Knysna Rotary Bursary Application 2026 – get details you need and follow guidelines to apply for Knysna Rotary Bursary which is a partial award. Recipients are allowed to look for other funding sources to cover other expenses during study period. Apply now before the deadline of 14 November 2025.
The bursary gets awarded for one year only and the student will need to apply again by completing an application if they are going to continue studying. It has been offered by the club since 1982 and has benefited many successful recipients.
What Is The Knysna Rotary Club?
Rotary International is one of the largest global organizations providing services to all. It promotes integrity, enhance the world’s understanding, peace and goodwill through the fellowship of professional, community leaders and business. It has membership programmes based on application and invitation and other social factors. It now has more than 1.4 million members globally.
There are 45 clubs that are permanent members of the Knysna Rotary Club who all understand the principle of service above self.
Who Can Apply for the Knysna Rotary Bursary?
You must meet the following requirements in order for your application to be considered:
- Student must have resided in Knysna area for a minimum of 5 years.
- Student must show evidence of academic potential with a minimum overall average of
60% (preferred). - Student must show other source of funding.
- Student must be an undergraduate.
- Student must be aware that this is not a full bursary.
- Student attends a comprehensive interview
- Undergraduate applicants
Applicants Requirements:
- Has a clear idea of what the course entails.
- Has some idea of what they intend doing after studying.
- Shows evidence of hard work at school – good marks.
- Shows evidence of leadership/involvement at school or in the community (sports
- participation, Interact, prefect etc.).
- Has the communication skills to answer interviewer’s questions.
- Has some understanding that success depends on sacrificing pleasure some of the
- time.
- Has other source of funding.
- Has investigated accommodation and travel options.
- Has plans to have a holiday job during holidays.
- Has knowledge of the Rotary International organisation.
- Has knowledge of SA events (current affairs).
- Has adequate financial support from parents.
Fields of Study Covered
The Knysna Rotary Club is calling for undergraduate students to submit for applications for 2026 academic year bursary programme. You must be a student from Knysna and be interested in one of the following studies:
- Accounting
- Ambulance Training
- Architect Drawing
- Business Management
- Education / Teaching
- Engineering
- Firefighting
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing
- Media and Communication
- Medicine
- Nature Conservation
- Nursing and Caring
- Social Work
What The Bursary Offers
Successful applicants receive financial assistance ranging between R6 000 up to R30 000. This helps them pursue studies in basic education and literacy, maternal and child health, and economic development.
The bursary amount is disbursed in two allocations of which the first one gets paid to the institution once applications have been processed. The second allocation only gets paid once the candidate has passed mid year examination.
Selection and Renewal
If you get awarded with the bursary, you will receive one year financial support. You must renew the bursary for the following year by submitting performance results at the end of the current year.
Successful bursary applicants get invited to an interview that is conducted by the bursary committee.
How To Apply?
If you want to apply for the bursary you must download, complete and return one of the following application forms below:
English version: Knysna Rotary Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
Afrikaans version: Knysna Rotary Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
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Supporting Documents Required
- Certified copy of your ID
- Passport photo of applicant
- Latest Matric results
- Latest tertiary performance results
- Mid-year performance results (re-applying bursary holders)
Complete application forms must be returned with supporting documents by email to hgtom57@gmail.com
The email subject line must read “Knysna Rotary Bursary 2026“
Sections 1 – 5 to be completed in own handwriting. Sections 6 & 7 to be completed by
parent/guardian.
Closing Date
The closing date for application is 14 November 2025 – make sure you submit BEFORE the closing date to avoid disqualification. Late applications will be rejected.
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Bursary Contact Information
If you wish to contact the Knysna Rotary club regarding this bursary opportunity, please use the following details:
- Email: secretary@knysnarotary.co.za / hgtom57@gmail.com
- Contact Page: https://knysnarotary.co.za/contact-us/
Students must refrain from communicating with the Knysna Rotary Club after applications have closed.
Why Apply for the Knysna Rotary Bursary?
Why Apply for Knysna Rotary Bursary?
- Local Community Impact – Fund studies that allow you to give back to Knysna community
- Partial Funding – you get R6k up to R30k and you are allowed to secure other funding sources
- Renewable – your performance guarantees you renewal. You simply re-apply
- Community Focus – focuses more on leadership and “service above self” principle
This bursary article was last updated in November 2025.