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As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh,As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh,

As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh,

Bursary Applications for 2027 will be opening soon.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING

We want every applicant to understand the criteria, commitment and expectations attached to ILM-SA bursary funding.

Funding context & fairness

Most of the bursary funding we receive is in the form of zakaah. Zakaah funds must be allocated to specific categories of Muslims. We therefore prioritise Muslim applicants who qualify for zakaah assistance. However, students who are not Muslim and Muslim students who do not qualify for zakaah assistance are welcome to apply.

Applications

Bursary Applications for 2027 will be opening soon.

Eligibility checklist
  • You are an undergraduate student (no funding for postgraduate studies).
  • You are a South African citizen.
  • You reside in KwaZulu Natal. You may study elsewhere if the programme is inaccessible locally, but KZN residency is required.
Expectations of Accepted Applicants
  • Volunteer at ILM-SA events throughout the academic year.
  • Attend mentorship sessions and development programmes arranged by the organisation.
  • Donate to ILM-SA on a monthly basis once you are employed – the specific amount will depend on your financial situation.
Media & visibility

We regularly publish photographs and videos featuring our bursary students on our marketing platforms. This is done in the most respectful of ways. Apply only if you and your guardians are comfortable with this level of visibility.

Apply elsewhere too

Funding is limited and demand is high. We cannot guarantee support for every applicant, so please continue applying for other bursaries.