List of companies that offer Bursaries 2016 – Part 1

To make it a bit easier for you , we have made a long list of companies that offer bursaries and information about the bursary in 2016

ABSA Bank Bursary opportunity

Tuition, meals, accommodation and books per year.
Renewed on a year-to-year basis.
All applications are done online, apply at: www.absa.co.za/AboutAbsa/Careers/School-Leavers/BursaryProgramme/Bursary-Vacancies
Student must be:
– Studying full-time for the academic year at an accredited university in South Africa
– be studying towards one of the following: Bachelor or Post Grad in Accounting (CA), Actuarial Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Informatics, Statistics, Risk Management, Human Resource Management, Agricultural Sciences, Industrial Psychology, Engineering
– have passed all their first semester courses, as well as a 65% aggregate in the preceding academic year
– be proficient in English (read, write, speak)
– Be a S.A citizen or permanent resident
– have no criminal record.
9 December  (annually)

 

Accenture (SA) Education Trust Bursary

± R80,000 Tuition, residence, meals, laptop
Three years, renewable
Contact Details: Irene Mokgwetsi: irene.mokgwetsi@accenture.com, tel: 011 208 4205, fax: 011 507 5433
How to apply:
From Accenture website (www.accenture.com) Accenture South Africa, “Click” on Corporate Citizenship and “Click” on Accenture Educational Trust to download the form
BSc or BCom Informatics or Information Systems, Electrical/Mechatronics/Mech/Elec Engineering, BSc Computer Science + Honours, Information Technology
SA citizens only.
Need to obtain an average of 65%. Wesponsor only underprivileged students, and they need to maintain high performance in order to sustain the scholarship. Accenture Education Trust offers a scholarship from
2nd year students onward.
1 March – 31 August (annually)

 

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Bursary

Scholarship
Up to R80,000 per annum, 4 years
Visit our website and download Application form. www.allangrayorbis.org or collect a copy from the University’s Career Office
Contact: Johanna Letlhogela: fellowship@allangrayorbis.org, tel: 021 481 5400, fax: 086 576 9868
Commerce, Engineering, Humanities (only majors in Politics, Philosophy, Economics or Law) and Science (excluding medicine)
Conditions: Grade 12 or current 1st year students. Indication of entrepreneurial flair and passion. Citizen of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana or Swaziland.
Belief in the future of the country.
Ambassador of the Foundation’s intended profile namely: intellectual imagination, personal initiative, spirit of significance, courageous commitment and achievement excellence.
Grade 12: Minimum C in Pure Mathematics and Minimum B Average (excl. Life Orientation) for Grade 11
1st year: Minimum 65% average (June exams)
Grade 12 Candidates may not be older than 21 years of age on 30 April (of year of application)
Current 1st Year University Candidates may not be older than 22 years of age on 31
August (of year of application).
Grade 12 Applicants: 30 April  (annually)
1st Year University Applicants: 31 August  (annually)

 

Anglo American Thermal Coal Bursaries

Full Bursary
1 year, renewable.
Apply: www.careerwise.co.za
Contact: Andre Britz: andreb@careerwise.co.za, tel: 011 484 7505, fax: 086 602 8949
Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) Science (Geology)
Applicants to be citizens or permanent residents of South Africa.
Year for year service contract.
Compulsory vacation training every December.
All years.
31 May  (annually)

 

Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET) Bursary

Variable
1 year, renewable.
Contact: The Secretary: bursary@asset.org.za, tel: 021- 685 1025, fax: 021-685 2501
Address applications to ASSET, 5 Long Street, Mowbray, 7700
All disciplines (excluding Ballet and Theology)
SA citizens only.
Living in the Western Cape.
Matriculants entering first year of study.
31 October (annually)

 

The Elaine Forsyth Memorial Trust Bursary

1 year, renewable.
Students required to look through Bursary Booklet to see if they qualify and may apply/request a form from:
Nedgroup Trusts P O Box 86 Cape Town 8000
Natalie Sissing: nataliesi@nedbank.co.za, tel: 021 416 6258, fax: 021 416 8924
Any degree
Undergraduate students only.
31 July (annually)

 

The Louise & Nellie Herman Bursary

Variable
1 year, renewable.
Apply: Nedgroup Trusts P O Box 86 Cape Town 8000
Natalie Sissing: nataliesi@nedbank.co.za, tel: 021 416 6258, fax: 021 416 8924
Any degree
SA citizens of Jewish faith.
All years.
31 July  (annually)

 

Lewis Cowan Bursary (For students of Jewish Faith)

Variable
1 year, renewable annually.
Students could address Natalie Sissing at The Trustees, Lewis Cowan Bursary, P O Box 86, Cape Town 8000.
Or contact Natalie Sissing: natalies@boe.co.za
All fields of study
Preference given to students residing in Western Cape.
Jewish students only.
31 December (annually)

 

Lewis Cowan Bursary (for non-white orphans)

Variable
1 year, renewable annually.
Address Natalie Sissing at The Trustees, Lewis Cowan Bursary, P O Box 86, Cape Town 8000.
Or contact Natalie Sissing: natalies@boe.co.za
All fields of study
Preference given to students residing in Western Cape.
Student must have lost both parents.
31 December (annually)

 

Agar Hamilton Bursary

Variable
1 year, renewable annually.
Apply: Nedgroup Trusts P O Box 86 Cape Town 8000
Natalie Sissing: nataliesi@nedbank.co.za, tel: 021 416 6258, fax: 021 416 8924
Any degree
Only males 25 and under, of British descent (back to grandparents), English speaking.
Must be a member of Anglican Church.
Any degree at a university in South Africa.
15 November (annually)

 

St Leger Bursary

Apply: Nedgroup Trusts P O Box 86 Cape Town 8000
Natalie Sissing: nataliesi@nedbank.co.za, tel: 021 416 6258, fax: 021 416 8924
Any degree
Only for under-graduates
31 July (annually)

 

G T Searle

Apply: Natalie Sissing: natalies@boe.co.za, tel: (021) 416 6258, fax: (021) 416 9952
Any degree or diploma.
Preference given to students from the Mossel Bay, George, Great Brak and Knysna regions.
Only for undergraduates.
31 July (annually)

 

Gallagher Foundation Scholarship

Full Bursary
1 year, renewable.
Apply online at: www.careerwise.co.za Or contact Margaret Bennetts: margaretb@careerwise.co.za, tel: 011 484 7505, fax: 086 602 8911
Commerce, Science, Medicine, Engineering, Law
SA citizens only.
Awarded only to current Grade 12 learners intending to pursue tertiary studies at UCT.
Candidates need to demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
31 May (annually)

 

Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Scholarship

Full tuition, residence and books.
Annually renewable
Apply online at: www.careerwise.co.za or contact Monique Adams: moniquea@careerwise.co.za, tel: 011 484 7505, fax: 086 602 8983
All Degrees
RSA citizens only.
Successful applicants need to demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
Awarded only to current Grade 12 learners intending to pursue tertiary studies at UCT.
31 May (annually)