MultiChoice Bursary

Fields of study

• Actuarial Science
• Accounting
• Data & Information Science
• Digital Media Technology
• Film & Television, Marketing
• Filmmaking
• Finance
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Information Engineering
• Information Technology (AI & Robotics)
• Sound Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric (in 2024) or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a degree qualification within one of the fields listed above, which are considered critical and scarce skill fields
• Be a first-time undergraduate or postgraduate student (Honours and Masters) student
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%, if currently studying
• Be studying or registered/ intend to register to study at a recognised institute of higher learning in South Africa

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate/ statement of results (certified copy)
• Most recent results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof acceptance or preliminary acceptance from an accredited tertiary institution (on letterhead)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest 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
   MultiChoice Bursary Application 2025

   Applications must be submitted online at: MultiChoice Bursary Application 2025

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]
• Phone 011 885 3918

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

About MultiChoice

MultiChoice runs DStv, Showmax and M-Net across sub-Saharan Africa.