SNAKE BITE LIFE SUPPORT
(SBLS)
The Dr. H.S. Adenwalla
'Ripple Effect'
Bursary
(Grant/Financial aid for those in need to attend SBLS)
'Ripple effect' Bursary:
"Transforming Education, Empowering You"
Inspired by the legacy of Dr. Hirji Sorab Adenwalla, a medical missionary who embodied unwavering ethics, a tireless work ethic, and a passion for serving underserved communities, this bursary aims to empower the next generation of healthcare heroes.
One of his missionary ethos – “Never approach the portals of a hospital with the mind of a money changer” – has remained one of our guiding principles, and we believe that financial constraints should not be a barrier to gaining essential knowledge.
Through this bursary we hope to empower the peripheral care doctors in underserved areas by providing free training in life-saving snakebite management and wilderness medicine skills. We embrace the training-of-trainers principle, recognizing that by equipping these dedicated doctors, they can then share their knowledge creating the ‘ripple effect’ within their communities.
By investing in these healthcare workers, we empower them to be agents of transformation, leading to improved health outcomes within their communities.
If financial constraints are preventing you from attending the workshops, please consider applying for the bursary.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Educational Background: Applicants must be graduates from medical programs, actively involved in managing snakebite victims.
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Financial Need: Priority will be given to those demonstrating substantial financial need.
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Career Goals: Applicants should be focused on emergency care, with a preference for those working in rural or underserved areas.
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Demographic Criteria: Special consideration will be given to applicants from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds
Application Form:
Applicants must provide a duly filled application form. The application form will contain:
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Personal Information: Name, contact details, demographic information.
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Educational Background: Details about current or completed educational programs.
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Economic Profile: evidence of financial need.
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Career Aspirations: Career goals and aspirations within healthcare.
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Relevant Experience: Any relevant work or volunteer experience.
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Proof of Enrollment: Proof of registration for the SBLS-SAVIOR and SAFETi workshops is required.
Essay or Personal Statement: we take this very seriously!
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Applicants must submit a minimum 500-word essay (the more detailed the better) detailing their motivation for seeking the bursary, career objectives, and the expected impact of the SBLS workshop. The essay should highlight the current status of snakebite care in their region and describe any personal projects undertaken to improve snakebite care or wilderness medicine.
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We believe no artificial intelligence can tell YOUR story, and we want to hear YOUR story.
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We are not concerned about the grammatical errors or spelling mistakes but the impact to the community.
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Kindly disclose the nature of any AI involvement in the case of generated text.
References or Recommendations
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A letter of recommendation from the head of the institute, department, or academic advisors must be provided, attesting to the candidate's professional integrity and commitment to healthcare improvement in their community.
Selection Committee
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A panel composed of SBLS faculty will review applications.
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The decision of the selection committee would be final and in case of any disputes the oranising secreatory would be the final word on the matter
Review Process
Applications will be evaluated based on:
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Financial Need (30%): Applicants must demonstrate documented financial need and personal circumstances affecting their financial situation.
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Community Contribution to Snakebite (20%): Evidence of involvement in community snakebite prevention or treatment efforts and the impact of these efforts.
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Essay Quality (40%): Assessment will focus on the organisation, depth of analysis, originality, and persuasiveness of the essay.
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Recommendation Strength (10%): The strength and quality of the recommendation letters.
Award Amount
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The bursary may cover partial or full registration fees, and, depending on the demonstrated need, may also include support for travel, accommodation, and materials.
Attendance and Reporting Requirements
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Recipients must attend the entire workshop. Attendance will be monitored.
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A post-workshop report or testimonial of at least 500 words must be submitted within two weeks after the workshop's conclusion.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
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Failure to meet attendance or reporting requirements may result in revocation of the bursary. Decisions to revoke are final and will be communicated in writing.
Communication
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Applicants will be notified about their application status and any further steps via email, starting one week before the program begins.
Disbursement Method
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Funds will be reimbursed after the program completion and upon submission of the post-course evaluation and feedback. In specific cases of severe financial hardship, aid may be provided at the discretion of the evaluation committee.