Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields (NQF level 7 or NQF level 8)

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
• Be entering your 1st to 4th year of study in 2027 (fourth year includes students in B Tech [NQF level 7] and Honours programmes [NQF level 8])
• Be accepted or registered to study at a private or public institution that is registered with the Department of Education in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Have proven financial need, with a combined family income of between R350 000 and R600 000 per annum (“missing middle” students)
• Preference will be given to equity candidates

Documents you will need

• Clear photograph (head and shoulders)
• Matric certificate/ Matric latest results
• Full academic record, if currently studying
• Proof of acceptance or registration at a tertiary institution
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit stating annual income if self-employed/ most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ most recent bank statements if they own a business/ SASSA letter stating the grants received 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
   • Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary Application 2027
   • Study Trust Bursary Applications Page

   Applications must be submitted online at: Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants must read the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page before applying.

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 011 403 1632

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

About Cisco Charitable Foundation

The Cisco Foundation is the charitable arm of networking company Cisco, supporting education and community programmes worldwide.