SAMA Medical Student Bursary in South Africa 2017 – 2018

SAMA Medical Student Bursary in South Africa 2017 – 2018

South African Medical Association is inviting applications for medical education bursary to support South African citizens who live in South Africa and attending medical school in South Africa. These bursaries are awarded to conduct a study in the medical field i.e. pre-graduate studies towards an MBChB or equivalent degree.
The aim of the bursary is to support South African citizens who live in South Africa and attending medical school in South Africa.
The South African Medical Association (“SAMA”) as we know it today was formally constituted on 21 May 1998 as a unification of a variety of doctors groups that had represented a diversity of interests.
Course Level: Bursaries are available to pursue pre-graduate studies towards an MBChB or equivalent degree.
Study Subject: Bursaries are awarded in the medical field.
Scholarship Award: Bursaries will cover the followings:

• The SAMA medical education bursary will be offered to a number of disadvantaged and deserving individuals on an annual basis (which annual number would depend on the funds available).
• A pre-graduate bursary in the amount of R20, 000.00 will be offered per annum from the first to the fourth year of study and will be paid into the student’s account at the University. The bursary will be non-exclusive (i.e. if the student obtains additional bursaries, this bursary will continue).
• It is envisioned that the continuation of this bursary will be conditional upon the continued pass rate of the student and SAMA will not pay for a repeat year. Continuation of the bursary would be considered for the subsequent year if the student successfully completed the repeat year.
• R10 000.00 will be paid in January after receipt of the previous year’s final examination results as well as the current year’s Proof of Registration with the relevant South African University. The remaining R10 000.00 will be paid in August after receipt of the mid-year examination results.

Numbers of Scholarships: Not known
Scholarship can be taken in South Africa
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following area for these bursaries:

• Only SA citizens will qualify.
• Historically disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
• The copy of the letter of acceptance into an approved South African medical education program. This can be conditional pending final acceptance.
• Scholarship-holders are allowed to hold supplementary bursaries, grants or emoluments with unlimited values.
• If the applicant does receive supplementary funding during the duration of the scholarship, this will need to be declared to the SAMA Bursary Committee

Nationality: South African applicants are eligible for these bursaries.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be medical students.
Medical Scholarship
How to Apply:  Applicants can apply by post.

• Applications must include:
• Full name, address, telephone and email contact information
• Copies of documents to demonstrate South African citizenship (e.g. copy of ID or passport photograph page, birth or citizenship certificate).
• A resume outlining education and volunteer experience. Maximum length – 2 pages.
• The copy of the letter of acceptance to a South African medical school (this document may only be provided at a later date).
• Complete applications with copies of all required documents must be received at the following address on or before September 30

Application Deadline: The application deadline is September 30, 2017.
Scholarship Link
See Also

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