WIPHOLD invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 November 2024.
WIPHOLD is offering bursaries for the 2025 academic year in the following fields of study:
- Actuarial Science
- Agriculture
- BCom Accounting/ Chartered Accounting
- Engineering
The bursary will cover tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, and provide a monthly stipend. The amount awarded will depend on the availability of funds, and the bursary is renewable each year, contingent upon academic performance and diligence.
Eligibility Criteria:
To apply, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Plan to study towards a qualification in one of the specified fields
- Aspiring to become a Chartered Accountant, Actuary, Engineer, or Agriculturist
- Achieve at least 70% for Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and 70% for English in Matric
- Achieve an overall “A” or “B” average (a “C” average may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Have applied to at least 2 universities (one of which must be closest to your home)
Selection Process:
- Provisional acceptance based on Grade 11 final results by 30 November 2024.
- Final selection will occur in January 2025, after Matric results are released.
- Successful recipients will be required to sign an agreement with the WIPHOLD Bursary Fund.
How to apply
Download and complete the WIPHOLD Bursary Application Form 2025
Submit the completed application form along with the following supporting documents:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Certified copy of Grade 11 final results (if currently in Matric)
- Certified copy of Matric certificate or final results (if Matric is completed)
- Certified copies of parents’, guardian’s, or spouse’s proof of income (latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or SASSA grant if applicable)
- Testimonials, certificates, or any supporting documents (certified)
- A short essay on yourself, your family, and your career future plans
- Brief handwritten answers to the following questions:
- Why would you like to become a Chartered Accountant, Actuary, Engineer, or Agriculturist?
- What special talents do you think are required to succeed in these professions?
- Why do you believe you will succeed in your chosen profession?
How to apply
Email:
- Send applications to: wdtrust@wiphold.com
- Use the subject line: “WIPHOLD Bursary 2025”
Post:
- WIPHOLD Bursary Fund
P.O. Box 87277
Houghton
2041
Closing Date:
Be sure to submit your application on time, as incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
