Mezzanine Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen (by birth)
• Reside within the Western Cape province
• Be unemployed
• Have completed Matric with a minimum average of 65%
• Be entering your first year of undergraduate full-time studies, towards a Computer Science qualification, in 2026
• Study at a recognised and accredited university in the Western Cape
• Not have any other bursary award for the 2026 academic year
• Not have a criminal record
• A clear credit record

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• University accommodation

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae (read our tips on how to compile a CV and use our free templates)
• Motivational letter to support your application (1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of registration/ acceptance for the 2026 academic year (on university letterhead)
• Most recent fee statement/ quotation for the 2026 academic year
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (recent payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension 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
   • Mezzanine Bursary Application 2026
   • SASSA grant

   Applications must be submitted online at: Mezzanine Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around March. 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 Mezzanine

Mezzanine is a Cape Town technology company and Vodacom subsidiary building digital platforms for health, agriculture and education.