Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary

Offered by Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund

Closed Usually closes around November

The Donald White and Mandla Ndwanya Memorial Fund gives bursaries to Western Cape school leavers in financial need who are studying business, commerce, education, healthcare, medicine or social work.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the following fields

  • Business Studies
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Medicine
  • Social Work

Who can apply

  • Have completed Matric
  • Have attended a high school within the Western Cape province
  • Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • Be studying or intend on studying at a recognized FET College or University in South Africa
  • Be in financial need
  • Be passionate about community service
  • Preference will be given to students who are first generation student attending a higher learning institution

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R10 000

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full academic record if already studying
  • Parents or guardian proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or SASSA grant if applicable)

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

    Download and complete the Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary Application 2026 (.pdf)

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around November. 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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About Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund

The memorial fund was created in 2012 to honour educator Donald White and Mandla Andrew Ndwanya, who had a passion for business education.

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