About SANS Killie Campbell

The constitution outlines the objectives of the South African National Society (SANS). They want to foster a sense of love and respect for South Africa's people as well as its natural, historical, and cultural legacy. In addition to providing general support and publicity to the South African Heritage Resources Agency and the Amafa/Heritage KwaZulu-Natal in their efforts to preserve the nation's cultural resources, the SANS seeks to further foster appreciation for all the elements that are essential to the county's residents.

SANS also assists other bodies or organisations dealing with related tasks. Dr. Killie Campbell was a devoted historian, collector, and Society supporter. Her collection, now known as the Killie Campbell Africana Library, was given to the University of KwaZulu-Natal after her death in 1965. In her remembrance, the Killie Campbell Bursary was established.

Fields of Studies

Students are being invited to apply for the Killie Campbell Bursary by the South African National Society (SANS) for the academic years 2025 (September) and 2026.Students pursuing:

1. Postgraduate studies in a history-related field will be eligible to receive bursaries;

the dissertation or research topic must be relevant to South Africa, ideally KwaZulu-Natal history.

Coverage (Value and Payments)

The committee will determine the exact amount, but the bursary will be awarded for an estimated R25,000. The bursary award will be disbursed in two equal installments, each worth R12,500. At the monthly meeting of the SA National Society in September 2025, the first installment will be paid. Once the President of the Society receives a suitable written submission from the candidate's supervisor, the second installment will be paid.

Students Selection

Before being chosen, candidates could be asked to appear for an interview with the selection committee. Either in-person or online interviews will be conducted.

At a monthly meeting of the SA National Society, beneficiaries of the bursary will be expected to give a succinct overview of their subject. Recipients must submit a soft copy of their dissertation for publishing on the SA National Society website after finishing it. If no qualified applicant is found, SANS has the right to refuse the bursary.

Requirements for Funding

Before applying, candidates must meet the following minimal standards;

1. You must be pursuing a postgraduate degree in a field connected to history.
2. Research or a dissertation on South African history—preferably KwaZulu Natal history—must be your focus.
3. You must be enrolled at a South African university that is recognised and accredited.

if you don't meet them all, your application won't be taken into consideration.

How to Apply

Students who fulfil all eligibility requirements may apply by sending in the following data:

1. Complete name, gender, email address, and phone number or cell phone number of the applicant
2. The applicant's educational background, personal history, and professional accomplishments to date
3. The intended subject and research direction for the applicant's thesis or dissertation
4. Study program (PhD, Master's, or Honours)
5. The name of the faculty and school where the student is enrolled. provide proof of payment to the organisation.
6. Details of the supervisor (name and phone number)

If any are missing, your application may be rejected

One of the following methods must be used to submit applications to the Secretary of the South African National Society:

Email

memorycoutts1@gmail.com

Delivery Address

The Secretary, South African National Society, 31 St. Andrews Drive, Durban North, Durban 4051.

Note: Students can apply for this bursary by simply submitting the list of required documents; no application form needs to be filled out.

Closing Date: 31 July 2025

Please apply before the closing date to guarantee your application is taken into consideration; applications submitted after this date will not be accepted

Contact Details

Please get in touch with The South African National Society immediately if you have any questions about this bursary program:

memorycoutts1@gmail.com

See more related bursaries here:https://www.burzarsnet.com