Motsepe Foundation Bursary

Fields of study

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Accounting
• Mathematics
• Humanities (Music and LLB)

Who can apply

• Reside in one of these areas
  • Limpopo: Sekhukhune, Capricorn, Vhembe, Mopani
  • Free State: Thabo Mofutsanyana, Mangaung
  • KwaZulu-Natal: Umgungundlovu, Ethekwini, King Cetshwayo
  • Eastern Cape: OR Tambo, Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City
  • Mpumalanga: Bushbuckridge, Mbombela, Kwamhlanga
  • North West: Mmakau, Madibeng, Bojanala
  • Gauteng: Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Sedibeng
  • Western Cape: Khayelistha, Mitchells Plein
  • Northern Cape: John Taole, Frances Baard
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate degree qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Have achieved a minimum average of 70% for core subjects (excluding Life Orientation and Home Language)
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institute within South Africa
• Have proven financial need

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Books
• Stationery
• Laptop
• University accredited accommodation fees
• Meal allowance
• A tutor allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips/ employment letter/ SASSA grant letter/ affidavit for informal traders/ death certificate if deceased)
• Testimonial letter from the principal, religious leader or traditional leader
• Proof of residence

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
   Motsepe Foundation Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Motsepe Foundation Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants will be required to complete a “screening” to verify they meet all the criteria. If they meet all the criteria, they will be directed to an application page.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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

• Phone 011 324 1500

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

About Motsepe Foundation

The Motsepe Foundation was founded by Patrice and Precious Motsepe to fight poverty and inequality through education and community development.