Vodacom invites South African students to apply for its 2026 Bursary Programme, designed to support academically deserving students who are passionate about pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields but lack the financial resources to do so.
Bursary Application Closing Date: [To be confirmed on Vodacom site]
Bursary Location: South Africa (applicable to any registered tertiary institution)
What the Vodacom Bursary Offers:
- Full university accommodation or a capped amount for private accommodation
- Full tuition and registration fees
- Textbook allocation
- Meal allowance
Additional Benefits:
- Laptop and cellphone
- Orientation workshop for new bursars
- Structured Vacation Work programme for workplace exposure
- Work readiness skills training for final-year bursars
- Access to Vodacom’s Wellness Programme (ICAS)
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen by birth
- Must be pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at a South African tertiary institution
- Must have achieved:
- 70% or higher in all Grade 12 subjects for new students
- 65% average or higher if already in first year or beyond in tertiary studies