Vulamathuba Empumelelo: Bursary 2024

Vulamathuba Empumelelo is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year (second semester).

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within City of Cape Town, for studies towards the following scarce and critical qualifications (N4-N6):

• Artisan
• Civil Engineering
• Clothing Production
• Engineering (Excluding Electrical)
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
• Legal Secretary
• Management Assistant
• Occupational Qualifications (Trade test)

The bursary will provide partial cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Examination fees and prescribed materials.

The total value of the bursary will be determined by VEBF, to a maximum value of R40 000 for tuition fees and R5 000 for prescribed material.

NB. The bursary will NOT cover: electronic devices, stationery, outstanding study loans or tuition expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen OR have a Permanent Residency Permit/ Work Visa in South Africa
• You must be a Communicare tenant OR a students from a previously marginalized community
• You must reside within the Cape Metro Region
• You must be between 19 and 50 years old
• You must be have completed Matric
• You must be studying part-time or full-time, towards one of the Nated (N4-N6) qualifications listed above
• You must be studying or have applied and been accepted at a public TVET College in South Africa
• You must have proven financial need (this will be determined by a means test)
• You must have a gross household income of NOT more than R400 000 per annum
• You must have strong academic potential
• You must have the following personal qualities: enthusiastic, highly driven, positive attitude, excellent communicator, team player, available to volunteer, problem solver, creative and innovative
• Preference will be given to students from a previously disadvantaged background, accepted to study at public institutions in the City of Cape Town
• Students with or without disabilities may apply