StudyTrust Bursaries

Fields of study

• Depends on the funder: commerce, engineering, IT, science and other scarce-skills fields

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Meet the academic and financial criteria of each funder you qualify for
• Some funders have extra requirements, such as Level 5 for Matric Maths or B-BBEE status

What the bursary covers

• Varies by funder, often tuition, accommodation, books and allowances

Documents you will need

• Certified copy of your ID
• Latest academic results
• Proof of household income

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
   StudyTrust online application

   One application is considered for every StudyTrust-administered bursary you qualify for.

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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About StudyTrust

StudyTrust is a South African non-profit that has managed bursaries and student support programmes for corporate and foundation funders for decades.