• NORTHERN KZN - BURSARY APPLICATION FORM 2024

    SANZAF PIETERMARITZBURG and SANZAF LADYSMITH
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  • This Form is for Students residing in the Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal Only.

    If you are not in Northern KZN, please do NOT use this application. It will be declined.

    SANZAF Offices in Northern KZN :

     

    Pietermaritzburg

    34 Simeon Road, Raisethorpe

    Tel : (033) 397 9133

    Contact Person : Maseera Amin

    Email address : Maseera.Amin@sanzaf.org.za

     

    Ladysmith

    27 Daisy Lane, Ladysmith

    Tel : (036) 633 2792

    Contact Person : Mahommed Dadabhay

    Email Address : mahommed.dadabhay@sanzaf.org.za

     

     

  • This application form takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and must be submitted together with all the required documents by  January 2024.
     
    NOTE to PMB Applicants. Please print application form/supporting documents and bring to 34 Simeon Road, Raisethorpe. 
     
    We recommend that you scan the following documents now, before proceeding with the application process: 1) Matric results, if you intend studying at a University for the first time ever OR 2) University results, if you were a student at University AND 3) Proof of income of parent(s) AND/OR an affidavit if any of them are deceased / unemployed / etc.
     
    You will not be able to submit this form unless you have attached the required documents!
    Failure to submit the required documents may result in your application being rejected.
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  • NOTE! This portal only caters for bursaries for applicants intending to study at a South African University / Technikon / University of Technology.
  • WHO QUALIFIES AND WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR A ZAKAH BURSARY This article is meant to highlight and conscientise the applicant and the applicants family as to who may apply and qualifies for a Zakah Bursary. It is meant to raise moral / ethical issues in the hearts and minds of the applicant and the applicants family. However, as the onus or burden of proof for eligibility to receive Zakah rests with the applicant and the applicants family, it is important that both the applicant and the applicants family read and understand the content of this document before submitting an application form. We apologise in advance if we offend anyone in the process. To begin with, let it be known that the participating organisations are committed to the upliftment and empowerment of the community. This objective is realised through several developmental programmes undertaken by us. However, the primary target group in this regard are those that society in general have forgotten or neglected and who are generally described a “poverty stricken” individuals / families, i.e. the unemployed, those with menial or low paying jobs and those with insufficient income. Also, the Shariah has identified eight categories of recipients of Zakah, namely:1. The Poor2. The Needy3. The Administrators of Zakah4. The Reverts5. Those in Debt6. Those in Bondage7. Those (striving) in the path of Allah8. The Wayfarer The English translations above give a general sense, rather than the specific intent, of who the Shariah intended to benefit through the institution of Zakah. To that end, only some of the above categories may qualify for a bursary, viz: The Poor Generally, those that are unemployed (due to unavailability of work or an inability to secure work due to a lack of skills). It will not include for example, people who can work or have work opportunities – even if unrelated to their skills set or professions. For example, people unwilling to take up some or other form of employment due to pride or an unemployed carpenter unwilling to take up employment as a driver or an unemployed accountant unwilling to take up employment as a cashier, etc. The NeedyGenerally, those that are employed, even as professionals, but whose income is insufficient to cover basic living expenses. However, while the Shariah makes an allowance for basic necessities to be exempt from Zakah, for example; a home, mode of transport, furniture, clothing, etc. it also balances the need to own and acquire assets by urging moderation, non-extravagance and living within ones means. The latter may include planning for the likes of education or other eventualities at the expense of luxuries and conveniences etc. Those in DebtGenerally, those who through circumstances beyond their control, find themselves in debt and are unable to settle it from existing assets, even if it means selling personal assets. Usually one who is faced with the prospect of a legal challenge that will render one insolvent. Zakah is by design an outright grant, i.e. it is not a loan that needs to be re-paid. Therefore, one cannot justify ‘borrowing’ Zakah with the intent of paying it back later without taking the necessary steps to ensure that one qualifies for Zakah in the first place. However, while there is no obligation to repay Zakah, one may voluntarily ‘re-pay’ it or contribute to such a fund if one so wishes. The nature or intention of any such ‘repayment’ will be judged by Allah
  • SECTION A: DETAILS OF APPLICANT
     
  • Home Address
     
  • SECTION B: DETAILS OF PARENT(S) / GUARDIAN(S)
    If deceased please write DECEASED
     
  • SECTION C: DETAILS OF UNIVERSITY
     
  • NOTE: Refer to university prospectus
  • NOTE: Textbooks provided subject to availability of budgets
  • SECTION D1: DETAILS OF ORGANISATIONS YOU RECEIVED A BURSARY FROM IN 2022
  • SECTION D2: DETAILS OF ORGANISATIONS YOU ARE APPLYING TO FOR A BURSARY IN 2023
     
  • Kindly list other organisations you have applied to for a bursary for 2020 if not on the above list

  • NOTE: All applicants are also encouraged apply to a professional institute relating to their intended career path and will be required to provide evidence of application by April 2017. Failure to provide written evidence of application to at least two institutions may result in suspension of the bursary.
     
  • SECTION E: MATRIC RESULTS
     
  • SECTION F: REFERNCES
     
  • SECTION G: FINANCIAL DETAILSPlease provide details for one month i.e. as at the end of November 2023.
     
  • A] Household Income
    NOTE: Exclude parents income if you are living in your own home, i.e. you are not financially dependent on them.
  • Type "0" if not applicable or no income
  • Type "0" if not applicable or no income
  • Type "0" if not applicable or no income
  • Type "0" if not applicable or no income
  • Type "0" if not applicable or no income
  • Type "0" if not applicable or no income
  • Type "0" if not applicable or no income
  • B] Household Expenses
  •  NB! You may be required to provide proof and/or supporting documents for above.
     
  • C] Assets and Liabilities of Applicant Please provide values for the following - only for the applicant
     
  • SECTION H: MOTIVATION
     
  • ADVICE TO APPLICANTSDON’T give one word answers! Don’t Google your answer - it will show at interview. BE HONEST! Don’t exaggerate!
  • SECTION I: GENERAL DECLARATION
     
  • 1) I will devote my time to my studies as long as I am a member of the Bursary Programme.
    2) I will send my examination results and fees statements every semester.
    3) I will participate in the programmes and activities organised, e.g. youth camps, community outreach programmes, seminars, workshops, etc.
    4) I will try to assist in the development of my community and country after I qualify.
    5) Upon my graduation, I will participate in the Graduates Association.
    6) My parent(s) / guardian(s) / spouse are not in a financial position to support my education.
    7) Unless it stipulates "loan" I understand that I am applying for a Zakah bursary.
    8) I hereby grant the sponsor(s) permission to pay my fees directly to the institution(s) concerned.
    9) All the information in this Application Form, including attachments and documents is correct.
    10) I understand that this is only an application for a bursary and by submitting this application I am not assured and/or guaranteed of a bursary and cannot hold the participating organisations and/or its partners/donors accountable for not granting me a bursary.
    11) I will be expected to sign a consent form with the respective organisation(s) should I be considered for a bursary.
    12) I authorise the respective organisations to use my details, photograph and academic records for networking with other organisations and promoting the bursary programme.
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