Tomorrow Trust invites South Africa students to apply for Bursary Programme 2023 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 August 2023
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate Degree studies in ANY field, at selected universities: University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University (SU), University of Johannesburg (UJ), University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), University of the Pretoria (UP), Rhodes University (RU).
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full university fees, textbooks, equipment, laptop, accommodation allowance and a living allowance.
Apart from the financial support, bursary recipients will also receive the following: one-on-one monthly psychosocial support that focuses on mental well-being, academic coaching, career guidance and a general sounding board. Students will also partake in the monthly specialised holistic workshops that focus on critical topics that will set them apart in the working world and in life.
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 be between the ages of 18 and 25 years old
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards an Undergraduate Degree in ANY field, in 2024
- You must be studying or intend on studying at any of the following institutions: University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University (SU), University of Johannesburg (UJ), University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), University of the Pretoria (UP), Rhodes University (RU)
- You must meet the entrance requirements for your chosen qualification
- You must NOT be employed on a full-time basis
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at: Tomorrow Trust Bursary Application 2024
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final report and Matric June report, if currently in Matric (with school stamp)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Latest official transcript, if currently studying (on university letterhead)
- Motivational Letter, including the following: why you chose your field of study and your plans for your qualification after graduation
- 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) (to be combined into 1 single pdf document)
- Students under 18: a completed and signed consent form (.docx) by a parent or guardian – to comply with POPI regulations
- Students under 18: parent or guardian ID document (certified copy)
SELECTION FOR THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME
All applicants will receive confirmation of their application via email.
Applicants will be notified if their application was unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews. If you do not receive any feedback within 4 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.