For Coloured Girls Bursary

Who can apply

• Be female
• Be from a “coloured” community, destitute and disadvantaged
• Be entering Grade 8 to 12 (i.e. a high school student) OR entering 1st or 2nd year of studies at a higher education institution
• Have a passion for learning and willingness to further your studies
• Preference will be given to students who have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% or a 6 on the academic levels
• Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards language and STEM fields
• Preference will be given to students who intend on studying towards a qualification listed as a “scarce skill” (find the list of top 100 scarce skills as determined by the Department of Higher Education and Training here)

Documents you will need

• Proof of latest results (certified copy)

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
   For Coloured Girls Bursary Application 2025

   Applications must be submitted online at: For Coloured Girls Bursary Application 2025

   Note: this application is the first round – candidates who are accepted within this round will be informed of how to complete the next phase of the bursary application.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 064 020 8709

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

About For Coloured Girls

For Coloured Girls is a non-profit that gives academic support and resources to young Coloured girls.