between 18 and 25, however every bursary contract is different.
Race/Financial Need
While bursaries can be awarded for excellence, many bursaries aim to redress past injustices by providing financial aid to needy scholars.
Academic Achievement
Applicants may be required to achieve a minimum percentage in a subject in order to be considered for funding.
University Acceptance
Some sponsors only accept applications from students who have received university admission.
What Is Our Role In The Bursary Application Process?
SAYDA Bursary Programme act as intermediary between the funder and the recipient ensuring smooth transition among representatives. SAYDA Bursary Programme recommends the following bursary companies to cover undergraduate and postgraduate studies in engineering, science, technology, accounting, medicine and more.
1. Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary
4. IFA (Independent Field Advertiser) bursary
6. South African Veterinary Foundation (SAVF) bursary
8. Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa/ FPE bursary
9. Tegkor/ Nelson Mandela University bursary
Students can find these bursaries and many more by visiting: www.zabursaries.co.za/
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