South African Medical Association Bursary 2020

ABOUT THE COMPANY – SAMA

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) was formed in May 1998 as a way to unify doctors from various groups, who had a range of interests. Today, SAMA is a non-profit organisation for both private
and public sector medical practitioners. The voluntary membership association aims to serve the needs and interests of its members in healthcare-related matters.

The core values of SAMA include: Professional; Leadership; Ubuntu; Innovative; Principled and Vibrant.

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED, COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) bursary is intended for 2nd to 4th year students studying within the medical field (MB ChB or MB BCh), who are from disadvantaged backgrounds and also show strong academic ability.

Bursaries will be awarded to the value of R20 000 per annum, to help medical students pay for tuition fee only (NOT for textbooks, accommodation or other related expenses). As this is not a full coverage bursary, students are allowed to acquire other bursary funding which must be declared to SAMA.

MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWABILITY & SELECTION

Bursaries are renewable each year based on students passing their subjects.

Successful applicants will be contacted telephonically by 30 April 2019. If you have not received any feedback by 1 May 2019, please accept that your application was not successful.

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
Completed Matric
Currently studying towards a MB ChB/ MB BCh Medical qualification (2nd, 3rd and 4th year students only – 1st year students will NOT be funded)
Currently studying at a recognised South African university
Good academic record
Proven financial need
Students from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Download and complete the South African Medical Association Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

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)
Latest exam results (certified copy)
2 recent written testimonials
Parents/ guardians/ applicant proof of income (certified copy)

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: graceb@samedical.org
Ms Grace Baloyi (Bursary Assistant)

2) Post:
The Bursaries Officer
The South Africa Medical Association
P O Box 74789
Lynnwood Ridge
0040

CLOSING DATE

15 March 2020.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact The South Africa Medical Association directly:
Contact Person: Ms Grace Baloyi (Bursary Assistant)
Tel: 012 481 2036
Email: graceb@samedical.org