Tiso Foundation: Bursaries 2023

Bursaries will be awarded to deserving previously disadvantaged students, for Undergraduate studies in ANY field, at any University or University of Technology.

Students will be selected based on 2 main criteria:

• Academic merit
• Financial need.

Bursary recipients will receive life skills training and academic support throughout the duration of the bursary, and after graduation, bursars will be assisted to find employment via the network of corporate and institutional relationships.

Requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be between the ages of 18 and 34 years old
• You must be from a previously disadvantaged background (Black, Coloured or Indian)
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in ANY field
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution (University or University of Technology) in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%, if currently studying
• You must be unemployed
• You must be in financial need
• You must be dedicated and committed to your studies
• You must have an excellent positive attitude
• You must be willing to give back to the community and participate in upliftment programmes
• You must be able to provide references with your application