SAMA Bursary

Historically, the SAMA Bursary is offering a R20 000 per year to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are studying or have an interest in studying in the medical field (MB ChB / MB BCh). The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is a non-profit organisation that represents private and public sector medical practitioners. Currently there are no bursaries offered by SAMA. Please read a message obtained from the SAMA website : " Dear Bursary- and Scholarship - candidates As you might be aware, SAMA is a non-profit company which depends on sponsorships and donations to be able to provide the medical student bursaries and scholarships for PhD and Research Masters students. Due to the unfortunate economic climate emanating from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many of our stakeholders and donors failed to make sufficient financial commitments. The SAMA Board reviewed the request for funding from the EST on 28 November 2020 and decided that no new bursaries or scholarships will be granted in 2021. SAMA is therefore NOT able to process any new bursaries and scholarships for 2021. Our marketing and Communications Department have embarked on a marketing drive to secure funding for bursaries and scholarships so that normal operations may resume as soon as possible. Please be assured that we are trying our utmost to reinstate the bursaries and scholarships as soon as possible and we will continue to honor current recipients of undergraduate bursaries and postgraduate scholarships. This is an unfortunate situation affecting the South African and global economy. SAMA remains committed in supporting medical students and promoting academic medicine and research. "

Potential applicants must meet the following criteria: South African citizen Completed Matric Currently studying towards a Medical qualification (1st to 4th year of study) at a recognised South African university Proven financial need *Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups

Currently there are no bursaries offered by SAMA. Please read a message obtained from the SAMA website : " Dear Bursary- and Scholarship - candidates As you might be aware, SAMA is a non-profit company which depends on sponsorships and donations to be able to provide the medical student bursaries and scholarships for PhD and Research Masters students. Due to the unfortunate economic climate emanating from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many of our stakeholders and donors failed to make sufficient financial commitments. The SAMA Board reviewed the request for funding from the EST on 28 November 2020 and decided that no new bursaries or scholarships will be granted in 2021. SAMA is therefore NOT able to process any new bursaries and scholarships for 2021. Our marketing and Communications Department have embarked on a marketing drive to secure funding for bursaries and scholarships so that normal operations may resume as soon as possible. Please be assured that we are trying our utmost to reinstate the bursaries and scholarships as soon as possible and we will continue to honor current recipients of undergraduate bursaries and postgraduate scholarships. This is an unfortunate situation affecting the South African and global economy. SAMA remains committed in supporting medical students and promoting academic medicine and research. " When bursaries become available, you can follow the below information for guidance on how to apply: Students straight out of matric and applying to university for the first time must meet entrance requirements of the chosen institution. Students in their 2nd and 3rd must download and complete the SAMA Bursary Application Form (pdf) . The form can also be downloaded online here OR can be requested by emailing: graceb@samedical.org / karlienp@samedical.org . The following documentation must be submitted with a completed application form. Certified copy of ID document/ passport/ birth certificate/ citizenship certificate Applicants full name, contact details and residential address CV (stating education and volunteer experience) to a maximum of 2 pages Two most recent reports Proof of financial circumstances (certified copy) Letter of acceptance into medical program and South African medical school (can be submitted after application form) Completed SAMA Bursary Confidential Report form. Completed application forms and additional documents must be submitted in one of the following ways: Email: karlienp@samedical.org Ms Karlien Pienaar (Bursary Assistant) Post: The Bursaries Officer The South Africa Medical Association P O Box 74789 Lynnwood Ridge 0040