Vulamathuba Empumelelo invites South African students to apply for their Bursaries for 2026 academic year.
Closing date: 12 December 2025
Location: South Africa
About Vulamathuba Empumelelo Bursaries
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within Cape Metro Region (Cape Town), for undergraduate studies within fields that are declared scarce or critical skills by the government.
The bursary will provide partial cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees (maximum value of R40 000), prescribed materials (maximum value of R5 000) and examination fees (where applicable).
Successful recipients will be selected based on academic potential and financial need, and will be required to sign an agreement with Vulamathuba.
Students will also receive quarterly-mentoring.
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 City of Cape Town Metro Region
- You must be between 19 and 50 years old
- You must be have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying part-time or full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification, within a scarce or critical skills field
- You must be studying or have applied and been accepted at a public higher education institution in South Africa (TVET College / University)
- 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
- Preference will be given to Communicare tenants in good standing and authorised residents before considering neighbouring community members
- Students with or without disabilities may apply
How to apply
Students who meet the above criteria, may apply by following these steps:
- Step 1: Download and complete the Bursary Application Form 2026
- Step 2: Complete the Bursary Online Application 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 13 February 2026. If you do not receive any feedback within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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