Knysna Rotary Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting
• Ambulance Training
• Architect Drawing
• Business Management
• Education / Teaching
• Engineering
• Firefighting
• Journalism
• Law
• Marketing
• Media and Communication
• Medicine
• Nature Conservation
• Nursing and Caring
• Social Work

Who can apply

• Have resided within Knysna for at least 5 years
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the aforementioned fields of study (the bursary does NOT cover postgraduate studies)
• Demonstrate strong academic ability, with a minimum overall minimum average of 50%
• Have another source of funding

Candidates will receive preference if they

• Have a clear understanding of what the course entails
• Know what career they want to engage in when they complete their studies
• Can provide evidence of strong academic ability in school
• Can show evidence of involvement/ leadership in school/ their community
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have an understanding of hard work
• Have done research for accommodation and travel options
• Plan to engage in work during their holidays
• Have knowledge about the Rotary International organisation
• Are up-to-date with the country’s current affairs
• Have adequate financial support from their parents or guardians

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R6 000, R30 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
• Most recent tertiary academic results, if currently studying
• Re-applicants/ existing bursary holders: mid-year academic results
• Matric results (if completed in 2025)
• End of year tertiary results
• Proof of registration into a tertiary institution

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
   • Knysna Rotary Bursary Application Form 2026
   • Knysna Rotary Bursary Application Form 2026 (option 2)

   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the application form in English or Afrikaans: English version: Knysna Rotary Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf) Afrikaans version: Knysna Rotary Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around November. 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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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
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Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Knysna Rotary

The Rotary Club of Knysna has run a local bursary programme since 1982, funded through community events.