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SANZAF ZAKAH Bursaries 2022 | How to apply for the SANZAF ZAKAH bursaries program online, requirements, application form, and application closing date 2022.

Want to apply for Bursaries in South Africa 2021? The SANZAF ZAKAH invites applications from suitable and qualified students for their bursary program 2022.

A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.

ABOUT THE COMPANY – SANZAF

The South African National Zakáh Fund (SANZAF) is inviting students to apply for the annual SANZAF Zakah Bursary, for 2022 academic year funding. Each year, the organisation provides funding to students all over South Africa, who are in financial need and are unable to pay for their tertiary studies. The bursary will cover ALL fields of study.

The South African National Zakáh Fund (SANZAF) are a faith-based, educational and socio-welfare organisation that collect and distribute Zakáh and Sadaqát to help the muslim community. SANZAF has been helping poor and needy families for over 43 years, assisting in the empowerment and upliftment of the community.

The Shariah has located 8 categories of Zakah recipients, including the needy; the poor; those in debt; the reverts; the wayfarer; those in bondage; the Zakah administrators and those striving in the path of Allah.

SANZAF ZAKAH Bursary Progam 2022

SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE SANZAF ZAKAH BURSARY

• The Bursary Committee will assess each application and shortlist potential candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview – date, time and venue will be advised via email.
• Candidates who do not attend the interview or submit the required documents, will be disqualified.
• Candidates will be given feedback on their application by their regional office.
• Selected candidates will receive a Confirmation of Pledge letter.
• Bursary payments will be made into the institutions account.
• Candidates will be required to pay for their own registration fees.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SANZAF ZAKAH BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen or a foreign national with a study permit
• You must reside in the province of which you are applying
• You must have proven financial need
• You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised University, University of Technology or Technikon in South Africa
• You must meet the requirements of the SANZAF
  • You must fall into one of these 3 categories:
    • You must be currently in Matric, or
    • You must be currently studying at a tertiary institution and were sponsored by a family member or yourself last year, or
    • You must be currently studying at a tertiary institution and were sponsored by SANZAF last year

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SANZAF ZAKAH BURSARY

Applications must be done online at:

• • • Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha residents: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2022
    • East London residents: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2022
    • Western Cape residents: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2022
    • Durban residents: applications are currently closed
    • Gauteng residents: applications are currently closed
    • Ladysmith residents: applications are currently closed
    • Pietermaritzburg residents: applications are currently closed
    • Kimberley residents: applications are currently closed

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
Matric students must submit these documents:

• • • ID document or study permit if a foreign national (certified copy)
    • Matric latest results (certified copy)
    • Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
    • Testimonial from your school
    • Proof of income: parents/ guardians/ spouse latest payslips OR affidavit if unemployed OR death certificate if deceased

Tertiary student NOT previously sponsored by SANZAF must submit these documents:

• • • ID document OR study permit if a foreign national (certified copy)
    • Matric final results/ certificate (certified copy)
    • Full tertiary academic record (on institutions letterhead)
    • Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
    • Testimonial from your University, Imaam or Religious leader
    • Proof of income from parents, guardians, spouse or your own (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased)

Tertiary student currently sponsored by SANZAF must submit these documents:

• • • Matric final results/ certificate
    • 2021 mid year tertiary results (on institutions letterhead)
    • Proof of income: parents/ guardians/ spouse latest payslips OR affidavit if unemployed OR death certificate if deceased

CLOSING DATES FOR THE SANZAF ZAKAH BURSARY

Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha: 15 November 2021
East London: 15 November 2021
Western Cape: 31 December 2021
Durban: to be confirmed
Gauteng: to be confirmed
Ladysmith: to be confirmed
Pietermaritzburg: to be confirmed
Kimberley: to be confirmed

(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact your nearest SANZAF branch directly:
Port Elizabeth (Contact Person: Dr Shamiega Chaudhari, Email: sisaacs@ufh.ac.za / eastlondon@sanzaf.org.za, Tel: 041 457 1459)
East London: (Contact Person: Dr Shamiega Chaudhari, Email: sisaacs@ufh.ac.za / eastlondon@sanzaf.org.za, Tel: 041 457 1459)
Western Cape: (Contact Person: Faeza Govind, Email: faeza.govind@sanzaf.org.za, Tel: 021 447 0297)
Durban: removed as applications are closed.
Gauteng: removed as applications are closed.
Ladysmith: removed as applications are closed.
Pietermaritzburg: removed as applications are closed.
Kimberley: removed as applications are closed.

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