Monocle Foundation Bursaries 2025

Monocle Foundation invites student to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 08 November 2024

Bursaries will be awarded to previously disadvantaged black females, for Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies, including but not limited to the following fields:

• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Engineering
• Finance
• Mathematics
• Medicine

The bursary will provide comprehensive cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, book and study material allowance, laptop, accommodation and a subsistence allowance. Students will also receive career counselling and a MS Office course.

Candidates will be shortlisted by the Trustees and contacted during November 2024, successful applicants will then be selected by mid-December 2024. All applicants will receive feedback on the outcome of their application.

The first step of the selection process is a telephonic screening with the Trust Administrator, followed by a personal meeting with The Trust Administrator. Next, shortlisted candidates will attend a one-on-one interview with one of the Trustees.
 

MORE ABOUT THE MONOCLE FOUNDATION BURSARY PROGRAMME – OBLIGATIONS

Bursary recipients will NOT be required to pay back or work back the funds to the Trust, after graduation.

Students must provide regular updates to the Trust regarding their studies and progression and provide their final academic results to the Trust.
 

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must a South African citizen
• You must be Female
• You must be Black (African, Coloured, Indian or Asian)
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree, in one of the fields of study listed above (other fields of study may also be considered)
• You must be in your second or higher year of study
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be in financial need, with limited to no funding towards your education
• You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at: Monocle Foundation Bursary 2025

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead & stamped by the University)
• Degree certificate, if a postgraduate student (certified copy)
• Breakdown of funds required for 2025 (including tuition fees, study support and books, accommodation, and subsistence allowance)
• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Letter that includes the following details (addressed to the Trustees of the Monocle Foundation Trust):
  • Information and background about yourself
  • Field of study
  • Career ambitions
  • Motivation – why you should be awarded the bursary