ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION
The IFA will be awarding bursaries to children of active members, within their chosen field of study.
The bursary value will be to a maximum of R60 000 per annum, covering tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation and study equipment.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- South African citizen
- A biological child/ child of a legal guardian of an active IFA who are paying their monthly business fees (and must remain an active member for the duration of your studies)
- IFA member must remain an active member for the entire duration of your studies
- Under 21 years old at the time of bursary application deadline (30 April)
- Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
- Achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Grade 11 final results or in Matric
- Studying or intend on studying towards a full-time undergraduate qualification (first and second year only)
- Studying or intend on studying at a South African tertiary institute, accredited by the Department of Education
- NOT currently in receipt of any other bursary funding from another institute
- Will complete your studies in the minimum number of years as stated by your tertiary institution
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the IFA Bursary Application Form
Submit the following supporting documentation along with your application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- ID photo attached to the form
- Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
- Matric results or progress report, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Latest tertiary progress report, if currently in your first year of tertiary studies (certified copy)
- Parents/ guardians proof of income (if employed: latest payslips/ letter from employer/ tax return statement, if unemployed: sworn statement, if self-employed: latest financial statement)
- Death certificates if one or both parents are deceased
- Proof of legal guardian (where applicable)
- Sworn statement from one parent if your parents are separated/ divorced
- Motivational letter written by your parent/ guardian
- Confirmation of acceptance to university (to be sent successful candidates by 20 January 2021)
Applications can be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Post:
The CSI Officer IFA
P O Box 1316
Rivonia
2128
2) Hand delivered:
Clientèle Office Park
Cnr Rivonia and Alon Roads
Morningside
Sandton
CLOSING DATE
30 April 2020.
