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ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE

Bursary awards will be granted to students within ALL fields of study, who pursue their studies at a FET College, N1 – N6 qualification and certain practical courses.>

The bursary award will cover the cost of registration fees and course fees only.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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):

  • South African citizen
  • 25 years of age or younger
  • Completed Grade 10 Science and Mathematics (minimum)
  • Currently studying or intend on studying on a full-time basis at an FET College,
  • Studying currently in college, much have achieved a minimum average of 50% for all exams and tests completed.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Download and complete the African Scholars Fund Bursary Application Form (pdf).

The following documents must be submitted with your application form:

  • ID document (certified copy of)
  • Matric report/ certificate (certified copy of)
  • If in college: prior college exam statements of results
  • If in college: current class test results
  • Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips/ pension receipts/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificate if deceased)
  • Motivational letter about why you deserve the bursary and your household circumstances (in applicants handwriting)
  • Stamped and self-addressed envelope

Complete application forms and documents must be submitted via post to:
PO Box 294
Rondebosch
7700

(No faxed or emailed applications will be considered).
 

CLOSING DATE

First semester: 31 October 2019.
Second semester: 31 May 2019.

First trimester: 31 October 2019.
Second trimester: 31 March 2019.
Third trimester: 31 July 2019.

(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 African Scholars’ Fund directly:
Contact Person: Asanda Gigaba (TVET Bursary Manager)
Tel: 021 689 9094/ 021 689 9431
Email: office@asf.org.za
Fax: 021 689 9240

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2021 Government bursaries

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Gauteng City Region Academy (Various Fields)

Study fields:

Various Fields

Qualification Sponsored:

Various qualifications

Requirements:

You must have completed your matric and a Gauteng resident

You must be accepted to study at an accredited higher education institution

Students intending to pursue postgraduate studies and accepted to a higher education institution

Top achievers from schools in Gauteng

Top 3 learners from LSEN schools in Gauteng

A South Afrcan citizen

Between the ages of 18 to 35

Application Procedure

Register on the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) portal by clicking here, download the application guide and then register on the GCRA portal. 

Apply online at :

Gauteng City Region Academy

Closing Date 31 March 2021

Gauteng Department of Human Settlement (Various Fields)

Study fields:

Various Fields

Qualification Sponsored:

  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 35
  • Completed grade 12
  • Applicants must reside in Gauteng
  • Already registered or in possession of admission letter from an Institution of Higher Learning within Gauteng Province

Apply online at :

Gauteng Department of Human Settlement

Closing Date 15 March 2021

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Higher education and training bursaries 2021

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Private company bursaries

► Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary (Engineering)

Study fields:

Engineering

Qualification Sponsored:

  • Electrical & Information Engineering
  • Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering

Requirements:

  • South African citizen
  • Completed Matric
  • Studying full time towards an Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering (B.Ing) degree qualification
  • Completed your 1st year of studies
  • Entering your 2nd year of study
  • Studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
  • Achieved a minimum “C” symbol for overall average in 1st year final results
  • Proven financial need
  • Students will be required to take part in paid vacation work at the company, during the December to January holidays.
  • Bursaries are awarded for 1 year at a time and are renewable each year based on satisfactory academic performance.
  • Once students have graduated, they will be required to work for Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd for the equal duration of funding received.

Apply online at :

Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary

Closing Date 28 February 2021

► Grand West (Various Fields)

Study fields:

Various Fields

Qualification Sponsored:

  •  Tourism and hospitality
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Math, Science and Technology

Requirements:

Applicants must reside and be registered full time for undergraduate study at a higher education institution in the Western Cape 

Apply online at :

Grand West

Closing Date1 February 2021

► Momentum (Information Technology)

Study fields:

Information Technology

Qualification Sponsored:

Coding and Web Design

Apply online at :

Momentum

Closing Date 31 January 2021

► The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (Various Fields)

Study fields:

Various Fields

Qualification Sponsored:

  • BSc (Hons) – Applicants that have obtained a minimum pass of 60%
  • Masters – Applicants that have obtained a minimum pass of 60%
  • PhD

Requirements:

South African citizens

Apply online at :

The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation

Closing Date 28 February 2021

Government bursaries

► Funza Lushaka (Educational Support Services)

Study fields:

Educational Support Services

Qualification Sponsored:

Undergraduate studies

  • 4-year Bachelor of Education degree (BEd), specialising in Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3), Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6) and Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7-12).

Graduate studies

  •  One-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for graduates whose degrees reflect two priority subjects where one module/course was successfully completed or studied at third year level while the second priority subject was successfully completed or studied at second year level

Requirements:

  • South African citizens with a valid South African ID number
  • The applicant should demonstrate good academic ability
  • Applicants should be 30 years and below to qualify for the Funza Lushaka Bursary
  • Allocation of Funza Lushaka bursaries to Higher Education Institution employees, their spouse and their dependents/children is not permissible
  • The Funza Lushaka bursary does not fund extended programmes
  • The applicant must be accepted into an approved BEd degree or PGCE programme to specialise in two or more of the priority areas
  • The applicant should demonstrate good academic ability
  • The applicant must show commitment to a teaching career, which includes: interest in working with young people; enthusiasm for a professional career in teaching; readiness to face and surmount difficult challenges and personal integrity
  • The applicant must be committed to teach in any school to which a student may be placed by a Provincial Education Department (PED).

Apply online at :

Funza Lushaka

Closing Date 28 February 2021

► KwaZulu Natal Department of Economic Development Tourism and Environment (Engineering)

Study fields:

Engineering

Qualification Sponsored:

Aeronautical Engineering

Requirements:

  • South African Citizens residing in KZN
  • Applicants must come from a disadvantaged background, preferably in the rural areas
  • Student must be accepted at the University of Pretoria or Wits University to study Aeronautical Engineering
  • Students must be the ages 15-35
  • Motivation for requesting the bursary
  • Indication of KZN residential address ie. statement of water, lights or electricity

Apply online at :

KwaZulu Natal Department of Economic Development Tourism and Environment

Closing Date28 February 2021

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Youth opportunities 2021: Funza Lushaka bursary scheme

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Funza Lushaka

Study fields:

Educational Support ServicesQualification Sponsored:

Undergraduate studies

  • 4-year Bachelor of Education degree (BEd), specialising in Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3), Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6) and Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7-12).

Graduate studies

  •  One-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for graduates whose degrees reflect two priority subjects where one module/course was successfully completed or studied at third year level while the second priority subject was successfully completed or studied at second year level

Requirements:

  • South African citizens with a valid South African ID number
  • The applicant should demonstrate good academic ability
  • Applicants should be 30 years and below to qualify for the Funza Lushaka Bursary
  • Allocation of Funza Lushaka bursaries to Higher Education Institution employees, their spouse and their dependents/children is not permissible
  • The Funza Lushaka bursary does not fund extended programmes
  • The applicant must be accepted into an approved BEd degree or PGCE programme to specialise in two or more of the priority areas
  • The applicant should demonstrate good academic ability
  • The applicant must show commitment to a teaching career, which includes: interest in working with young people; enthusiasm for a professional career in teaching; readiness to face and surmount difficult challenges and personal integrity
  • The applicant must be committed to teach in any school to which a student may be placed by a Provincial Education Department (PED).

Apply online at :

Funza Lushaka

Closing Date28 February 2021

 KwaZulu Natal Department of Economic Development Tourism and Environment (Engineering)

Study fields:

EngineeringQualification Sponsored:

Aeronautical EngineeringRequirements:

  • South African Citizens residing in KZN
  • Applicants must come from a disadvantaged background, preferably in the rural areas
  • Student must be accepted at the University of Pretoria or Wits University to study Aeronautical Engineering
  • Students must be the ages 15-35
  • Motivation for requesting the bursary
  • Indication of KZN residential address ie. statement of water, lights or electricity

Apply online at :

KwaZulu Natal Department of Economic Development Tourism and Environment

Closing Date28 February 2021

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