SAMA Bursary 2025 for South African Students

SAMA Bursary 2025 for South African Students

Deadline: 15 November 2024

Location: South Africa

About SAMA Bursary

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is accepting applications for 2025 academic year bursaries. Bursaries will be awarded for Medical studies (MB ChB or MB BCh).

Bursaries will be awarded to a value of R20 000 per annum, to supplement the tuition fee. The bursary must NOT be used for accommodation, books or any other related fees. Funds will be paid directly into the student’s university account.

The bursary award will be valid for 1 year only, however, students with good academic results will be eligible to apply and be considered in the following year.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards a Medical qualification (MB ChB or MB BCh)
  • You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2025 (the bursary will NOT fund 1st year students)
  • You must be studying at a recognised medical school in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must be in financial need
  • Students from historically disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply
  • Preference will be given to SAMA members

How to apply

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:

  • Email: bursaries@samedical.org
  • Post: The Bursaries Officer, The South Africa Medical Association, PO Box 74789, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040

Successful candidates will be contacted telephonically by 15 December 2024. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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