Bursary opportunities

Motsepe Foundation bursary

Fields of Study

All bursaries will be awarded to students studying in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and also covers other fields of study related to:

• Arts
• Agriculture
• Business Studies
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Information Technology
• Science
• Medical Studies

Motsepe bursary also offers students the opportunity to study at the following universities:

• University of Cape Town
• University of KwaZulu Natal
• University of Pretoria
• Tshwane University of Technology
• University of the Witwatersrand
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• University of Johannesburg

Bursary Requirements and Eligibility

• The applicant must need to be a South African citizens
• Minimum average of 70% in Matric, excluding Life Orientation
• Students or intending to study in any of STEM, Business and Arts field
• Excellent academic performance
• Proven financial need

How to Apply and Application Details

1. Download and fill up the Motsepe Foundation Bursary Application Form. (pdf)
2. Application form should the attached together with certified copies of the following:
   • ID of the applicant
   • ID of each household member including parents or legal guardian
   • Recent academic or exam results
   • Acceptance letter from the university
   • Recent payslip and employment certification, not older than 3 months for each parent or legal
     guardian.
   • SASSA letter if any of your family members are receiving a social grant
   • For parents or legal guardians working as an informal trader, present a signed affidavit to confirm this employment. This is subject to verification by the Foundation.
   • For deceased parent/s, provide a certified copy of the death certificate
   • For divorced parents, provide a certified copy of the divorce decree
   • For parents not living at home, provide an affidavit indicating the reasons
   • For applicants supported by someone not your parent or legal guardian, provide an affidavit stating the reasons
3. Send your completed application form and supporting documents through email at bursaries@motsepefoundation.org.

Application form: DOWNLOAD

Closing Date

The Motsepe Foundation bursary closes on the (14 October)