The Staff Development Fund (SDF) invites grant applications from staff at ISASA member schools. Applications may be submitted for the following purposes:
- African visitorships to independent schools in other African countries.
- International visitorships to independent schools across the globe and attendance at international conferences.
- Targeted research on issues related to independent schooling.
- Postgraduate studies undertaken at accredited international institutions of higher education.
Each application must be accompanied by a confidential letter of recommendation:
- For staff: from the applicant’s Head of School.
- For Heads: from the Chair of the Governing Body.
Please note: Applications from staff members at schools that do not contribute to the SDF are not eligible for consideration.
Please note that Staff Development Fund applications for 2027 have closed.
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