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 to increase and intensify the impact of a well-educated workforce” said Gail Jacobs, AIBPROF chairperson.
The AIT, recipient of the prestigious Impumelelo Social Innovations Centre Award, has existed since 1926, through the collective effort of five member churches.
For the past 23 years the trust, through its Athlone Institute Bursary Project Fund, has awarded students with bursaries.
These 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 criteria:
1. 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 five member churches of the Athlone Institute Trust, namely Holy Trinity, St Stephen’s Anglican, URC Immanuel, Zions or Bethal Congregational.
2. The applicant should have obtained their matric certificate.
3. The applicant should prove financial need by producing financial records.
4. The applicant should be enrolled as a part- or full-time under- 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.
5. Students who want to re-apply for subsequent years of studies should produce an academic record verifying their promotion.
6. The applicant should produce proof of registration for studies and other required documentation as stipulated in the application form.
7. Be willing to become involved in community service in the Paarl/Mbekweni area.
8. Participate 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 queries contact Ernest at admin@athlonebursary.co.za.
The closing date for bursary applications is Tuesday 29 February 2024. Completed application forms can be placed in the box at Drakenstein Pharmacy. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
