ABOUT THE MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Motsepe Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- 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
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Motsepe Foundation Bursary Application 2026
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)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARY
6 June 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Motsepe Foundation directly:
Tel: 011 324 1500
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