The Athlone Institute Bursary Project Fund (AIBPROF) applications are open with a new set of criteria.
“AIBPROF heard the hearts of students who want to study part-time and do post-graduate studies and have extended the criteria to include diploma and certificate courses. This is to increase and intensify the impact of a well-educated workforce” said Gail Jacobs, AIBPROF Chairperson.
Rev Christopher Swartz, chairperson of the Athlone Institute Trust (AIT), concurred with Rev Denver Heugh, who with great excitement and a broad smile, said: “Now I am happy because we are doing the right thing for our students”.
The new criteria will accommodate more students who are eager to follow their career path. In 2022, the AIT earmarked R600 000 and at their next meeting will confirm the bursary allocation amount for 2023.
The AIT, a recipient of the prestigious Impumelelo Social Innovations Centre Award has been in existence since 1926, through the collective effort of members from the five member churches. For the past 23 years the Athlone Institute Trust, through the Athlone Institute Bursary Project Fund, has been awarding students with bursaries. Awards are variable and cover a percentage of the cost of tuition and registration. Bursary funds are paid directly to tertiary institutions and are not repayable.
Applicants are advised to adhere to the following new criteria: . The applicant should be South African by birth and a permanent resident of Paarl or Mbekweni. If residing outside the boundaries of Paarl or Mbekweni the applicant should be a parishioner of one of the five member churches of the Athlone Institute Trust, namely, Holy Trinity or St Stephen’s Anglican, URC Immanuel or Zions, or Bethal Congregational.. The applicant should have obtained their matric certificate.. The applicant should prove financial need by producing financial records.. The applicant should be enrolled as a part-time or full-time undergraduate or post-graduate student for the academic year at a tertiary institution (TVET College/Universities/Universities of Technology). The intended course of study and the institution should be registered with the Council of Higher Education.. Students, who want to re-apply for subsequent years of studies, should produce an academic record verifying their promotion.. The applicant should produce proof of registration for studies and other required documentation as stipulated in the application form.. Be willing to become involved in community service in the Paarl/Mbekweni area.. Particpate in the mentoring programme.
Application forms and information for the bursaries are available at the offices of the member churches, at Drakenstein Pharmacy situated in Jan van Riebeeck Road and at New Orleans High School.
For further enquiries contact Ernest at admin@athlonebursary.co.za. The closing date for bursary applications is Tuesday 28 February and completed application forms can be placed in the box at Drakenstein Pharmacy.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
