Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full time, towards an undergraduate Commerce-related degree qualification (the bursary will NOT fund N4/5/6, Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters or Doctoral students)
• Be studying or have applied to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa (the bursary will NOT fund studies at TVETs, Community Colleges, Private Colleges, Graduate/Business School, International universities, or Distance-learning qualifications (UNISA, etc))
• Have an excellent academic record
• Current Matric students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75%
• Current University students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
• Have strong leadership potential
• Be a well rounded student
• Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds
• Preference will be given to students registered in the following fields: Data Analysis / IT Stream Degrees, Commerce Stream Degrees, Finance Stream Degrees, Computer Science Stream Degrees, Software/ Computer Engineering Stream Degrees
• Preference will be given to students in line with the sponsor’s transformation/ employment equity objectives and requirements
• Preference will be given to students in their 2nd year onwards
• Preference will be given to students on track to finish their qualification in the minimum-time required (not N+1 or higher)

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest (term 2), if currently in Matric (with official school stamp)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• University acceptance letter/ provisional acceptance (optional and if available)
• Proof of registration for the current academic year, if currently enrolled (on institutions letterhead)
• Latest academic transcript/s, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Statement explaining why you chose your field of study and what you intend on doing with your qualification once you have graduated (1 page)
• Letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to your academic performance and personal character (include the persons contact details) (NOT a friend or relative)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of monthly household family income (latest payslips if employed/ bank statements if self-employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or sassa grant if applicable)
• Bursary agreement/ letter/ offer, if receiving funding from another bursary/NSFAS
• Students under 18: a completed and signed consent form (.docx) by a parent or guardian – to comply with POPI regulations
• Students under 18: parent or guardian ID document (certified copy)
• Department of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Doctors’ Letter, if disabled

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
   Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Coronation Exceptional Student 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.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

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About Coronation Exceptional Student

Coronation Fund Managers is one of South Africa's largest independent investment managers, founded in Cape Town in 1993.