Blind SA Bursary South Africa 2023

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – BLIND SA

Blind SA, originally known as the South African Blind Worker’s Organisation, was formed in 1946, with the purpose of helping the blind find meaningful careers. While this is still one of the organisations main goals, Blind SA has since gone on to placing blind people in jobs, establishing Braille Services, awarding bursaries, creating a skills development service, successfully lobbying and pursuing matters that concerns the blind.

 

ABOUT THE BLIND SA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Blind SA is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to blind and partially sighted students AND children of parents who are blind or partially sighted (whereby the parents must be a member in good standing of a Member Organisation affiliated to Blind SA). Bursaries are available for full-time and part-time studies at tertiary institutions.

Blind SA bursaries are awarded twice each year, to provide visually disabled students the same opportunities as their sighted peers. Blind SA bursaries are made possible by donors who sponsor students at tertiary level around South Africa, from first year through to a postgraduate Masters degree.

MORE ABOUT THE BLIND SA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

Bursaries will be awarded to the value of R8 000 for full-time studies and R4 000 for part-time studies.

Candidates will be selected based on 2 main criteria: merit and availability of funding.

Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time and candidates have to reapply for funding each year.

All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application and funding will be paid to successful students by 31 March and 31 August each year, after receipt of registration details and verification of criteria.

www.zacareers.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Blind SA Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BLIND SA BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be blind or partially sighted OR a child of a parent who is blind or partially sighted and the parent must be a member in good standing of a Member Organisation affiliated to Blind SA
• You must have completed Matric or an equivalent qualification
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric or equivalent qualification (if this is your first application)
• You must have passed a majority of your courses in the previous year or semester (if you are a previous bursary recipient)
• You must be enrolled or studying on a full-time or part-time basis
• You must be enrolled or studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

• HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BLIND SA BURSARY

  Download and complete the Blind SA Bursary Application 2023 (.doc)

  Please note:

  • The application form is available in braille on request.
  • The application form must be completed if you are a first time applicant or a previous bursary recipient of Blind SA.

  Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • Most recent academic achievement (certified copy)
  • Final examination results for the previous academic year (this must be submitted as soon as it is available and by NO LATER THAN 1 February or 1 July each year)
  • Proof of registration and student number (certified copy)
  • Detailed description of your course (including duration and fees)
  • Eye condition form (signed and stamped by an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist)

   

  Applications must be submitted to the Blind SA Head Office, in either of the following ways:

  – Email: lindre@blindsa.org.za
  (Insert the words “Blind SA Bursary 2023” in the email subject line).

• Post: Blind SA, Private Bag X9005, CROWN MINES, 2025
   

  CLOSING DATE FOR THE BLIND SA BURSARY

  31 January 2023 and 31 July 2023 (these 2 application windows are open each year).
  (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
   

  CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

  For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Blind SA directly:
  Contact person: Lindre Playandi
  Email: lindre@blindsa.org.za
  Tel: 011 839 1793 / 011 839 1794