ASSET (Association for Educational Transformation) Bursary South Africa 2019

ABOUT THE COMPANY – ASSET

The Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET), a non-profit organisation situated in the Western Cape was founded in January 2003. The organisation previously operated under the wing of the SAIRR (South African Institute of Race Relations), with a longstanding history of assisting disadvantaged students with their educational needs.

As a way of giving back to the disadvantaged community, ASSET have a bursary programme to allow students to pursue their studies who lack the funds to pay for their tuition. Funding is received from not only local and national donors, but also international donors.

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME

Each year ASSET award bursaries to students pursuing their first higher certificate/ diploma/ degree qualification at a University or University of Technology within the Western Cape (University of Cape Town/ University of the Western Cape/ University of Stellenbosch/ Cape Peninsula University of Technology).

The bursary covers any field of study and the value varies, covering portion of the tuition, registration and textbook fees. The bursary will be paid directly to the University that the applicant is enrolled in.

Recipients will be selected based on academic merit and financial need. The decision will be made in January by a Selection Committee meeting and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received any feedback by the end of February, regard your application as unsuccessful.

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
Reside within the Western Cape
Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
Intend on studying full time towards your first higher certificate/ diploma/ degree qualification
Intend on studying at a University or University of Technology within the Western Cape (NOT a private institution or FET College)
Meet the entry requirements at a University or University of Technology for your chosen course of study
Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged communities and those in financial need

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Download and complete the ASSET Bursary application form in either of the following formats:
ASSET Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
ASSET Bursary Application Form (.doc)

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 be disregarded):

ID document (certified copy)
Grade 11 final results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if available (certified copy)
Latest Matric/ tertiary results, if finals are not available (certified copy)
Proof of household income (payslips if employed/ sworn statement or affidavit/ pension advice if applicable)

Applications must be delivered or posted to:
Bursary Department
Association for Educational Transformation
5 Long Street
Mowbray
7700
Western Cape
South Africa

(Note: faxed and emailed applications will NOT be accepted)

CLOSING DATE

30 September 2019.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)