Africa Cosmos Education Trust Bursary

Fields of study

• Actuarial Science
• Analytics
• Business Administration
• Business Analysis
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce and Economics
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Economics
• Electrical Computer Systems Engineering
• Financial Accounting
• Forensic Science and Technology
• Human Resource Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems and Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Procurement
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Security and Safety Management
• Statistics
• Supply Chain Management

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric with a Bachelors pass
• Be studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be currently in your 1st year of study in 2025
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University or Technical College)
• Have a strong academic record
• Be no older than 35 years old
• Be unemployed
• Be in financial need – due to income levels and/or parents or guardians employment status
• Be able to achieve and maintain an acceptable pass rate for the duration of your studies
• Have and be able able to maintain an acceptable attendance record
• Maintain a good attendance record at your chosen tertiary institution and comply with its rules and regulations
• Not engage in or accept any other bursary award/ financial assistance without getting prior written consent from the Trust
• Have a valid personal email address and WhatsApp phone number for communication
• Consent to a background check and qualification verification

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• Photo (passport/ ID size), to be attached to the first page of the application form
• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic transcripts, if currently studying
• Proof of acceptance/ registration from your institution
• Proof of household income and number of dependants
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy)
• Affidavit if parents/ guardians are unemployed
• Proof of address
• Copy of loan/ bursary agreement (if receiving other sources of funding)
• Police clearance or affidavit from SAPS stating candidate has no criminal record
• Testimonial letter from a teacher, principal, faculty dean, or lecturer (optional)

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
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   – Hand delivery: SBV House, 17 8th Street Houghton 2198 Johannesburg (Attention: Ms Mifferndri Moodley or Ms Jessie Radebe)

   Download and complete the Africa Cosmos Education Trust Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around July. 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]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 283 2000

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

About Africa Cosmos Education

Africa Cosmos is a Level 1 B-BBEE consulting, training and skills development group operating under Africa Cosmos Consulting & Training Services.