Applications Open: 1 June 2025

This Academic Merit Bursary is designed to support high-achieving students who plan to study full-time in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). It targets first-year to third-year students who show strong academic potential but may lack the financial resources to further their studies.

What the Bursary Covers

Successful applicants will receive comprehensive support, including:

Core Benefits

• Full university accommodation (or a capped amount for private accommodation)

• Full registration and tuition fees

• Textbook allowance

• Meal allowance

Additional Benefits

• Laptop and cellphone

• Orientation workshop for new bursary students

• Workplace exposure through a structured Vacation Work Programme

• Final-year Work Readiness Skills Training

• Full access to Wellness Programme services (ICAS)

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, students must:

• Be a South African citizen by birth

• Be pursuing full-time undergraduate studies in a South African tertiary institution

• Have passed Grade 12 with an exemption and achieved 70% or more in all subjects

• If already in tertiary education (first year or above), must have a minimum average of 65% or higher

• Be studying in a STEM field at an accredited South African university

Application Process

Step 1:
Before applying, ensure that you meet all the listed eligibility criteria.

Step 2:
Once applications open, register and apply online. After submission, a confirmation email will be sent, and your application will be assessed by the Bursary Management team. Updates and feedback will be provided throughout the process.

Important Dates

Applications for the 2025 intake are now closed.
Visit the official application page again from 1 June 2025 to apply for the 2026 intake.

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