HP Inc invites South African students to apply for the HP Inc Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
The bursary is available to undergraduate students studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering at recognised and accredited public tertiary institutions in South Africa.
Applicants must have a strong academic record, including a minimum overall average of 65% in their most recent examinations.
About the HP Inc Bursary Programme 2027
The HP Inc Bursary Programme aims to support South African students pursuing tertiary studies in fields where skills are needed within the country’s economy.
For the 2027 academic year, the programme focuses specifically on students studying towards undergraduate qualifications in Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Academic performance forms an important part of the selection process, so applicants should ensure that they submit their latest available academic results when applying.
Fields Covered by the HP Inc Bursary
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate degree studies in the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
Students studying qualifications outside these advertised fields should not assume that they qualify for the 2027 bursary.
Who Can Apply for the HP Inc Bursary?
Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements before submitting an application.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen;
- Have completed Matric;
- Be studying towards an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering;
- Be studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa;
- Have a strong academic record; and
- Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in their most recent examinations.
Applicants should check that they meet all the requirements before applying, as failure to meet the eligibility criteria may result in the application not being considered.
Academic Requirements
Academic achievement is an important consideration in the selection of bursary recipients.
Applicants need a minimum overall average of:
65% in their most recent examinations
Students should therefore ensure that their application includes their complete academic record and latest available results.
Documents Required for the HP Inc Bursary
Applicants must submit clear copies of the required supporting documents with their online application.
The required documents include:
- Clear head-and-shoulders photograph;
- Certified copy of South African ID;
- Matric certificate;
- Full academic record;
- Latest available academic results, including June 2026 examination results or progress report;
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ household income;
- Parents’ death certificates, where applicable; and
- Proof relating to child support where applicable.
Proof of Household Income
The appropriate supporting documents will depend on the financial circumstances of the applicant’s parents or guardians.
Supporting documents may include:
- Latest payslips if employed;
- Affidavit if unemployed;
- Affidavit stating annual income if self-employed;
- Most recent audited financial statement or three months’ recent bank statements where the parent or guardian owns a business; or
- SASSA letter indicating grants received, where applicable.
Applicants whose parents are deceased should provide the applicable death certificates.
Where parents are divorced, applicants may need to provide a court letter indicating the child-support amount.
Where parents are separated, an affidavit from the relevant parent stating the amount of child support received may be required.
How to Apply for the HP Inc Bursary 2027
Applications for the HP Inc Bursary must be submitted online through StudyTrust.
Applicants should read the StudyTrust bursary application instructions carefully before completing and submitting their applications.
Incomplete applications or applications without compulsory supporting documents may not be considered.
Important Tips Before Applying
Before submitting your application, make sure that:
- Your personal information is correct;
- Your contact details are current;
- Your academic results are complete and readable;
- Your certified ID copy is clear;
- You have provided the correct household-income documents;
- All compulsory supporting documents have been uploaded; and
- Your application is submitted before the deadline.
Applicants should avoid waiting until the closing date to begin collecting financial and academic supporting documents.
About HP Inc
HP Inc operates in the technology industry and is widely associated with personal computing, printing and related technology products and services.
Through the bursary programme, HP Inc is supporting South African tertiary students studying in technology-related fields, specifically Computer Science and Computer Engineering for this intake.
Contact Details
The HP Inc Bursary is administered by StudyTrust.
Applicants who have questions regarding the bursary application process can contact StudyTrust using the following details:
Telephone: 011 403 1632
Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za
Applicants should use these contact details for genuine bursary-related enquiries.
Closing Date for the HP Inc Bursary 2027
Applications close on:
30 September 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
Students who meet the requirements are encouraged to complete their applications and submit all compulsory supporting documents before the deadline.