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Aspen Bursary South Africa 2025

 

Aspen Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT ASPEN

Aspen Holdings, founded in 1850, is a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company based in South Africa. With a strong presence across over 50 countries, Aspen focuses on manufacturing and distributing high-quality, affordable healthcare products. Its diverse portfolio includes prescription medicines, over-the-counter (OTC) products, and nutritional supplements, catering to various therapeutic areas such as anesthetics, thrombosis, and critical care.

Aspen South Africa, a subsidiary of Aspen Holdings, is a key player in the local pharmaceutical industry. Headquartered in Durban, it serves as a hub for manufacturing, research, and distribution within South Africa and the broader African continent. The company is recognized for its commitment to improving access to healthcare through innovative solutions and extensive partnerships with public and private healthcare sectors.

FIELDS COVERED BY THE ASPEN BURSARY PROGRAMME

Aspen is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following degree qualifications, at selected institutions:

  • Accounting(BCom)
  • Computer Science & Information Technology(BSc)
  • Chemistry (BSc)
  • Data Science (Bachelor of)
  • Engineering (Bachelor of)
  • Medicine and Surgery (Bachelor of)
  • Microbiology (BSc)
  • Pharmacology Specialising in Regulatory Affairs (BSc)
  • Pharmacy (Bachelor of)
  • Supply Chain Management (BCom)
  • Taxation (BCom)

    • The bursary is mainly aimed at undergraduate studies, however Master’s or PhD Degrees may be considered for funding. The bursary does NOT cover MBA Degrees.

    EXPENSES COVERED, RENEWAL & SELECTION

    The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses, subject to Aspen’s sole discretion: registration fees (up to 100%), tuition fees (up to 100%) and prescribed books (up to 50%).

    Bursaries will be awarded for 1 academic year, with further funding will be dependent on Aspen budget.

    Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and be subject to various checks, including credit check, criminal check, citizenship verification and qualification verification. If you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.

    Bursary recipients will be required to enter into a written bursary agreement which records the terms and conditions of the bursary.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASPEN BURSARY

    Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

    • You must be a South African citizen
    • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
    • You must be studying or have been accepted to study at one of the following institutions:
      • Traditional Universities: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of the Western Cape (UWC), University of Stellenbosch (SU), University of the Free State (UFS), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), University of Pretoria (UP), University of Johannesburg (UJ), University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), Rhodes University (RU), North-West University (NWU), University of Limpopo (UL)
      • Comprehensive Universities: University of South Africa (UNISA), Nelson Mandela University (NMU), University of Zululand (UniZulu), University of Mpumalanga (UMP), Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
      • Universities of Technology: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Durban University of Technology (DUT), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), Vaal University of Technology (VUT), Central University of Technology (CUT), Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
      • Specialised Institutions: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
    • Children of Aspen South Africa employees may also apply

    HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ASPEN BURSARY

    Applications must be submitted online at: Aspen Bursary Application 2025

    Enter “www.coursecouch.blogspot.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Aspen bursary.
     

    Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

    • ID document (certified copy)
    • 2023 final results, if currently studying
    • Acceptance letter to study from the relevant institution
    • Tuition fees quotation/ proforma invoice/ quote from the relevant institution
    • Quotation for prescribed textbooks (if applicable)
    • Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ proof of UIF registration or affidavit if unemployed/ proof of other sources of income, such as pension or social grant)
    • Motivational letter to support your application 

     

    CLOSING DATE FOR THE ASPEN BURSARY

    To be confirmed.
    (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

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