The scholarship is the result of a partnership between AstraZeneca Pty (Ltd) and the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA), and will provide R100 000 per annum to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students, and medical officers in the public service to further their training in anaesthesia.
Objectives
To raise the profile of anaesthesia among the lay and professional South African public
To increase awareness of the specialty among undergraduate students and medical officers (including Community Service Medical Officers) and thus to present it as an attractive career choice
To attract previously disadvantaged students into the specialty and profession
To provide support to anaesthesia registrars in training
Generally, to contribute to an environment conducive for training in anaesthesia
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to all registered South African undergraduate and postgraduate students from the eight medical schools, Community Service Medical Officers and medical officers registered for independent practice at any public hospital in South Africa.
Undergraduate medical students in their clinical years of study: Scholarships will be awarded for an elective (or equivalent) in anaesthesia
Anaesthesia registrars at all levels of training: The scholarship may be used to offset costs relating to examination fees, training aids, congress attendance or clinical research. The recipient shall be obliged to become a SASA registrar member, if not a member on application.
· Medical officers: The scholarship may be used to offset costs relating to examinations (Diploma in Anaesthetics), courses (e.g. ACLS, APLS, ATLS), refresher courses, study and training aids etc.
The Scholarship
Size of award: This will be reviewed on an annual basis and is subject to change without prior notification to prospective applicants. An amount up to and not exceeding R5000.00 (five thousand rand only) will be offered per successful application.
Frequency of award: Scholarships will be awarded twice per annum in January and June, for applications meeting the October and April deadlines respectively.
Repeat awards: Previous recipients of this award will not generally be reconsidered.
Administration: Administration of the scholarship will rest in the SASA Council AstraZeneca and Abbott Scholarship Subcommittee.
Applications: All applications (in writing) to be addressed to:
The Honorary Secretary
AstraZeneca Scholarship in Anaesthesia
P O Box 1105
Cramerview 2060
Closing date: The closing dates for applications are April 30th and October 30th
Endorsement: All applications must be supported (in writing) by the applicant’s Head of Department (or their delegated representative) or Dean of Faculty
Acknowledgement / Report
All beneficiaries of the AstraZeneca Scholarship in Anaesthesia will be
required to acknowledge in writing their receipt of the funds, and to advise the
committee on how these were utilised
In the interests of furthering education, the recipients may be required to
share their experiences, new knowledge or research activities with their
colleagues at an appropriate forum or in a SASA publication.
