Motsepe Foundation 2026 Bursary Applications Now Open

The Motsepe Foundation invites applications for its 2026 Bursary Programme from South African learners who demonstrate strong academic ability and a clear financial need. This bursary is part of the Foundation’s commitment to uplift youth through education, particularly in underserved communities.

Who Should Apply
The bursary is aimed at students intending to pursue full-time studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields at public universities in South Africa.

Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:

• Have achieved an average pass mark above 70% in core subjects

• Provide evidence of financial need

• Be a South African citizen

• Be from one of the supported geographic areas listed below

Supported Areas
Applicants must reside in or come from the following districts or municipalities:

Eastern Cape:

• Buffalo City

• Nelson Mandela Bay

• OR Tambo

Free State:

• Mangaung

• Thabo Mofutsanyane

Gauteng:

• Ekurhuleni

• Johannesburg

• Sedibeng

• Tshwane

KwaZulu-Natal:

• eThekwini

• King Cetshwayo

• uMgungundlovu

Limpopo:

• Capricorn/Polokwane

• Mopani

• Sekhukhune

• Vhembe

Mpumalanga:

• Bushbuckridge

• Kwa-Mhlanga

• Mbombela

North West:

• Rustenburg

• Madibeng

• Moretele

• Mmakau

Northern Cape:

• Frances Baard

• John Taole

Western Cape:

• Khayelitsha

• Mitchells Plain

Closing Date:
Applications must be submitted on or before 6 June 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via the official Motsepe Foundation application platform:
Apply here