South African Veterinary Foundation (SAVF) Bursary

Offered by South African Veterinary Foundation (SAVF)

Closed Usually closes around June

The SAVF Bursary supports fourth- and fifth-year BVSc students at the University of Pretoria who are in financial need and active in student life.

Who can apply

  • Be studying towards a BVSc degree (Veterinary Science), within the Faculty of Veterinary Science
  • Be studying at the University of Pretoria
  • Be in your 4th or 5th year of study
  • Be in need of financial assistance
  • Have achieved a minimum average of result 60% in your examinations
  • Be actively involved in student activities (this can include sport, cultural activities, or any other aspect of student life)

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R12 000

  • A work-back period applies: you may need to work for the funder after graduating, usually for as long as you were funded.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • 2024 full academic record (in PDF format)

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
    SAVF Bursary Application 2026

    Applications must be submitted online at: SAVF Bursary Application 2026

    Note: attachments must NOT be larger than 25mb each and can be uploaded in various formats.

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around June. 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.

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About South African Veterinary Foundation (SAVF)

The South African Veterinary Foundation is a non-profit, founded in 1984, that funds animal health education and research.

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