ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ATHLONE INSTITUTE
The Athlone Institute Trust (AIT) was established in 1926, when residents of the Paarl area recognised the need for Higher Educational facilities for coloured students. In 1998, the Bursary Project Committee was founded and later in 2006 became renamed to “The Athlone Institute Bursary Project Fund (AIBPROF)”. Athlone Institute Bursary Project Fund has since helped more than 1500 students with their tertiary studies.
In 2020, the AIT awarded R600 000 in bursaries and bursary loans to 42 students, studying towards various qualifications.
ABOUT THE AIBPROF BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & VALUE
The Athlone Institute Trust (AIT) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 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 (AIT) (which include: St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Immanuel UR Church, Bethel United Congregational Church (UCC), Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Zions Uniting Reformed Church).
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 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 (by birth)
- You must permanently reside in Paarl or Mbekweni, in the Western Cape province OR be 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 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 2025 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
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ATHLONE INSTITUTE BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: AIBPROF Bursary Application 2025
Applicants may read the AIBPROF Online Bursary Application Step-by-Step Guide here.
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):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if entering 1st year of study (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of registration at tertiary institution (certified copy)
- Proof of registration fee payment for the current year (certified copy)
- Proof of residence
- Parents, guardians, spouse or own proof of household income (certified copies of latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
- Student Account Information (to be completed by the Tertiary Institution) – download form HERE
- Official Testimonial by your Religious Leader – download form HERE
- Declaration of Information Submitted – download form HERE
CLOSING DATE FOR THE ATHLONE INSTITUTE BURSARY
28 February 2025.
(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 the Athlone Institute directly:
Contact person: Ernest
Tel: 072 360 3710
Email: admin@athlonebursary.co.za