SASLHA Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a SASLHA student member or you must sign up as a SASLHA member (sign up for your free SASLHA student membership here)
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying towards a degree qualification in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology
• Have completed your 2nd or 3rd year of study
• Be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study in 2026
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Be in financial need
• You may NOT change your degree course after submitting your application

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ most recent subjects (certified copy)
• Testimonials from a clinical supervisor or relevant professional on letterhead (read more about the instructions for a testimonial here)
• 3 months recent personal bank statements
• 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)
• Signed affidavit to confirm that all documentation are original or copies of original documents

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • SASLHA Bursary Application 2026
   • read more about the instructions for a testimonial here

   Applications must be submitted online at: SASLHA Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 086 111 3297

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About SASLHA

The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) represents speech-language therapists and audiologists.