IFA (Independent Field Advertiser) Bursary South Africa 2025 – 2026
ABOUT THE COMPANY – IFA
IFA (Independent Field Advertiser), is a division of Clientèle Life and is one of the largest network marketing companies in South Africa. They are one of the most respected and trusted companies within the financial services sector.
IFA’s product offerings include the Clientèle Funeral Dignity Plan; the Clientèle Ultimate Dignity Plan; the Clientèle Ultimate Foundation Plan; the Clientèle Wealth Plan and Clientèle Legal Plans.
In 2008, Clientèle initiated the IFA Bursary Scheme to assist academically deserving students to achieve their dreams. They have since invested over R9.5 million in over 100 tertiary students.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME
IFA bursaries will be awarded to children of active members, in their chosen field of study.
The bursary value will be to a maximum of R60 000 per annum, which will help students to pay for tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation and study equipment.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview with a Bursary Committee member. Students not currently at University will also be required to take part in an online career assessment.
All students will receive notification of the outcome of their application by 30 June 2018 (via SMS), however, successful applicants will only be announced by 14 January 2019.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
- South African citizen
- The biological child/ child of a legal guardian of an active IFA who has paid their monthly business fee for a minimum of 12 months
- IFA member must remain an active member for the entire duration of your studies
- Under 21 years old at the time of bursary application deadline (30 April)
- Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
- Achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in Matric
- Achieved a minimum of 50% for all subjects in Grade 11 and Matric, if currently at university
- Studying or intend on studying towards a full-time undergraduate qualification
- Studying or intend on studying at a South African tertiary University, accredited by the Department of Education
- NOT currently in receipt of any other bursary funding from another institute
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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the IFA Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
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 be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- ID photo attached to the form
- Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
- Matric results or progress report, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Latest tertiary progress report, if currently in your first year of tertiary studies (certified copy)
- Parents/ guardians proof of income (if employed: latest payslips/ letter from employer/ tax return statement, if unemployed: sworn statement, if self-employed: latest financial statement)
- Death certificates if one or both parents are deceased
- Proof of legal guardian (where applicable)
- A sworn statement from one parent if your parents are separated/ divorced
- Motivational letter, written by your parent/ guardian
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Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Post:
The CSI Officer IFA
P O Box 1316
Rivonia
2128
2) Hand-delivered:
Clientèle Office Park
Cnr Rivonia and Alon Roads
Morningside
Sandton
3) IFA Application Collection Box at your closest official IFA Presentation Venue
CLOSING DATE
30 April 2021.
(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 IFA directly:
Clientèle Limited
Contact Person:
Emily Molakeng (CSI Officer)
Tel: 011 320 3064 (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 12:00 only)
