Monocle Foundation Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Engineering
• Finance
• Mathematics
• Medicine

Who can apply

• A South African citizen
• Be Female
• Be Black (African, Coloured, Indian or Asian)
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree, in one of the fields of study listed above (other fields of study may also be considered)
• Be entering your 2nd or higher year of study (the bursary will NOT fund 1st year students)
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be in financial need, with limited to no funding towards your education
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Book
• Study material allowance
• Laptop
• Accommodation
• A subsistence allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead & stamped by the University)
• Degree certificate, if a postgraduate student (certified copy)
• Breakdown of funds required for 2027 (including tuition fees, study support and books, accommodation, and subsistence allowance)
• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Letter addressed to the Trustees of the Monocle Foundation Trust, that includes the following details:

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
   Monocle Foundation Bursary 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Monocle Foundation Bursary 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 31 October 2026. 31 October 2026. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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About Monocle Foundation

The Monocle Foundation is an educational trust set up in 2014 by Monocle Solutions to support Black women in higher education.