Key Facts
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Eligibility Requirements
- A fourth-year or fifth-year BVSc student at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort
- Good academic results
- Involvement in campus and community activities, such as sports and leadership roles
- Willing to complete a short quiz about the SAVF
Documents Needed
- The online application on the SAVF website
- The short quiz about the SAVF
The SAVF confirms any supporting documents, such as academic results, when the application opens.
About South African Veterinary Foundation Bursary
The South African Veterinary Foundation (SAVF) Bursary helps senior veterinary students pay their tuition fees. The South African Veterinary Foundation awards the bursaries to students in the fourth and fifth years of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) at the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort.
The bursary aims to reduce financial stress, so that students can complete their studies successfully. The Foundation also hopes that its bursary holders will later contribute to the greater good of the veterinary profession.
The SAVF holds an annual bursary awards ceremony at the Onderstepoort campus. The most recent ceremony that it reported took place on 5 October 2023. There is no fixed closing date on this page, so check the SAVF website for the current application process.
Funding Details
The bursary contributes towards your tuition fees. In 2023, the Foundation awarded four bursaries of R12,000 each to fourth-year and fifth-year BVSc students. It made four awards that year because it had not been possible to award bursaries in 2022.
The bursaries are funded by the SAVF's supporters. The Foundation thanked Lakato (Pty) Ltd for its support, and the Seria family for its commitment to supporting the bursary fund every year.
The SAVF also awards prizes to top students at Onderstepoort, such as a R5,000 Pet Memorial Fund prize for the best student in the small animal medicine and surgery module.
Where You Can Study
The bursary is for students at the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort, which is part of the University of Pretoria. The awards ceremony is held on the Onderstepoort campus, with the faculty's support.
The Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort is South Africa's only veterinary faculty, so this bursary is open only to its BVSc students.
About South African Veterinary Foundation
About the South African Veterinary FoundationThe South African Veterinary Foundation (SAVF) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1984. It operates from VetHouse in Monument Park, Pretoria, and is a registered public b…
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- VetHouse, 47 Gemsbok Avenue, Monument Park, Pretoria, 0181
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- +27 12 346 1150
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The bursary is for students in their fourth or fifth year of the BVSc degree. Normally, the Foundation awards two bursaries each year: one to a fourth-year student and one to a fifth-year student. The bursary for the fourth-year student is called the Da Vinci Bursary, named after a beloved Labrador whose family supports the bursary fund.
The Foundation looks for well-rounded students. Selection considers your academic results and your involvement in campus and community life, such as sports and leadership roles.
As part of the process, candidates also complete a short quiz about the SAVF.
Application Procedure
Apply for financial support through the SAVF website. After you apply, you will also be asked to do a short quiz about the Foundation. The SAVF selects its bursary holders and presents the awards at its annual ceremony at Onderstepoort.
Because the Foundation normally makes only two awards a year, apply early, and make sure your application shows both your academic results and your campus and community involvement.
Questions about this application?
Contact South African Veterinary Foundation directly:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the SAVF bursary?
Fourth-year and fifth-year BVSc students at Onderstepoort.
How much is the SAVF bursary?
In 2023, each bursary was worth R12,000 towards tuition fees.
How many bursaries does the SAVF award?
Normally two a year, one for a fourth-year and one for a fifth-year student.
How do I apply?
Apply through the SAVF website, and complete a short quiz about the Foundation.
