SASLHA Myrtle Aron Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status: Applications closed Closed 16 February 2026
Provider: SASLHA
Field of study: Medical, Audiology, Speech and Hearing Therapy
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

No 2027 call had been published when we checked.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Closed · applications closed on 16 February 2026 The 2026 Myrtle L Aron Bursary closed on 16 February 2026, so expect the next call early in 2027. Latest update ↓

The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association represents speech therapists and audiologists. Its Myrtle L Aron Bursary helps senior students in these fields finish their degrees.

About the SASLHA Bursary

For speech-language therapy and audiology students.
For students entering third or fourth year.
Awarded on academic merit and financial need.

Eligibility requirements

Studying speech-language therapy or audiology at a South African university.
Passed second or third year.
A SASLHA student member.
Financial need.

How to apply

Join SASLHA as a student member through saslha.co.za.
Watch for the Myrtle L Aron Bursary call early in 2027.
Submit the application with your academic record and proof of financial need before the closing date.

Closing date

16 February 2026 for the 2026 round. No 2027 date has been announced.

Contact details

SASLHA: admin@saslha.co.za

See also our speech and hearing therapy bursaries and audiology bursaries pages, and the SACEE Norah Taylor bursary.

FAQs

1. When does the SASLHA bursary close for 2027? +

No 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 Myrtle L Aron Bursary closed on 16 February 2026, so expect the next call early in 2027.

2. What is SASLHA? +

The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the professional body for speech-language therapists and audiologists.

3. Who is it for? +

Speech-language therapy and audiology students entering third or fourth year, who have passed second or third year at a South African university.

4. Do I need to be a member? +

Yes. Applicants must be SASLHA student members. Student membership has been free.

5. How is it awarded? +

On academic merit and financial need.

6. How do I apply? +

Join SASLHA as a student member, then submit the bursary application with your academic record and proof of need when the call opens.

Update note (checked September 2026): no 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 Myrtle L Aron Bursary closed on 16 February 2026, so expect the next call early in 2027. Join SASLHA as a student member now so you are ready.

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About SASLHA

Professional association (speech-language therapy and audiology)

The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) represents speech-language therapists and audiologists in South Africa. In 2026 SASLHA marks 80 years of advancing the two professions. Registered nameSouth African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA)TypeProfessional association (speech-language therapy and audiology)Fields fundedThird- and…

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Student funding in numbers

2025811 011students funded by NSFAS580 000 at universities, 231 000 at TVET colleges, on a budget of R48.7 billion.

20261 026 091students approved for NSFAS funding609 403 first-year applicants qualified and 416 688 continuing students met the progression criteria, out of 893 847 applications.

2027 projectedR53.4bnbudgeted for NSFASThe allocation rises from R48.7 billion in 2025 to R51 billion in 2026 and R53.4 billion in 2027. Student numbers for 2027 are not published yet.

Figures from the Minister of Higher Education’s Budget Vote of 3 July 2025 and the NSFAS statement of 2 January 2026. NSFAS is the largest funder, not the only one – we track the rest.