The Athlone Institute Trust (AIT) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Paarl or Mbekweni area (Western Cape) OR parishioner at any of the 5 members churches of the Athlone Institute Trust (which include: St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Immanuel UR Church, Bethel United Congregational Church (UCC), Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Zions Uniting Reformed Church).

Required Fields of study:

Bursaries will be available for studies in ANY field, at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

The bursary will provide cover for a portion of registration fees and tuition fees (the total value will be determined by the AIT).

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen (by birth)
• You must permanently resident of Paarl or Mbekweni, in the Western Cape province (or you must be a parishioner of one of the five member churches of the Athlone Institute Trust)
• You must be a member of one of the member churches of the AIT or a member in at any bona-fide denomination/ religious institution in Paarl or Mbekweni
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be in financial need
• You must be enrolled to study towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, on a full-time or part-time basis, for the 2024 academic year
• You must be enrolled to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (TVET College/ University/ University of Technology)
• You must have passed your previous year of study, if currently studying
• You must be willing to take part in community service within the Paarl/ Mbekweni area
• You must be willing to take part in the mentoring programme