Hollywood Foundation invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2024
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate (Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree), and Postgraduate studies, within the following fields:
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- Data Science (BSc)
- Digital Marketing
- Finance
- Information Management (BSc)
- Marketing
The aim of the bursary is to bridge the gap between high school and the work force – Hollywoodbets want to help the youth of South Africa, by funding their studies and thereby increasing their employment prospects.
The bursary may provide full or partial cover for study-related expenses – the amount of cover will depend on the candidates field of study and their academic results.
The bursary will cover 1 year of study at a time – students can reapply for funding each year.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete assessments and attend interviews before final selection is made.
Applicants will receive feedback on the status of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful), by the end of December 2024.
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 be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2025 (Full time Higher Certificates, National Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and Postgraduate studies)
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification that is 12 months or longer
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a tertiary institution that is registered with the DHET in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric, if currently in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% per subject in Matric, if currently in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% at tertiary level, if currently at tertiary level
- You must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the bursary (.pdf)
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at: Hollywood Foundation “Future is Bright” Bursary Application 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/statement of results
- Acceptance letter/ proof of application from your institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Detailed information regarding the chosen qualification
- Name and address of the registered institution
- Proforma invoice/ estimate invoice from your institution, for full registration, tuition and examination fees in respect of each course/ modules covering the full academic year, received from the institution along with length of qualification (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of banking details of the registered institution
- Proof of address
- Motivational letter to support your application
