Who can apply for the Myrtle L Aron Bursary?

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have completed Matric and have successfully finished their 2nd or 3rd year of an undergraduate Speech-Language Therapy/Pathology and/or Audiology degree at an accredited South African university. You must be a SASLHA student member (membership is free) and demonstrate both a strong academic record and financial need.

When does the bursary close?

Applications close in mid-February each year — the 2026 cycle closes on 16 February 2026, and the prior 2025 cycle closed on 14 February 2025. Aim to apply well before the deadline as a two-minute introductory video and several certified documents are required.

Applications are submitted online via a Google Form linked from the SASLHA students page at saslha.co.za/students. Make sure your SASLHA student membership is active first, then prepare all certified documents, testimonials, proof of income, bank statements, affidavit and your two-minute video before submitting.

Medical & Health Sciences South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) — administered via its Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund

SASLHA Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund

The Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund is awarded annually by the South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) to one deserving student from a disadvantaged background studying towards an undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Therapy/Pathology and/or Audiology at an accredited South African university. Named after a pioneer of the professions in South Africa, the bursary supports students entering their 3rd or 4th year on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be SASLHA student members (membership is free).

Amount:

Financial support towards undergraduate tuition (monetary value not publicly disclosed by SASLHA)

Deadline:

16 February 2026

Renewable:

Applications closed

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Apply on South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) — administered via its Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund's site

Eligible Fields of Study

South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) — administered via its Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund supports students in the following disciplines

Speech-Language Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology

Audiology

Eligibility Requirements

✓ Must be a SASLHA student member (membership is free) or register as one when applying
✓ Must have completed Matric
✓ Studying towards an undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Therapy/Pathology and/or Audiology at an accredited South African university
✓ Must have successfully completed 2nd or 3rd year of study (i.e. entering 3rd or 4th year)
✓ Strong academic record required
✓ Must demonstrate financial need
✓ From a disadvantaged background
✓ Cannot change degree course after applying

What's Included

✓ Financial support towards undergraduate studies in Speech-Language Therapy and/or Audiology for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
✓ Awarded annually to a deserving student on the basis of academic merit and financial need
✓ Free SASLHA student membership and association with the national professional body

How to Apply

Steps to complete your South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) — administered via its Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund bursary application

1
Register as a SASLHA student member (free) if you are not already one, via saslha.co.za/students
2
Gather all required supporting documents, including your two-minute introductory video (max 10MB)
3
Complete the online application via the Google Form linked from the SASLHA students page (saslha.co.za/students)
4
Attach certified copies, testimonials, proof of income, bank statements and your signed affidavit confirming document authenticity
5
Submit the application before the mid-February deadline (16 February 2026 for the 2026 academic year)
6
Wait for SASLHA to review applications and notify the successful candidate

Required Documents

📄 Certified copies of your ID, matric certificate and full academic record
📄 Two testimonial letters from departmental staff/supervisors on university letterhead
📄 Parents'/guardians' proof of income (payslips, or an affidavit if unemployed)
📄 Death certificates if a parent/guardian is deceased
📄 Three months' bank statements of the person responsible for university expenses
📄 A two-minute video (max 10MB) introducing yourself, why you deserve the award and how you plan to contribute to the profession
📄 A signed affidavit confirming the authenticity of all submitted documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the Myrtle L Aron Bursary?: Students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have completed Matric and have successfully finished their 2nd or 3rd year of an undergraduate Speech-Language Therapy/Pathology and/or Audiology degree at an accredited South African university. You must be a SASLHA student member (membership is free) and demonstrate both a strong academic record and financial need.
How much is the bursary worth?: SASLHA does not publicly disclose the monetary value of the Myrtle L Aron Bursary. It provides financial support towards undergraduate tuition and is awarded annually to one deserving student on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
When does the bursary close?: Applications close in mid-February each year — the 2026 cycle closes on 16 February 2026, and the prior 2025 cycle closed on 14 February 2025. Aim to apply well before the deadline as a two-minute introductory video and several certified documents are required.
How do I apply?: Applications are submitted online via a Google Form linked from the SASLHA students page at saslha.co.za/students. Make sure your SASLHA student membership is active first, then prepare all certified documents, testimonials, proof of income, bank statements, affidavit and your two-minute video before submitting.

Ready to apply?

Applications close on 16 February 2026

Apply on South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) — administered via its Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund's official site

Need help? Contact South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) — administered via its Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 086 111 3297

Information verified 2026-06-08. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.

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