Athlone Institute Bursary Project Fund (AIBPROF)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen (by birth)
• 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)
• 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
• Have completed Matric
• Be in financial need
• Be enrolled to study towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, on a full-time or part-time basis, for the 2025 academic year
• Be enrolled to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (TVET College/ University/ University of Technology)
• Have passed your previous year of study, if currently studying
• Be willing to take part in community service within the Paarl/ Mbekweni area
• Be willing to take part in the mentoring programme

What the bursary covers

• A portion of registration fees
• Tuition fees (the total value will be determined by the AIT)

Documents you will need

• 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)

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
   • AIBPROF Bursary Application 2025
   • AIBPROF Online Bursary Application Step-by-Step Guide
   • HERE
   • HERE (option 2)
   • HERE (option 3)

   Applications must be submitted online at: AIBPROF Bursary Application 2025

   Applicants may read the AIBPROF Online Bursary Application Step-by-Step Guide here.

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 072 360 3710

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

About Athlone Institute Bursary Project Fund (AIBPROF)

The Athlone Institute Trust was founded in Paarl in 1926 to widen access to higher education for local learners.