South African Statistical Association (SASA) Bursary Competition South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SASA
The South African Statistical Association (SASA) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the study, application, and advancement of statistical science in South Africa. Established in 1953, SASA serves as a hub for statisticians, data scientists, researchers, and educators, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across academic, governmental, and industrial sectors.
The association offers a platform for sharing cutting-edge research through conferences, publications, and workshops, while also encouraging the development of statistical education and practice. SASA plays a pivotal role in addressing data-driven challenges and supports the use of statistics to drive informed decision-making in South Africa and beyond.
ABOUT THE SASA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The SASA Education Committee is inviting students to apply for the SASA Bursary Competition, for the 2025 academic year.
- View our other Mathematics & Statistics Bursaries and Scholarships here.
- View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SASA 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 studying towards a Statistics or Mathematical Statistics qualification
- You must be a SASA member or must apply for SASA membership (apply here for FREE student membership)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SASA BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at:
3rd year studies: SASA Bursary Application 2025
Honour studies: SASA Bursary Application 2025
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):
- ID document/ passport (certified copy)
- Full academic record (certified copy)
- Motivational letter based on your financial need (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
- Proof of parents or guardians household income
- Proof of any existing student loan balance, if applicable
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SASA BURSARY
6 January 2025 (at 23h55).
(Applications submitted after this date 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 the SASA Education Committee directly:
Contact person: Amy Langston
Email: bursaries@sastat.org
This bursary listing was last updated in December 2024.