SANZAF Bursary Application Form

CENTRAL BURSARY WELFARE FORUM APPLICATIONS PORTAL
ONE APPLICATION FORM FOR EVERYONE

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS: Africa Muslims Agency (AMA) - Al-Imdaad Foundation - Al-Baraka Bank - Arabic Studies Circle Trust - Crecsent of Hope (CoH) - Darul Yatama Wal Masakeen (DYWM) - Darul-Ihsan - Islamic Development Bank (IDB) - Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) - Iqraa Trust - Jamaitul Ulema KZN - Stanger and Districts Islamic Cultural Society (SADICS) – South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF)
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This online bursary application form is for applicants who reside in KwaZulu-Natal only. Please do not use this form if you are not resident in KwaZulu-Natal as your application will be declined.

The form will automatically be submitted to all the participating organisations listed below so you only need to submit this form once and we will all receive it simultaneously.

Please DO NOT submit this form more then once.

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS

Africa Muslims Agency (AMA)	011 834 8685	Yumna@africamuslimsagency.co.za	Yumna Sarang
Al-Imdaad Foundation	036 352 1557	ashazi@alimdaad.com	Ahmed Shazi
Al-Baraka Bank [2nd Semester Applicantions only]	031 364 9000	rasheeda@albaraka.co.za	Rasheeda Motala
Arabic Studies Circle Trust	031 266 8798	yacoob@iafrica.com	Yacoob Ballim
Crescent of Hope (CoH)	011 854 1809	coh@mweb.co.za	Zohra Latib
Darul Yatama Wal Masakeen (DYWM)	031 209 8720	welfare.dywm@telkomsa.net	Rashida Sheik
Darul-Ihsan	0861 144 726	kathrada.a@darulihsan.com	Ml. Ahmed Kathrada
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) [Loan Bursaries Only]	031 207 3871	info@idb.org.za	Fuaad Shaik Ally
Islamic Relief South AFrica	021 696 0145	Programmes.irsa@islamic-relief.org.za	Rishqa Sulaiman
Iqraa Trust [Loan Bursaries Only]	031 201 2911	info@iqraatrust.org	Khatija Rahim
Jamaitul Ulema KZN	031 207 7099	info@jamiat.org.za;	Shabeer Vawda
Stanger and Districts Islamic Cultural Society (SADICS)	032 551 6112	sadics.kssmc@gmail.com	Ml. Salmaan
South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) DURAN	031 309 6786	sanzafdurban@gmail.com	Ariff Shaikh
South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) PIETERMARITZBURG	033 397 9133	sanzaf2@gmail.com	Maseera Amin
South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) LADYSMITH	036 633 2792	ladysmith@sanzaf.org.za	Zarin Ismail

Information will be shared with all participating organizations.
If you do not receive any email confirmation , your application is incomplete .
The completed application is not a confirmation of an approved bursary.

This application form takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and must be submitted together with all the required documents by 10 January 2017.

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 .
Religion *
Surname *
First Name(s) *
Email *
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Name of Institution *
Please Specify *
Your Cell Number *
10 digits, eg. 0831234567 - no space, no brackets, no dash
Alternative Number *
10 digits, eg. 0111234567 - no space, no brackets, no dash
Application Type: *

Completed Matric and NEVER at University Currently at University
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 Poor 2. The Needy 3. The Administrators of Zakah 4. The Reverts 5. Those in Debt 6. Those in Bondage 7. Those (striving) in the path of Allah 8. 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 Needy Generally, 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 Debt Generally, 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
Terms & Conditions *

I have read and understood the WHO QUALIFIES article above and I believe that I meet the criteria for a Zakah bursary.

SECTION A: DETAILS OF APPLICANT
Nationality *
Identity Number *
Passport Number *
Age *
Gender *

Male Female
Race *
Marital Status *
Employment Status *
Number of Siblings
Are any of your siblings also applying for a bursary *

Yes No
Home Address
Physical Address *
Area *
Other Town Name *
Code

SECTION B: DETAILS OF PARENT(S) / GUARDIAN(S)

If deceased please write DECEASED
Father / Guardian *
Mother / Guardian *
Telephone #
Telephone #
Employment Status *
Employment Status *

SECTION C: DETAILS OF UNIVERSITY
Course *
Please Specify C *
Student Number *
Year of Study *
Amount Required . for Tuition *
NOTE: Refer to university prospectus
Amount Required . for Textbooks
NOTE: Textbooks provided subject to availability of budgets

SECTION E: MATRIC RESULTS
First Language *
APS Score *
Second Language *
APS Score *
Maths / Maths Lit. *
APS Score *
Life Orientation *
APS Score *
Subject 5 *
APS Score *
Subject 6 *
APS Score *
Subject 7 *
APS Score *
Additional Subject 1
APS Score
Additional Subject 2
APS Score
Additional Subject 3
APS Score
Additional Subject 4
APS Score
Additional Subject 5
APS Score
TOTAL APS Score

SECTION F: REFERNCES
Doctor
Tel / Cell
email
Lawyer
Tel / Cell
email
Accountant
Tel / Cell
email
Businessman
Tel / Cell
email
Imaam *
Tel / Cell *
email

SECTION G: FINANCIAL DETAILS Please provide details for one month i.e. as at the end of November 2015.
A] Household Income

NOTE: Exclude parents income if you are living in your own home, i.e. you are not financially dependent on them.
Father Gross . Salary *
Type "0" if not applicable or no income
Mother Gross Salary *
Type "0" if not applicable or no income
Spouse Gross Salary *
Type "0" if not applicable or no income
Applicant Gross Salary *
Type "0" if not applicable or no income
Rent Income *
Type "0" if not applicable or no income
Grants *
Type "0" if not applicable or no income
Other Income *
Type "0" if not applicable or no income
TOTAL INCOME
B] Household Expenses
Rent / Bond Expense
Rates
Water & Electricity
Grocery / Milk / Bread
Transport / Petrol
Telephone
Medical Aid
Insurance
Other
Other
TOTAL 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
Gold / Silver Jewellery
Cash / Bank Savings
Investments / Policies
Liabilities
Declaration regarding financial information *

I hereby confirm that the financial information provided above is true as at the date of my application

SECTION H: MOTIVATION
ADVICE TO APPLICANTS DON’T give one word answers! Don’t Google your answer - it will show at interview. BE HONEST! Don’t exaggerate!
1. Tell us about the course you wish to study. How did you hear about it, and which profession does it lead to? *
2. List your best academic and personal achievements to date. *
3. Tell us about your involvement in the community? *
4. You are competing for a limited number of bursaries with 100’s of other applicants. Tell us why you should receive a bursary *

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.
Pledge by Applicant *

I promise to comply with the rules and regulations pertaining to the Bursary Programme.
Should be Empty:

ONE APPLICATION FORM FOR EVERYONE

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