The trustees of the Abe Bailey Trust request applications from students and/or members of staff of Junior Lecturer status for the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary. The tour to the UK is for the period of 26 November 2014 to 20 December 2014.
The objective of the Travel Bursary is to broaden the views of young South Africans by enabling outstanding South African students who show exceptional leadership qualities and a strong service ethic:
•	To effect greater understanding and co-operation among those with various language and cultural backgrounds,
•	To foster enterprise, commitment and effective participation in a common future and 
•	To promote South African unity.
ELIGIBILITY
•	Applicants must be South African citizens and a have a valid South African passport.
•	Applicants shall be 3rd year students or above or members of the staff of Junior Lecturer status.
•	Applicants must be aged 25 or less at the start of the tour. This age restriction can be departed from, at the discretion of the trustees in the case of outstanding applicants.
•	Married persons may apply, only on the understanding that if granted a travel bursary, such bursar shall not be accompanied by his or her spouse.
•	Applicants must be academically strong and have a proven track record of leadership and service. Leadership competencies must include: public speaking, ability to function in a group, and ability to engage with significant people and organisations.
•	It is desirable that bursars have sufficient facility in using the English language to engage with other members of the tour party and those they will meet on the tour in Britain.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:
•	A personal letter of motivation;
•	A brief statement of dates and purpose of any previous visit to the UK;
•	A detailed current CV which includes biographical information and details of leadership roles in the community, at school and university;
•	Three letters of reference, none older than three years;
•	Copies of your South African ID, matric certificate and university academic record;
•	Copies of your school and university merit/achievement certificates (limited to five).
Please only submit applications by email to Christine Immenga at Christine.Immenga@uct.ac.za.
For enquiries please contact Roger Adams at Roger.Adams@uct.ac.za or Tel: 021 650 3925.

CLOSING DATE: 05 MAY 2014 AT 4PM