This opportunity is open to Students who want to pursue the following Post Graduate focus degrees: sciences, engineering, technology, and commerce disciplines:

Statistics, economics, business information systems, risk, mathematics, data science, information technology, computer science, information systems, physics, actuarial science, electronics, information management, biosciences, climate sciences accounting, engineering, environmental sciences, financial management, society and sustainability, information science, indigenous knowledge systems, law, mathematical sciences, renewable energy.

Kindly note that applications close on the 31^st of October.

Submission of documents:

• Scanned to via email with the reference Post Graduate Application 2024 to tertiary@tomorrow.org.za.
• Online application form- https://tomorrowtrustbursary.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=63
• Couriered to Tomorrow Trust offices: Isle of Houghton, 36 Boundary Road, Old Trafford 4, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193, South Africa. Kindly send an email to tertiary@tomorrow.org.za to confirm that you have couriered the documents.

Post Graduate Bursary Application Form

Deloitte FSA division is currently in the process of recruiting Final-Year university students or Honours students studying either of the courses listed in the attached bursary description file. Therefore, we kindly request for your assistance with regards to spreading a word to your well-performing students in your department about this existing bursary for them to apply if they are interested.

Students would be shortlisted for this Bursary, and before that we would like to receive their CVs and Academic Transcripts so that we can perceive if they meet the requirements or not. After informing your well-performing students, if they are interested, can you please gather their CVs and transcripts and send them to us (via this email)?

The students are also welcome to send their documents to this email directly or sending everything to you, then after you will share them with us, whichever approach you prefer, would be suffice. We are also happy to do a presentation about Deloitte FSA and the bursary to your school if you are interested. The attached document describes the Deloitte FSA and it’s bursary initiative, as well as the requirements

. The qualifications the students should be studying are (where available):

• Actuarial Science;
• Applied Economics/Econometrics;
• Computer/Data Science/Analytics;
• Engineering (preferably Electrical or Electronic);
• Mathematical Sciences/Statistics;
• (Applied/Financial) Mathematics;
• Physics;
• Quantitative Risk Management;
• (Applied) Statistics; or
• Any other relevant degree.

I have attached a more detailed document, that has information on what Deloitte FSA does and what the FSA bursary entails.  

We would like you to:

• Forward the details of the bursary to their students.
• Alternatively, send through to us the students’ CVs and transcripts

Application  email : Emanuel Seroka sseroka@deloitte.co.za   and Tlhologelo Morolong tmorolong@deloitte.co.za

ABOUT THE VODACOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Vodacom is inviting students to apply for their academic Merit Bursary, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies within STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). (Postgraduate students may also be funded at Vodacom’s discretion.)

MORE ABOUT THE VODACOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, textbook allowance, meal allowance and accommodation in university residence or capped allowance for private accommodation.

Bursary recipients will also receive a laptop and cellphone, as well as the following benefits: orientation workshop for all new bursary students, workplace exposure via the structured Vacation Work programme, work readiness skill training for final year students to gain skills to enter the working world and full access to Wellness Programme (ICAS) services.
 

MORE ABOUT THE VODACOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION & CONTRACT

Bursaries will be awarded for the entire duration of the degree qualification – subject to recipients maintaining satisfactory academic results, and submitting proof of academic results each year.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by no later than 15 December 2023.

After the final selection is made, recipients will need to enter into a contractual agreement with Vodacom. Should selected students may not to accept the bursary offer, they must notify Vodacom within 48 hours.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen by birth
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (postgraduate funding may be offered at Vodacom’s discretion)
• You must be entering the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of full-time study
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must achieve an exemption pass in Matric and a minimum result of 70% for all subjects
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if in 1st year
• You must be in financial need
• You must NOT have a criminal record

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY

Students must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Register an account on the Vodacom Bursary Platform
(You will need to provide your ID number, email address, contact number, password, and your course of study)
Step 2: Await a verification email with a link
Step 3: Use the verification link to Login to your account, using your email address and password
Step 4: Fill in the online application form, which includes: personal details, contact details, education history, leadership positions, current obligations
Step 5: Upload your supporting documents as listed below
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Vodacom bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Fee statement, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance into a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of any other bursary awards currently held
• A completed Parental Consent Form (for applicants under 18 years old)

After submitting an application, all candidates will receive a confirmation email from Vodacom. The Bursary Management team will carefully assess each application and provide feedback every step of the way!
Applicants can also view the status of their application via the bursary application website.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY

31 August 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Vodacom directly:
Bursary Department
Email: Externalbursaries@vodacom.co.za

WHO CAN QUALIFY?

The Standard Bank Group Bursary is available if you require funding for your first, second, third and final year of undergraduate studies – as well as if you want to pursue your postgraduate studies up to Master’s level. 

To apply, you must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations (mid-year / June)
• Be registered for full time undergraduate or postgraduate studies
• Meet the admission requirements of your university if applying for a post-graduate bursary.

To qualify, you should be well-rounded academically, with strong performance in any of the following fields:

• Accounting
• Actuarial science
• Analytics
• Commerce
• Computer and data science
• Economics
• Engineering
• Finance
• Information technology
• Investments
• Mathematics
• Statistics.

If you get through the first stage of application, we’ll invite you to participate in a formal assessment process, including (but not limited to) psychometric evaluation and an interview. Financial need is considered in applications.

Hortgro is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

Agri-Management
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Science
Entomology
Horticulture (Production/ Post harvest)
Marketing Specialist
Microbiology
Plant Pathology
Project Management
Soil and Water Science
Hortgro is committed to the future of the agricultural sector and helps deciduous fruit growers to produce, market and sell high-quality produce. To achieve their goals, Hortgro requires trained, skilled and passionate people. One of the ways Hortgro achieves this is through their annual bursary programme.

MORE ABOUT THE HORTGRO BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPECTATION, RENEWAL & SELECTION

Bursary recipients are expected to:

• Provide Hortgro with quarterly updates regarding their studies and general well-being
• Submit results each semester
• Maintain good behaviour throughout their studies
• Attend Hortgro functions

The bursary award is renewable each year, based on satisfactory academic performance.

Bursary recipients will have access to a mentor, who will provide motivation to help students throughout their studies.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric OR be currently in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2024
• You must studying or registered to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must meet the admission requirements for your chosen course of study

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HORTGRO BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Hortgro Bursary Application 2024

ABOUT THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Department of Infrastructure is inviting students to apply for the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Transport, Engineering and Built Environment sector (Degree or Diploma), including the following fields:

Architecture
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Geomatics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Property Studies
Quantity Surveying
Town/ City and Regional Planning
Transport Economics
Transportation Engineering
Bursaries will also be awarded for studies in disciplines deemed to be scarce and critical by the Department of Infrastructure.

MORE ABOUT THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, prescribed study materials, food/ transport and accommodation in residence. The bursary also provides students with the following benefits: support services programmes, secures learning opportunities for bursary recipients (interns) and secures employment opportunities for graduates.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback by the end of February 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

MORE ABOUT THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY – OBLIGATIONS & SERVICE CONTRACT

During the course of studies, bursary recipients may be required to perform the following during certain weekends: attend workshops; events and meetings, partake in academic experiential training and partake in outreach programmes.

Upon graduation, students are required to “work back” the bursary – the requirement is 1 year of work within the public sector, for every year of bursary funding received.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or you must have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a Degree or Diploma in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or have applied to to study at one of the following universities in the the Western Cape: University of Cape Town, University of Stellenbosch or Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Preference will be given to: financially disadvantaged students, female students, students with disabilities and students from the Western Cape

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:

Online application
Step 1: Register an account on the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary System
Step 2: Login to the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary System
Step 3: Complete the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Application
Step 4: Upload your supporting documents listed below
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Masakh’iSizwe bursary.

Manual application
Step 1: Download and complete the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
Step 2: Collect your supporting documents listed below
Step 3: Submit your completed application form and document via:

• Email: DoiBursary@westerncape.gov.za (used the reference: BursaryApplication2024)
• Courier: Masakh’iSizwe Bursary programme, 23rd Floor, The Box, 9 Lower Burg Street, Cape Town, 8000
• Hand delivery: Masakh’iSizwe Bursary programme, 23rd Floor, The Box, 9 Lower Burg Street, Cape Town, 8000

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Masakh’iSizwe bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric most recent results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
• Proof of registration or application at one of the aforementioned tertiary institutions
• Full course outline for the 2024 academic year
• Study cost estimate for the 2024 academic year
• Proof of residential address (recent account or utility bill – not older than 3 months)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, death certificate if deceased)
• Proof of any existing debt (if applicable)
• Proof of any other financial aid received (if applicable)
• Medical proof of disability (if disabled)
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Police clearance certificate (if you have a criminal record)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY

Applicants are encouraged to read the following before applying:

• Students who have applied to more than 1 university or more than 1 discipline, must submit a separate application for each.
• Applicants are encouraged to read the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme Policies and documents before applying.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY

31 August 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Department of Infrastructure Masakh’iSizwe Office directly:
Tel: 021 483 0964 / 021 483 9545
Email: DoIBursary@westerncape.gov.za
Read the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary FAQ’s before submitting an enquiry.

Call for SARAO Undergraduate and Diploma Scholarship Applications for the 2024 Academic Year 

SARAO is pleased to announce that the call for new applications for NRF-SARAO Undergraduate and Diploma Scholarships for the academic year 2024 is now open.

BEFORE completing an application form, please read the SARAO Application Guide available at https://www.sarao.ac.za/students/funding/ and NRF Call for Proposals for Funding in 2023 and 2024 – National Research Foundation.

All eligible students MUST apply on NRF Connect at: https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za/. 

APPLICATION OPENING AND CLOSING DATES:

SARAO Undergraduate Scholarships

• Application Opening date: 06 July 2023
• Applicant Closing date: 31 August 2023
• DA Closing date: 15 September 2023

SARAO Bachelor in Engineering Technology and Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarships

• Application Opening date: 06 July 2023
• Applicant Closing date: 15 September 2023
• DA Closing date: 29 September 2023

SARAO Diploma in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme – 2024 Application Guide

SARAO Bachelor in Engineering Technology Scholarship Programme – 2024 Application Guide

SARAO Undergraduate Scholarships for 2024 – Application Guide

For NRF-SARAO undergraduate and diploma scholarship related inquiries, please contact:

Mkhululi Jodwana

Professional Officer, HCD

NRF-SARAO

Telephone: 011 268 3412

Email Address: mjodwana@sarao.ac.za

More info

Digby Wells Environmental invites all full-time students registering for their undergraduate (1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year) and Post Graduate studies for the 2024 academic year, to apply for the opportunity to participate in our bursary programme.

The Digby Wells Environmental bursary includes financial aid, comprising of tuition fees, a laptop, and book allowance.

Learners who will be inducted into the company, will also receive:

• Paid vacation employment with practical training and on-site exposure,
• On-going mentorship from our highly experienced staff and full-time employment on graduation.

Requirements

• Learners must demonstrate academic potential.
• Funding may only be awarded for full time study.
• The learners must demonstrate a high level of passion towards working outdoors and want to contribute and make a difference to the environment.
• The application process is highly competitive and potential applicants must be able to demonstrate both a high degree of motivation and the preparation and ability required to complete their studies.
• Learners who are currently enrolled in Grade 12 are required to attached proof of application made to their University of choice.
• Students already registered at a University should provide an academic record.