Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa Bursaries
ABOUT THE BURSAR
The South African Pharmaceutical Association was founded in 1885 by a team of 7 pharmacists – this lead to the creation of other pharmaceutical societies across the country and thereafter the birth of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) in 1946.
UNDERGRADUATE BURSARY
ABOUT THE BURSARY
The Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE), as part of the PSSA are offering bursary awards to undergraduate students, studying within the pharmacy at a recognised tertiary institution. Awarding of the bursary will be based on mainly financial criteria, however applicants are still required to fulfill academic criteria.
Please download and read the PSSA Bursary Criteria (undergraduate) (pdf) before applying.
ELIGIBILITY
Only applicants meeting the following minimum criteria may apply:
- South African citizen,
- Pharmacy student (from second year onwards),
- Achieved a minimum average pass mark of 60% and passed all subjects,
- Family income is less than R130 000 per annum (before tax).
HOW TO APPLY
The latest application form can be downloaded from: www.pssa.org.za/A_FPE_bursaries.asp (available from 1 July annually).
Please include the following supporting documents with your complete application form:
- SA ID document (certified copy),
- Copy of academic results,
- Parents/ guardians proof of income.
CLOSING DATE
To be confirmed.
POSTGRADUATE BURSARY
ABOUT THE BURSARY
The South African Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists (SAAHIP) is a sector of the PSSA who are offering postgraduate bursaries to full-time postgraduate students studying within the pharmacy sector.
Please download and read the PSSA Bursary Guidelines (Postgraduate) (pdf) before applying.
ELIGIBILITY
Only applicants meeting the following minimum criteria may apply:
- South African citizen,
- Full-time pharmacy students (enrolled in a School of Pharmacy),
- PSSA member,
HOW TO APPLY
The latest application form can be downloaded from: www.pssa.org.za/A_FPE_bursaries.asp (available from 1 October annually).
Please include the following supporting documents with your complete application form:
- SA ID document (certified copy),
- Copy of academic results.
Complete application forms must be submitted via email to:
Ms Nitsa Manolis
Email: nitsa@pharmail.co.za
Supporting documents can be submitted in one of the following ways:
Fax: 0866 159 835
Email: nitsa@pharmail.co.za
CLOSING DATE
21 February annually.
CONTACT
For any bursary queries, please contact
Tel: 012 470 9562