SANZAF Zakah Bursary South Africa 2024

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SANZAF

SANZAF Zakah Bursary South Africa 2024 | 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.

ABOUT THE SANZAF ZAKAH BURSARY PROGRAMME

The South African National Zakáh Fund (SANZAF) is inviting students to apply for the SANZAF Zakah Bursary, for the 2024 academic year.

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.

Things To Note Before Applying For A Bursary

Bursary Motivational Letter

Tips for Students On Managing Your Bursary Funds

Psychometric Assessments for Bursary Applications

SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE SANZAF ZAKAH BURSARY

The Bursary Committee will assess each application received 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 fall into one of these 3 categories:
    - currently in Matric
    - currently studying at a tertiary institution and sponsored by a family member or yourself last year
    - currently studying at a tertiary institution and sponsored by SANZAF last year
  - 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 have applied for NSFAS before applying for this bursary
  - 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

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SANZAF ZAKAH BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at:

- - Durban students: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2024
  - Western Cape students: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2024
  - Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth students: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2024
  - Gauteng students: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2024
  - East London students: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2024
  - Ladysmith students: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2024
  - Pietermaritzburg students: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2024
  - Kimberley students: SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2024

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SANZAF Zakah bursary.
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 (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  - Testimonial from your school
  - Parents/ guardians/ spouse/ your own proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)

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 (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  - Testimonial from your University, Imaam or Religious leader
  - Parents/ guardians/ spouse/ your own proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)

Tertiary student currently sponsored by SANZAF must submit these documents:

- - Matric final results/ certificate
  - 2023 mid year tertiary results (on institutions letterhead)
  - Parents/ guardians/ spouse/ your own proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)

CLOSING DATES FOR THE SANZAF ZAKAH BURSARY

Durban: closed.
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth: closed.
Western Cape: 31 December 2023.
Gauteng: 10 January 2024.
East London: 15 January 2024.
Ladysmith: 25 January 2024.
Pietermaritzburg: 15 January 2024.
Kimberley: 31 January 2024.

(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:

- - Durban (Contact person: Razia Hamid, email: Razia.Hamid@sanzaf.org.za, tel: 031 309 6786)
  - Western Cape (Contact person: Faeza Govind, email: faeza.govind@sanzaf.org.za, tel: 021 638 5108)
  - Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth (Contact person: Hazra Karriem, email: hazra.karrim.agnew@sanzaf.org.za, tel: 041 457 1459)
  - Gauteng (Contact person: Saadiqah Letsoara, email: bursary.jhb@sanzaf.org.za, tel: 011 834 6046)
  - East London (Contact person: Imaan Poovan, email: Imaan.Poovan@sanzaf.org.za, tel: 043 722 7453)
  - Ladysmith (Contact person: Mahommed Dadabhay, email: mahommed.dadabhay@sanzaf.org.za, tel: 036 633 2792)
  - Pietermaritzburg (Contact person: Maseera Amin, email: Maseera.Amin@sanzaf.org.za, tel: 033 397 9133)
  - Kimberley (Contact person: Ebrahim Joubyar, email: Ebrahim.joubyar@sanzaf.org.za, tel: 053 831 2758)