SACBW Foundation Bursary

Offered by SACBW Foundation

Closed Usually closes around August

The SACBW Foundation Bursary helps young women under 20 in Matric, with averages of 70% or more, study accounting, business development, digital marketing, marketing or entrepreneurship.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded to female students, for studies within the following fields

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Business Development Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Management
  • Practical Entrepreneurship

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be Female
  • Be younger than 20 years old
  • Be currently in Matric
  • Have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in your current year of study
  • Intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2027
  • Be in financial need and be unable to afford your studies

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • June Matric results (certified copy)
  • Motivational essay to support your application (250 words – see application form for further details)
  • Short video in which you covers the info in your essay (3 minutes long)
  • All documents, including the completed application form, must be put into a single pdf document, with your name and surname as reference
  • The video may be submitted via email, dropbox or we-transfer.

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

    See the provider's official website for the application form.

  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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About SACBW Foundation

The SACBW Foundation is a non-profit that expands education opportunities for academically strong young women.

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