ADSA Bursary Application for 2025

The ADSA Bursary Application for 2025/2026. Find below How to Apply for ADSA Bursary 2025/2026.

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About the ADSA Bursary: The Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) is the professional organisation for Registered Dietitians in South Africa. ADSA has 2 main goals: to serve the interests of Dietitians in South Africa and to promote the nutritional well-being of the community.

ADSA is a registered not-for-profit organization (NPO), formed in 1987 in response to a need felt by dietitians throughout South Africa. Today, ADSA is a national association, with over a thousand members in eight regional branches: Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Province, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng South, Pretoria, Free State, and Mpumalanga.

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Details of ADSA Bursary Application 2025/2026

The bursary will provide partial cover (up to the value of R30 000 each year), for the following expenses: registration fees, textbooks, accommodation and other expenses. Bursary recipients will also receive automatic free ADSA student membership for the duration of the bursary.

Funding will be paid into the university account after receipt of a statement, with the student’s name and student number. The bursary will provide cover for the remaining 3 years of study – from 2nd to 4th year of study.

After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work in South Africa, for at least the duration of the bursary received (this excludes community service year). Bursary recipients must also be an active member of ADSA at their local branch for the same period.

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
You must be studying towards an undergraduate Dietetics qualification
You must be in your 1st year of study (or have completed your 1st year) and be entering your 2nd year in 2025
You must be in financial need
You must be passionate about food science and health issues
You must have strong leadership skills with participation in school

How to Apply for ADSA Bursary Application for 2025

Applications must be submitted online at: ADSA Bursary Application 2025

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

ID document (certified copy)
Most recent academic results (certified copy) (if end of year results are not available yet, submit the latest results – June results)
Motivational letter to support your application (see more details on the application form: max 300 words)
Proof of parents/ guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ pension receipts if receiving pension/ proof of grant if applicable/ death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)
Any other relevant supporting documents (reference letters, proof of employment etc)

ADSA Bursary Application Closing Data for 2025

The Closing Date for ADSA Bursary Application for 2025 is 8 December.

Note: Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.