Study grants for young radio amateurs

The South African Amateur Radio Development Trust is introducing an annual study grant for young licensed radio amateurs who wish to enter a University or University of Technology to study electronics and communication.

The study grant will contribute R15 000 towards the first year of study. The aim of the study grant project is to encourage young radio amateurs to enter a career in communication and electronics.

Most young people find it difficult to raise enough funds to enter a University or University of Technology for the first time. Once the first year has been completed successfully, there are more opportunities to obtain another bursary or bank loan.

The Trust is inviting Radio Amateurs and companies to make a contribution to the study fund. The Trust has started the fund with its own R7500 contribution and hopes to raise a further R7500 to be able to award the first bursary for the 2009 academic year. The aim is to raise more funds to be able to award more than one study grant each year.

Donors to the fund will be acknowledged on the Trust Study Grant webpage at www.amateurradio.org.za. Donors who contribute R15 000 will have a study grant named after them or their company.

Contributions to the study grant fund can be made by direct deposit into the South African Amateur Radio Development Trust account at ABSA, Menlyn Branch, account number 560 142 722. Please mark the deposit STUDY GRANT and send an email to saardt@intekom.co.za.

The South African Radio League