Cornerstone Institute Bursary

Fields of study

• Higher Certificate in Business Studies (90 bursaries)
• Bachelor of Commerce degrees (10 bursaries)

Who can apply

• Be committed to completing your studies
• Have a laptop that is less than 5 years old
• Have internet access
• Live within 1 hour travelling distance of Salt River, Cape Town
• Fall into either 1 of these categories
  • School leaver: recently completed school with a strong academic records and lack the finances to pursue a higher education
  • Unemployed youth or adult: between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, unemployed and wishing to enhance your chances of employability by completing a qualification
  • Working professional: currently employed and wish to upskill, advance your career, and unlock new opportunities

Documents you will need

• Grade 12 Report, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric Certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Latest academic transcripts, if applicable
• Motivational Letter: detailed letter demonstrating your commitment and goals
• Proof of Financial Need: parents or guardians proof of household income or affidavits if unemployed
• Letter of Recommendation from a parent, teacher, or employer (at least 1)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   Cornerstone Institute Give Back 100 Bursary Application
4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around December. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 021 448 0050

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Cornerstone Institute

Cornerstone Institute is a non-profit private higher education provider in Cape Town offering undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.