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Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of a Speech-Language Therapy and/or Audiology qualification
- Successfully completed 2nd or 3rd year of study
- Studying at a South African university offering these programmes
- SASLHA member (free to join)
- Selected on academic merit and financial need
About Saslha Bursary
The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) is the professional body representing speech-language therapy and audiology practitioners in South Africa. SASLHA promotes both professions to the public and supports its members' professional development.
Each year, SASLHA awards the Myrtle L Aron Bursary to a student studying Speech-Language Therapy and/or Audiology, to help address the shortage of qualified practitioners in these fields in South Africa.
Funding Details
The bursary provides financial support to a successful third- or fourth-year student, awarded on academic merit and financial need. The exact monetary value was not published on SASLHA's own site and should be confirmed directly with the association.
Where You Can Study
Open to students at any South African university that offers Speech-Language Therapy and/or Audiology qualifications.
About South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA)
The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) is the professional association representing speech-language therapists and audiologists in South Africa, and it plays a role in promoting these allied healt…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The Myrtle L Aron Bursary is aimed at third- or fourth-year Speech-Language Therapy and/or Audiology students who have successfully completed their second or third year of study at a South African university offering these programmes. Applicants must be, or become, a SASLHA member; membership is free.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SASLHA related to Sasol?
No. SASLHA (the South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association) is a professional body for speech-language therapy and audiology practitioners. It has no connection to Sasol, the petrochemical company. This listing was previously mislinked to Sasol in error and has now been corrected.
Is the bursary currently open?
As at 28 August 2026, SASLHA's own student information page showed applications as closed, with the most recently verified closing date (16 February 2026) already passed. No confirmed date for the next round was available, so no dates are shown here.
Do I need to be a SASLHA member to apply?
Yes. Applicants must be a SASLHA member, though membership itself is free to join.
Who administers this bursary?
SASLHA administers the Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund itself, as the professional association for the Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology professions in South Africa.
