About the Company

GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World is one of South Africa’s leading casino and entertainment destinations, located in Cape Town, Western Cape. Operated by the Sun International group, GrandWest offers a wide range of entertainment experiences, including a casino, hotels, restaurants, conference and exhibition facilities, and the well-known Grand Arena, which hosts major local and international events.

The complex plays a significant role in tourism, hospitality, and leisure, contributing to economic activity and job creation in the region. GrandWest is recognised for its focus on customer experience, responsible gaming, and professional service delivery, making it a prominent employer within South Africa’s hospitality and entertainment sector.

About the Bursary Programme

GrandWest invites eligible students to apply for its bursary programme for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students, for undergraduate studies within these fields:

• Agriculture
• Electrical Engineering
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Tourism and Hospitality

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: Registration fees, Tuition fees and R5 000 allowance for textbooks (other expenses, such as accommodation and stationery will NOT be covered). The GrandWest Bursary only covers fees for the current year of study, and does not cover outstanding student debt.

Requirements to Apply for the GrandWest Bursary:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must have completed Matric in South Africa
• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be under the age of 27 years old
• You must reside within the Western Cape province
• You must be studying or registered to study full time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the aforementioned fields of study (postgraduate and part time studies will NOT be funded)
• You must be studying towards your first degree/ tertiary qualification
• You must be studying or registered to study at one of these public tertiary institutions:

1. University of Cape Town (UCT),
2. University of the Western Cape (UWC),
3. Stellenbosch University (SU)
4. Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

• You must NOT be carrying subjects from the previous academic year
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must NOT be employed full time
• Students with disabilities or impairments are encouraged to apply