AbbVie and SASA Scholarship 2026 – Funding for Anaesthesia Postgraduates

AbbVie and SASA are offering just 15 scholarships in 2026. Each award is valued at R12 500.

These funds are meant to support your anaesthesia training costs. 

Act quickly to assemble your complete application before the closing date passes.

About AbbVie and SASA

AbbVie (Pty) Ltd is a global healthcare company with a presence in South Africa. 

It invests in advancing medical training and supporting healthcare professionals.

SASA – the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists – is the national body for anaesthesia professionals. 

It promotes clinical excellence and academic growth in anaesthesia. AbbVie and SASA partner to fund postgraduate training in this field.

Fields of Study Funded

The scholarship supports the following beneficiaries only:

• Postgraduate students enrolled in anaesthesia registrar programmes
  
• Medical Officers registered for independent practice in anaesthesia
  
• Individuals training within South Africa in accredited institutions

No undergraduate funding is provided. The award supports training that leads to or enhances anaesthesia practice.

Benefits for Recipients

Each scholar receives up to R12,500 per year. You may use this toward exam fees, travel to conferences, or clinical research. Fifteen awards are granted annually. 

The funds help reduce financial stress during advanced training.

Eligibility Criteria – Checklist

To qualify for the scholarship you must meet all of these:

• Be a South African citizen or from a SADC member country
  
• Be a registered postgraduate student at a South African university
  
• Be a medical officer or an anaesthesia registrar (must be a SASA trainee member)
  
• Be registered or eligible for independent clinical practice in anaesthesia at a South African academic hospital
  
• Submit an endorsement by your Head of Department or supervisor

If you meet these requirements, you may proceed to prepare your application.

How to Apply

To apply, download the official application form and scholarship guide and complete all sections carefully. 

Write a short motivation letter explaining your interest and clinical goals in anaesthesia. 

Get your Head of Department to sign or endorse your application. Submit via two channels:

Email: [email protected]
Post or hand delivery:
The SASA National Secretary
AbbVie Scholarship in Anaesthesia
PO Box 1935
Durban 4000

Required Documents

Include these items in your application pack:

• Fully completed application form
  
• Certified copy of your ID document
  
• Curriculum Vitae with contact details and clinical background
  
• Certified copies of your academic transcripts and certificates
  
• List of achievements and awards (if any)
  
• A motivational essay (brief) on why you deserve the scholarship
  
• A signed endorsement from your Head of Department

Do not send incomplete packages. Submitted documents must be neat and organised.

Closing Date

Applications for the 2026 cycle must arrive by 31 October 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. 

Many candidates fail because their documents arrive late or are incomplete. Submit at least a few days early to avoid delays.

Contact Details

If you have questions or need assistance, use these details:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 031 368 2530 (SASA office, Durban)