Knysna Rotary Bursary South Africa 2026

Rotary International is one of the largest organizations in the world. Its goals are to provide services to all, promote integrity, and enhance the world’s understanding, peace and goodwill through the fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Membership to Rotary clubs are based on application and invitation, as well as a number of social factors. To date, Rotary Club has more than 1.4 million Club members worldwide, in more than 46 000 clubs. The Knysna Rotary currently has 45 permanent members, all actively working towards the principle of “Service above Self.” The club is vibrant and active, with members working tirelessly towards supporting various community programmes and projects within the greater Knysna area.

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 have resided within Knysna for at least 5 yearsYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the aforementioned fields of study (the bursary does NOT cover postgraduate studies)You must demonstrate strong academic ability, with a minimum overall minimum average of 50%You must have another source of funding Candidates will receivepreferenceif they: Have a clear understanding of what the course entailsKnow what career they want to engage in when they complete their studiesCan provide evidence of strong academic ability in schoolCan show evidence of involvement/ leadership in school/ their communityHave excellent communication skillsHave an understanding of hard workHave done research for accommodation and travel optionsPlan to engage in work during their holidaysHave knowledge about the Rotary International organisationAre up-to-date with the country’s current affairsHave adequate financial support from their parents or guardians

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Download and complete the application form in English or Afrikaans:English version:Knysna Rotary Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf)Afrikaans version:Knysna Rotary Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Knysna Rotary bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Passport sized photo (to be attached to the application form)Matric latest results, if currently in MatricMatric certificate, if completed MatricMost recent tertiary academic results, if currently studyingRe-applicants/ existing bursary holders: mid-year academic results Applications must be submitted via email to:hgtom57@gmail.com(Insert the words “Knysna Rotary Bursary 2026” in the email subject line). Selected candidates may be required to submit the following supporting documentation: Matric results (if completed in 2025)End of year tertiary resultsProof of registration into a tertiary institutionStudent numberBanking details of the tertiary institution