Tomorrow Trust: Bursaries 2025

Tomorrow Trust invites South African students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year.

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Tomorrow Trust is offering bursaries for the 2025 academic year for both undergraduate and postgraduate students at public universities in South Africa.

Expenses Covered & Other Benefits:

• Full Coverage: University tuition fees, textbooks, equipment, accommodation, meals, transport, and a living allowance.
• Additional Benefits:
  • One-on-one monthly psychosocial support focusing on mental well-being.
  • Academic coaching and career guidance.
  • Monthly specialized holistic workshops on essential skills for personal and professional growth.
  • Networking opportunities and work readiness experiences.
  • Volunteering opportunities with Grades R – 12 at Tomorrow Trust.
  • Access to a diverse community with learning and growth opportunities.
  • Lifetime alumni membership upon graduation.

Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate Students:

• South African citizen.
• Between the ages of 18 and 30 years old.
• Currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
• Intending to study full-time towards an Undergraduate Degree in ANY field in 2025.
• Enrolled or intending to enroll in a public university in South Africa.
• Minimum overall average of 60% in recent exams (mid-year or June).
• Meet the entrance requirements for your course.
• Household income of LESS than R650 000 per annum.

Postgraduate Students:

• South African citizen.
• Between the ages of 18 and 35 years old.
• Completed Matric.
• Either:
  • In the final year of full-time study towards an Undergraduate degree and intending to pursue a Postgraduate degree in 2025, OR
  • A first-time applicant for a Postgraduate degree, OR
  • In the 3rd year of a 4-year Honours-level degree in 2024.
• Studying at a public university in South Africa.
• Minimum overall average of 60% for your Undergraduate degree.
• Minimum result of 60% for Mathematics in Matric.
• Meet the entrance requirements for your course.
• Household income of LESS than R600 000 per annum.
• Preference given to students defined by the BBBEE Act.

How to Apply:

Submit the following supporting documentation along with your completed application:

• ID Document: Certified copy.
• Photograph: Head and shoulders picture.
• Grade 11 Final Report and Matric June Report, if currently in Matric (with school stamp).
• Matric Certificate: If completed Matric (certified copy).
• Full Academic Record: Including the most recent results (June 2024 examination results or progress report).
• Provisional Acceptance Letter: From a university, if currently in Matric.
• Parents or Guardians Proof of Income: Latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable, death certificates or affidavit if deceased (combined into one single PDF document).
• Reference Letter: From a teacher, lecturer, mentor, or tutor.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

Tomorrow Trust is a South African non-profit organization dedicated to supporting orphaned and vulnerable children.

For more information and to apply, visit the Tomorrow Trust Bursaries Portal.