Key facts
- Status
- No current round published
- Provider
- Epilepsy South Africa
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
The trust did not award bursaries for 2026, and no 2027 round had been announced when we checked.
VerifiedThe Mick Leary Educational Trust, run by Epilepsy South Africa, helps people living with epilepsy study and build careers.
About the Mick Leary Educational Trust Bursary
- For students living with epilepsy.
- Any field of study.
- Run by Epilepsy South Africa.
Eligibility requirements
- Living with epilepsy.
- Accepted at a tertiary institution.
- Financial need.
- Good academic record and community involvement.
How to apply
- Check epilepsy.org.za for any new round.
- Email info@epilepsy.org.za to ask about 2027.
- Apply to the disability bursaries below as well.
Closing date
No round for 2026, and none announced for 2027.
Contact details
- Email: info@epilepsy.org.za
Students with disabilities should also see the Excel@Uni bursary, the Bradshaw LeRoux bursary and the NSFAS bursary.
FAQs
1. Is the Mick Leary Educational Trust bursary open for 2027? +
The trust did not award bursaries for 2026, and no 2027 round had been announced when we checked. Contact Epilepsy South Africa to ask whether it will reopen.
2. Who was Mick Leary? +
Professor Mick Leary, a paediatric neurologist, epilepsy expert and former chairperson of Epilepsy South Africa.
3. Who is it for? +
People living with epilepsy who have been accepted at a tertiary institution.
4. Which fields? +
Any field, with encouragement to choose careers in demand.
5. How are bursars chosen? +
On financial need, academic record and community involvement.
6. How do I contact the trust? +
Email info@epilepsy.org.za or see epilepsy.org.za.
Update note (checked September 2026): the trust did not award bursaries for 2026, and no 2027 round had been announced when we checked. Contact Epilepsy South Africa through its own website to ask whether it will reopen.
🎓 Download Our Bursary Application Checklist
Download our free Application Checklist to make sure you do not miss any required documents. Submitting a complete application is key to being shortlisted.
📥 Download Checklist (PDF)