GrandWest Bursary

Fields of study

• Agriculture
• Electrical Engineering
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Tourism and Hospitality

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be under the age of 27 years old
• Reside within the Western Cape province
• Have completed Matric in South Africa
• Be studying or registered to study full time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the aforementioned fields of study (postgraduate and part time studies will NOT be funded)
• Be studying towards your first degree/ tertiary qualification
• Be studying or registered to study at one of these public tertiary institutions: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of the Western Cape (UWC), Stellenbosch University (SU) or Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
• Not be carrying subjects from the previous academic year
• Have a strong academic record
• Not be employed full time
• Students with disabilities or impairments are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• R5 000 allowance for textbooks (other expenses, such as accommodation and stationery will NOT be covered)

Value mentioned: R5 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy) (not older than 3 months)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of registration at one of the aforementioned institutions (on institutions letterhead)
• Full academic record with results from prior year, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Letter of acceptance to study at one of the aforementioned institutions, if currently studying at tertiary level (on institutions letterhead)
• Full statement/ detailed quote from tertiary institution outlining course fees (on institutions letterhead)
• Course overview (on tertiary letterhead)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (if employed: certified copy of latest payslip, if unemployed, disabled/ sick/ elderly: affidavit stating so)
• Motivational letter to support your application, where you share insights into your hobbies and interests (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Students who meet the above criteria, can obtain a copy of the bursary application form by emailing: [email protected] (Insert the words “Grandwest Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

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.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

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

About GrandWest

GrandWest is a large casino and entertainment complex in Goodwood, Cape Town, owned by Sun International.