Vodacom Academic Merit Bursary Open
Are you a dedicated student passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) but facing financial challenges? Our Academic Merit Bursary is here to support full-time first-year, second-year, or third-year students like you!
Key Offerings:
- Full university accommodation
- The capped amount for private accommodation
- Full registration and tuition coverage
- Textbook allocation
- Meal allowance
Additional Benefits:
- Laptop
- Cellphone
- Orientation workshop for all new students accepted into the programme
- Workplace exposure through our structured Vacation Work programme
- Work readiness skills training to prepare final-year bursars for the professional world
- Full access to our Wellness Programme (ICAS) services
Programme Requirements:
To be eligible for this bursary, you must:
- Be a South African citizen by birth
- Undertake full-time undergraduate studies at a South African tertiary institution
- Pass Grade 12 with exemption, obtaining 70% or higher across all subjects
- Maintain a minimum average of 65% or higher if you are already in your first year or above
- Be studying at an accredited South African tertiary institution and meet all criteria above if already in your first year or higher
Applying for the Bursary Programme:
Step 1:
Ensure you meet all the criteria listed above.
Step 2:
Once you’ve registered and applied, we’ll send you a confirmation email. Our Bursary Management team will then carefully assess your application and provide you with feedback every step of the way!
Application Process
1. Register to Login
- For registration you will be required to provide your ID number, email, contact number, password, as well as a selection of the course type.
- A verification email will be sent to you.
- Once you have selected the verification link in the email sent to you, you will be able to login.
- Log in requires the capture of your email and password.
2. Complete the below sections in an online form
- Personal information
- Contact details
- Educational details
- Leadership roles
- Current obligations
- Supporting Documents
- ID
- If you are a minor
- Parental Consent Form
- If you have not matriculated yet
- Grade 11 results
- Grade 12 results optional
- If you have matriculated but not at tertiary yet
- Grade 12 results
- Acceptance letter
- If you have matriculated and at tertiary
- Academic record
- Fee statement
Apply Now:
Good luck! Seize this opportunity to further your education and achieve your dreams in the STEM fields.
Applications for the 2025 intake will close on 31 August 2024.