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At Emeris, we recognise the commitment it takes to excel both academically and in sport. That’s why we offer a range of sports bursaries designed to support student-athletes in reaching their full potential, both on and off the field. Whether you’re a new student joining one of our national sports clubs, a returning student showing leadership and has the skills to grow a club as an administrator, or someone that has achieved their protea colours, there’s a bursary opportunity to match your journey.
Explore the bursary categories below to see the different options available, along with details on eligibility and the application process.
From competitive athletes to dedicated sports club administrators, Emeris offers a variety of sports bursaries to recognise talent, leadership, and achievement. Select one of the categories below to learn more about the bursary options available to you and how to apply.
National Sports Club Bursaries
These bursaries are available to students who are interested in becoming a member of one of our competitive national major sports clubs – e.g. rugby (Durban North), Cricket (Cape Town), Hockey (KZN), Football (Ruimsig), Netball (Cape Town), Water polo (National), Softball (Pretoria), Athletics (National) and Basketball (Sandton) – and have achieved a high level of sporting performance (e.g. provincial or national representation). Bursaries are awarded depending on sporting performance, positional and transformation requirements of each sports club.
Discretionary Sport Bursaries
Bursaries are available to students who have achieved National Senior Protea colours, in the year prior to registration. Preference is given to students participating in sporting disciplines offered by Emeris or if it is a USSA (University Sport South Africa) sports code. Focus sports include athletics, golf and swimming.
National Sports Club Bursaries
These bursaries are available to students who are a member of one of our competitive national major sports clubs – e.g. rugby (Durban North), Cricket (Cape Town), Hockey (KZN), Football (Ruimsig), Netball (Cape Town), Water polo (National), Softball (Pretoria), Athletics (National) and Basketball (Sandton) – and have achieved a high level of sporting performance (e.g. provincial or national representation). Bursaries are awarded depending on sporting performance, positional and transformation requirements of each sports club
Sports Club Administrator Bursary
Critical to the success of the Sports Clubs on campus are the dedicated, committed and experienced Sports Club Administrators. This bursary is intended to recognise students that have the administration skills, knowledge and energy to see their sports club grow in a student environment. The Sports Club Administrator is required to coordinate and manage each sports club on campus; the bursary is only applicable to the sports clubs offered per campus.
Discretionary Sport Bursaries
Bursaries are available to students who have achieved National Senior Protea colours, in the year prior to registration. Preference is given to students participating in sporting disciplines offered by Emeris or if it is a USSA (University Sport South Africa) sports code. Focus sports include athletics, golf and swimming.
Complete the sports bursary application form and upload a compiled CV of your sporting and leadership achievements and a short motivation as to why you would be suitable for selection.
Bursaries will only be considered once a student has submitted all the above-mentioned documentation in addition to having an interview with a Student Advisor to assess academic eligibility and paid the main Application and Pre-Registration fee. Please contact a Sports Coordinator at your nearest campus should you wish to find out more.
Eligibility for a sports bursary begins with an active Emeris application. Don’t wait, submit your application now to take the first step toward your bursary and set yourself on the path to both academic and sporting success.
Start your sports bursary application by clicking the ’New sports bursary application’ button below. If you weren’t able to upload all your documents during your application, you can use the ’Upload outstanding documents’ button to add them now.
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