The Vodacom Bursary Programme is an academic merit scholarship open to fulltime first-year, second-year or third-year students intending to study or are studying towards Science, Technology, Engineering, Business, Commercials, and Mathematics fields but may lack necessary resources to study further.

The Vodacom Bursary programme covers full registration and tuition, accommodation, text book allocation, meal allowance, and more for students in any of the South African tertiary institutions. 

Requirements

To be considered for the Vodacom Bursary Programme, you must:

  • must be a South African citizen by birth
  • must undertake full-time undergraduate studies in a South African tertiary institution
  • must pass Grade 12 with exemption, obtaining an average of 70% or higher across all subjects
  • must have obtain a minimum of 65% average or higher if in first year of tertiary and above

Duration and Reward

  • Full university accommodation
  • Capped amount – private accommodation
  • Full registration and Tuition
  • Text book allocation
  • Meal allowance

Additional Benefits:

  • Laptop
  • Cellphone
  • Orientation workshop for all new students who are accepted on the programme
  • Workplace exposure through our structured Vacation Work programme
  • Work Readiness skills training to prepare the final year bursars into the world of work
  • Full access to our Wellness Programme in partnership with Lyra Wellbeing Services.

Method of Application

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Application Deadline: August 31, 2026.