Sando Bursary Trust Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Western Cape province
• Be currently in Matric or have recently completed Matric
• Be entering your 1st year of study in ANY field, in 2026
• Have a total household income of LESS than R50 000 per month or R600 000 per annum
• Have a minimum overall average of 60% for Matric final or mid-term results
• Not have a criminal record
• Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged groups, however all applicants will be considered and those with top marks will be selected

Documents you will need

• ID document / Birth certificate (certified copy)
• Matric certificate or Matric latest results
• Parents/ guardians/ spouse proof of household income (latest payslips if emplopyed/ latest financial statements if self-employed, sworn affidavit if unemployed)

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
   Sando Bursary Trust Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Sando Bursary Trust Bursary Application 2026

   You will be required to add a short motivational paragraph, to support your application.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. 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 021 418 2270

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

About Sando Bursary

The Sando Bursary Trust supports talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete university.