Agar‑Hamilton Trust Bursary 2026 – Support for Male Anglican Church Members of British Descent

The Agar‑Hamilton Trust has not published the 2026 application dates. In past years, closing dates fell around 31 August for new applicants. 

Prepare your documents now and monitor official updates early in 2026.

About Agar‑Hamilton Trust

The Agar‑Hamilton Trust was established by the Will of John Augustus Ion Agar‑Hamilton, a historian and Anglican priest. 

Since 1984, the Trust has provided financial assistance to academically gifted South African students in need. 

The bursary reflects Agar‑Hamilton’s values of education, service, and faith.

Fields of Study Funded

Funding is available for full‑time study at South African schools, colleges, or universities. 

All fields are eligible, including but not limited to commerce, engineering, sciences, humanities, and vocational courses. 

The bursary is typically renewable annually based on academic performance.

Benefits for Recipients

The bursary covers a portion of tuition and may include allowances for accommodation, books, and living expenses. 

Award amounts are determined, case by case, by the Trustees. 

The award is granted initially for one year and may be renewed based on satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• South African citizens under 25 years old as of 1 January 2026
  
• Male
  
• English‑speaking with predominantly British descent (e.g., through grandparents or parents)
  
• Recognised and active communicant in an Anglican church
  
• Must be currently in Matric or already registered at a tertiary institution
  
• Demonstrate a strong academic record and genuine financial need
  Applications not meeting all criteria will be disqualified.

How to Apply

1. When the 2026 call opens, download the official application form from the Agar‑Hamilton Trust website or request it from Nedbank Trusts.
   
2. Complete the form carefully and attach all required documents.
   
3. When asked where you heard about bursaries, enter “www.bursariesafrica.co.za.”
   
4. Submit your application either by email to [email protected] or by post to P.O. Box 86, Cape Town, 8000, addressed to The Trustees, Agar‑Hamilton Trust.

Required Documents

Include certified copies of:

• South African ID
  
• Proof of British descent (e.g., birth certificates or passports of parents/grandparents)
  
• Latest Matric certificate or academic transcripts
  
• Church reference confirming active Anglican membership
  
• Reference letters (Matric applicants require 3; tertiary applicants require 4)
  
• Proof of financial need (e.g., household income affidavit or payslips)
  Incomplete or uncertified documentation may lead to disqualification.

Closing Date

The closing date for 2026 has not been published.

In past years, new applications closed around 31 August, with renewal applications closing by 31 December. 

Do not rely on past dates; confirm the deadline when the 2026 call is released.

Contact Details

For official enquiries, contact the Agar‑Hamilton Trust using:
Email: [email protected]
Postal address:
The Trustees
The Agar‑Hamilton Trust
PO Box 86
Cape Town, 8000