QASA Education and Sports Fund
QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) (administered in-house via the QASA Education and Sports Fund, Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal)
The QASA Education and Sports Fund is a discretionary member welfare fund run by the QuadPara Association of South Africa, a national non-profit representing people with spinal cord injury and physical disability. It awards partial funding on a case-by-case basis to help QASA members complete high-school, skills/vocational or tertiary studies at recognised, accredited institutions, with the aim of making them employable or self-employed. It also supports wheelchair users to take part in sporting activities, and in 2024 four students were assisted. Note this is a narrow, members-only fund rather than a structured public bursary scheme, with no published award amount or formal online application form.
- Amount
- Not publicly specified; partial funding awarded on a discretionary, case-by-case basis (covers remainder of high-school studies, skills/vocational training, or tertiary education)
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) (administered in-house via the QASA Education and Sports Fund, Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ Must be a QASA member (complete the membership form)
- ✓ Must be a person with spinal cord injury / physical disability (quadriplegic or paraplegic / wheelchair user)
- ✓ Education must be at a recognised and accredited institution
- ✓ Funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis at QASA's discretion
- ✓ South African resident with a physical disability who qualifies for QASA membership
What's Included
- ✓ Partial funding of high-school, skills/vocational or tertiary education at recognised, accredited institutions
- ✓ Support to participate in sporting activities (Sports component) for wheelchair users
- ✓ Assistance aimed at helping members become employable or self-employed
- ✓ No repayment required (discretionary welfare grant rather than a loan)
How to Apply
Steps to complete your QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) (administered in-house via the QASA Education and Sports Fund, Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal) bursary application
- 1
Become a QASA member by completing and submitting the QASA membership form
- 2
Contact QASA about the Education and Sports Fund via email (info@qasa.co.za) or phone (031 767 0352)
- 3
Submit a written enquiry/motivation outlining your disability, your chosen accredited course or sporting activity, and the assistance you need
- 4
Provide proof of enrolment/acceptance at a recognised, accredited institution and supporting documents on request
- 5
QASA assesses the request on a case-by-case basis and notifies you of the outcome of its discretionary decision
Required Documents
- 📄 Completed QASA membership form
- 📄 Medical proof of spinal cord injury / physical disability (quadriplegic or paraplegic / wheelchair user)
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Proof of acceptance or registration at a recognised, accredited institution
- 📄 Course/fee details or a motivation letter setting out the funding required
- 📄 Latest academic results (for education applicants)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply to the QASA Education and Sports Fund?
- The fund is restricted to QASA members who are persons with spinal cord injury or physical disability (quadriplegic or paraplegic / wheelchair users). You must first complete a QASA membership form, and your studies must be at a recognised, accredited institution. It is a members-only welfare fund rather than an open public bursary.
- How much funding does the fund provide?
- There is no publicly specified amount. Partial funding is awarded on a discretionary, case-by-case basis and may cover the remainder of high-school studies, skills or vocational training, or tertiary education. The aim is to help members become employable or self-employed, and the support does not need to be repaid.
- When is the deadline to apply?
- There is no fixed published deadline. Applications are handled on an ongoing, case-by-case basis, so you can enquire at any time by contacting QASA at info@qasa.co.za or 031 767 0352 to express interest and start the membership and assessment process.
- What does the Sports component cover?
- Alongside education support, the fund helps wheelchair users take part in sporting activities. As with the education component, this assistance is discretionary and assessed case by case for QASA members with physical disability.
When do 2027 applications open?
QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) (administered in-house via the QASA Education and Sports Fund, Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 31 December 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) (administered in-house via the QASA Education and Sports Fund, Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal) before you rely on them.
Check QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) (administered in-house via the QASA Education and Sports Fund, Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal)'s official siteNeed help? Contact QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) (administered in-house via the QASA Education and Sports Fund, Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal):
Email: info@qasa.co.za
Phone: 031 767 0352
Information verified 2025-12-31. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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