ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SASLHA
The South African Speech Language and Hearing Association (SASLHA) is responsible for promoting Speech-Language pathology and Audiology professions to the public. The company is a leader within the industry, ensuring that the best interests of its members on all spheres of activity is upheld in the most professional manner.
SASLHA remains committed to ensure that accessible and appropriate services are readily available to all people with communication disorders. The organization further aims to develop and co-ordinate various professionals with skills and resources within communication, thus upholding the holistic idea of health.
ABOUT THE SASLHA BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED
The South African Speech Language and Hearing Association (SASLHA) is inviting students to apply for the Myrtle L Aron Bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Speech Language Therapy and/or Audiology studies. Through this, SASLHA hopes to help deserving, underprivileged candidates in achieving their tertiary goals.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the SASLHA Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SASLHA 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 SASLHA student member or you must sign up as a SASLHA member
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying towards a degree qualification in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology
- You must have completed your 2nd or 3rd year of study
- You must be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must be in financial need
- You may NOT change your degree course after submitting your application
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SASLHA BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at:Â SASLHA Bursary Application 2025
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record/ most recent subjects (certified copy)
- 2 testimonials from Departmental staff or supervisors, on the University letterhead and signed by the respective staff member (these testimonials should give insight into your academic potential, leadership capabilities and any other additional information. It should also elaborate on why the referee would recommend you for the award)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
- Death certificates if parents or guardians are deceased (certified copy)
- 3 months bank statements of the individual responsible for paying your university admissions
- Video recording briefly answering the following: “Tell us something about yourself, why you believe you deserve this award and how you plan on contributing to the profession in the short and medium term.” (maximum 2 minutes. The video should be recorded on your cell phone/ laptop, compressed to less than 10MB)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SASLHA BURSARY
14 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 South African Speech Language and Hearing Association (SASLHA) directly:
Tel: 086 111 3297
Email: admin@saslha.co.za