Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship

Fields of study

• Accounting
• Agriculture
• Artisan Skills Programs (Electricians, Plumbing, Mechanics, Solar voltaic service technicians, Millwright etc)
• Corporate Finance
• Education/ BEd (specialising with Mathematics and Technology)
• Electrical Engineering
• Finance
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
• Media Information and Communication
• Mining Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Water and Energy

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be a defined as a Black Designated Group according to BBBEE (African, Coloured, Indian or Asian)
• Be under 35 years of age
• Be unemployed
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be be studying or intend on studying full-time towards one of the qualifications listed above
• Be studying or intend on studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Honours or Master’s only – the bursary will NOT fund PhD studies)
• Be pursuing your qualification-level for the first time (the bursary will NOT cover repeating a qualification at the same level)
• Be studying or intend on studying at a registered public tertiary institution (including community colleges and Technical Vocational Education)
• Have a strong academic record, with a minimum average pass rate of 60%
• Have a total household income of LESS than R600 000 per year
• Not have any outstanding student debt
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding (including NSFAS)

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Textbooks
• Accommodation in residence or accredited accommodation
• Meals
• A transport allowance for students living at home

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 9 final report, Grade 11 final report and Matric term 2 report, if currently in Matric (stamped with official school stamp)
• TVET academic reports since leaving high school (N4, N6, etc) (optional)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Most recent official academic transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of registration at university for 2026 academic year, if currently studying (official document from university)
• Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at an accredited institution for the 2027 academic year
• Parents or guardians ID documents/ death certificates (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (3 months payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ copy of SASSA docs if receiving a social grant)
• Motivational letter/ statement indicating why you have chosen your field of study and how you intend to use it after graduation (1 page)
• Dept of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Doctors’ Letter (if disabled)
• Proof of any other bursary funding/ NSFAS, if applicable (bursary agreement/letter/offer)
• Completed parent/ guardian consent form if under 18 years old

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
   Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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 021 409 7982

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

About Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza

The Thebe Foundation, founded in 2011, is the social investment arm linked to Thebe Investment Corporation.