South African Veterinary Fund (SAVF) Bursary

The South African Veterinary Foundation has been supporting fourth and fifth-year veterinary students since 1999. The foundation has given R235,500 to 36 students, with each bursary now valued at R10,000. Funding comes from the Pet Memorial Fund and generous donations from various sources. These bursaries are awarded to high-achieving students who actively participate in campus activities, and recipients don't have to repay them. The foundation hopes former recipients will contribute to the Pet Memorial Fund. As the cost of veterinary education rises and more students face financial challenges, the foundation has set up a bursary fund to help. They invite public donations, including from individuals, veterinary practices, SAVA branches and Groups, and industry vets. Donations are tax-deductible, and the Foundation believes supporting financially challenged students will create a brighter future for the veterinary profession in South Africa.

Bursaries are ONLY available to BVSc students from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria , who are in their 4th or 5th year of study and in need of financial assistance. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY • You must currently be studying at the University of Pretoria . • You must currently be studying for a BVSc degree (Veterinary Science). • You must be in your 4th or 5th year of study for a BVSc degree.

Applications will re-open again in March 2025, to find out more information please visit SAVF