Motsepe Foundation Bursaries for 2026

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Motsepe Foundation is inviting South African students to apply for 2026 academic year bursaries.

Closing date for applications: 06 June 2025

Location: South Africa

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must have achieved a minimum average of 70% for core subjects
You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate degree qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary will NOT fund Diploma, Extended Programs and Postgraduate studies)
You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institute within South Africa
You must have proven financial need
Preference will be given to students completing Matric in 2025

Application Process

The following supporting documents will be required in phase 2 of the application process, from shortlisted candidates:

ID document (certified copy)
Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips/ employment letter/ SASSA grant letter/ affidavit for informal traders/ death certificate if deceased etc., more detail can be found on the application form

Please note that supporting documents will only be requested from shortlisted applicants.

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.