Vodacom Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies within the following fields

• Business
• Commerce
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen by birth
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
• Be entering the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of full-time study in 2027
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Achieve an exemption pass in Matric and a minimum result of 70% for all subjects
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying (1st year or higher)
• Be in financial need

What the bursary covers

• Bursary recipients will also receive a laptop
• Cellphone
• As well as the following benefits: orientation workshop for all new bursary students
• Workplace exposure via the structured Vacation Work programme
• Work readiness skill training for final year students to gain skills to enter the working world
• Full access to Wellness Programme (ICAS) services

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Fee statement, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance into a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of any other bursary awards currently held
• A completed Parental Consent Form (for applicants 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
   Vodacom Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Vodacom Bursary Application 2027

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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

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

About Vodacom

Vodacom is South Africa's largest mobile network operator, founded in 1994 and majority-owned by Vodafone.