Dr. Iqbal Survé
Dr. Iqbal Survé is a medical doctor born and educated in South Africa. He was affectionately known as the “Struggle Doctor” because of his provision of medical care towards victims of apartheid brutality including those imprisoned on the infamous Robben Island such as Nelson Mandela on his release from Robben Island in February 1990. President Nelson Mandela in 1997 made an impassioned plea for black professionals to enter the mainstream economy of South Africa to bring about meaningful transformation of the social and economic landscape in order to redress the economic legacy of apartheid. This resulted in Dr. Survé leaving his first love medicine, and founding the Sekunjalo Group, which is today wholly owned by the Survé family. Today Sekunjalo is one of Africa’s most successful Investment Holding Groups with a portfolio of more than 200 investments and a net asset value exceeding $4 billion.
The Dr. Iqbal Survé Bursary, facilitated by Survé Philanthropies, offers financial assistance to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in Education, Health/Medicine, or Science.
Fields of Study
The bursary is available for first-year undergraduate studies in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Health/Medicine
- Science
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be entering their first year of tertiary studies in 2025 in one of the listed fields.
- Have been accepted to study at a recognised South African institution (college or university).
- Be from a previously disadvantaged background.
- Demonstrate passion, drive, and determination to excel in their field of study.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit clear and certified copies of the following documents:
- ID document or unabridged birth certificate.
- Matric mid-year results (if currently in Matric).
- Matric certificate (if Matric is already completed).
- Proof of registration at a university or technikon institution.
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income.
