ISPA Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be 35 years old or younger
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in a field of study related to ICT (Information and Communications Technology) (postgraduate studies will NOT be funded)
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa (Universities, TVET Colleges, Technical Colleges and other accredited institutions)
• Not be in receipt of any other bursary funding
• Intend on following a career within the ISP (Internet Service Provider) sector
• Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds

Documents you will need

• Full academic record, including most recent results (certified copy)
• Education background: details about your education, including school, higher institutions, qualifications, and year/s completed
• Name of institution where you will study and proposed course
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivational letter explaining why you deserve to be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Contactable references, including: name, contact details and relation to you (employer, teacher etc) (read our tips on getting an academic reference 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
   • ISPA Bursary Application 2027
   • Register an account
   • Login

   Applications must be submitted online at: ISPA Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants must Register an account before they can Login and apply.

   Note: you may save your application and login to return to it, but make sure that you submit your application before the deadline stipulated below.

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 010 500 1200
• Phone 087 550 1200

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

About ISPA

The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is a South African non-profit representing internet service providers since 1996.