Motsepe Foundation invites South African matriculants to apply for the Bursary Programme 2026.
Closing Date: 06 June 2025
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying :
- You must be currently in Grade 12 or have completed Grade 12
- You must have achieved a minimum average of 70% for core subjects
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate degree qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary will NOT fund Diploma, Extended Programs and Postgraduate studies)
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institute within South Africa
- You must have proven financial need
- Preference will be given to students completing Matric in 2025
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at: Motsepe Foundation Bursary Application 2026
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents will be required in phase 2 of the application process, from shortlisted candidates:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips/ employment letter/ SASSA grant letter/ affidavit for informal traders/ death certificate if deceased etc – more detail can be found on the application form)