BCE Foodservice Equipment Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be under 25 years old
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be currently unemployed

What the bursary covers

• Tuition
• Study material
• Incidentals
• Up to a capped amount of R150 000

Value mentioned: R150 000. 10

Documents you will need

• ID document/ ID card (certified copy)
• Matric certificate/ statement of results (certified copy)
• Full academic record, including latest results (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance from a tertiary institution (on letterhead)
• Motivational letter to support your application (maximum 1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the BCE Bursary Application Form 2025 (.docx)

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.

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

About BCE Foodservice Equipment

BCE Foodservice Equipment supplies commercial kitchen equipment and appliances to the hospitality and food service industry in Southern Africa.