APPLICATION 2025

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ATHLONE INSTITUTE 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 a permanent resident of Paarl or Mbekweni OR a parishioner at one of the five member churches of the Athlone Institute Trust (AIT).
• You must be a member of one of the member churches, of the AIT, or a member at any bona-fide denomination/ religious institution in Paarl or Mbekweni.
• You must have completed matric and obtained a matric certificate,
• You must prove financial need
• You must have a proven strong academic record,
• You must be enrolled to study towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, on a full-time or part-time basis, for 2025
• You must be enrolled to study at a tertiary institution (TVET College/ University/ University of Technology) recognised and accredited by the Council for Higher Education.
• If you are currently studying, you must have passed your previous year of study.
• You must be willing to partake in community service within the Paarl/ Mbekweni area.
• You must be willing to partake in the mentoring programme.

The following documents must accompany the complete application form:

• ID document (certified copy)
• Proof of registration at tertiary institution (certified copy)
• Proof of registration fee payment for 2025 (certified copy)
• Proof of residence
• Parents/ guardians / own / spouse’s recent payslips (certified copies) OR sworn affidavits if they are unemployed
• 1st year tertiary students: Matric results (certified copy),
• Senior or postgraduate tertiary students: Full Academic record (certified copy).
• Official Testimonial from your Religious Leader