PPS Foundation Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or enrolled to study full time, at recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa (University or University of Technology)
• Have demonstrate academic excellence
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
• Have a household income of NOT more than R1 million per annum
• Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degree

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Text books
• Meals
• Accommodation at university residence

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Matric certificate/ statement of results if certificate is not yet available (certified copy)
• Full academic record to date, including most recent transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of registration for current academic year (on institutions letterhead)
• Financial Statement from University student finance department
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)

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
   • PPS Foundation Bursary Application 2026
   • How to Guide

   Applications must be submitted online at: PPS Foundation Bursary Application 2026

   Students may read the How to Guide, which outlines the steps of the application process.

   Note: preliminary academic results must be submitted by no later than 20 December 2025, and final academic transcripts must be submitted by no later than 16 January 2026 for students who are shortlisted.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around December. 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]

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

About PPS Foundation

The PPS Foundation was set up in 2016 by financial services company PPS to widen access to STEM careers.