Cipla invites South African students to apply for Bursaries Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application closing date is 10 January 2025
The Cipla Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year is now open for applications! Below is a detailed overview of the bursary offering, including eligibility, the application process, and other key information.
Fields of Study Eligible for the Cipla Bursary:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Computer Science & Information Science
- Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies
- Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics)
- Economic Management Sciences (Accounting, Economics, Taxation)
- Environmental Science
- Graphic Design
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Law (Bachelor of LLB)
- Microbiology & Biotechnology
- Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management
What the Bursary Covers:
- Tuition Fees
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Books
- Laptop
Additional Benefits:
- Work Experience: Bursary recipients are expected to work at Cipla during specified vacation periods. The exact details will be discussed with the selected students.
- Graduate Programme: After graduation, recipients must apply for the Cipla Graduate Programme.
Renewal and Selection:
- One-Year Funding: The bursary is awarded for one academic year at a time.
- Renewal: Funding is renewable each year if the student maintains a minimum overall average of 70%.
- Reapplication: Students must reapply each year to continue receiving the bursary.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- South African citizen
- Between 18 and 28 years old
- Completed Matric
- Currently studying in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or later year of a relevant qualification in 2025
- Minimum overall average of 70% for the most recent year of study
- Registered at a recognised and accredited South African public tertiary institution
- Must be willing to participate in vacation work during holidays
- Willing to apply to the Cipla Graduate Skills Programme after graduation
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Highly motivated
How to Apply:
Step 1: Complete the Cipla Bursary Screening Form 2025
Step 2: Apply online for the Cipla Bursary Application 2025
(Reference Number: 91014)
Step 3: Submit the following documents along with your online application:
- Certified Copy of your ID document
- Certified Copy of your Matric Certificate
- Most recent academic record/transcript (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of registration for 2025 (on institution’s letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format (1 page, must include mobile number, residential address, and email address)
Important: Ensure all documents are in PDF format and named according to this example: Name_Surname_DocumentType_CBP2025 (e.g., John_Doe_ID_Document_CBP2025).