Scholarships for
African scholars
SCHOLARSHIP OPEN
We award two scholarships to a doctor living and working in Africa, outside of South Africa. Preference is given to practitioners with knowledge in travel medicine and who are committed to expanding travel health services in their country.
Note: When you apply for the IAMAT-Violet Williams Travel Medicine Scholarship, you will also be considered for the IAMAT-Robert & Haru Fisher Travel Medicine Scholarship.
Scholarships are now open for applications
Deadline is November 30, 2025.
For more information, and the downloadable application form, please visit the Southern African Society of Travel Medicine website
IAMAT-Violet Williams Scholarship and the IAMAT-Robert & Haru Fisher Scholarship
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Course: 5 days
Clinical observations: 3 days
Partners: Southern African Society of Travel Medicine and Travel Doctor clinic
Are you eligible for this scholarship?
This scholarship is awarded to a doctor or nurse living and working in Africa, outside of South Africa. You are eligible for a scholarship if you:
- Are a doctor who is licensed to practice in your country of residence
- Have knowledge in travel medicine and currently care for inbound and / or outbound travellers in your practice
- Have proven ability to expand the practice of travel medicine in your workplace and region / country
- Have excellent proficiency in written and spoken English
- Are 45 years old or younger
The scholarship opportunity
The IAMAT scholar attends a five-day Travel Medicine Course offered by the Southern African Society of Travel Medicine in association with the University of the Witwatersrand and participates in clinical observations for 3 days at the Travel Doctor clinic in Johannesburg.
The intensive course addresses all aspects of travel medicine, including patient-centered care, pre- and post-travel health protocols, and case studies. Prior to the course, the scholars are expected to study the provided educational materials to facilitate participation in the course. The scholars must write two exams (at the beginning and end of the course) and submit a travel medicine project. A Certificate of Competence will be issued by the University of the Witwatersrand upon successful completion.
We pay for the course tuition, educational materials, local transportation, and accommodations. The recipient is responsible for transportation to South Africa, travel insurance, and any additional miscellaneous costs. Upon successful completion of the course, IAMAT will reimburse the scholar for the airfare (economy class) and travel insurance.
The scholarship process
The candidate applies directly to the SASTM to receive the application form which includes submitting a 500-word essay explaining your interest in travel medicine and how you plan to expand travel medicine in your country.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and the successful scholar will receive a package of study materials which must be reviewed to prepare for the exam that takes place prior to the course. The scholars will also complete an evaluation following the training.
The scholarships are administered on our behalf by the Southern African Society of Travel Medicine. SASTM’s mission is to guide the profession in all aspects relating to the practice of travel medicine, including training and accrediting travel health professionals.
