The Vodacom External Bursary Programme 2026 for young South Africans (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Vodacom Foundation External Bursary Programme. This academic merit bursary is designed for ambitious, driven students in their first, second, or third year of study. Whether you’re already studying or planning to pursue a qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or even Business and Commercial fields, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

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

ELIGIBILITY

  • 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

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

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026

To apply and for more information, visit here

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