Vodacom bursary

Vodacom is inviting students to apply for their academic Merit Bursary, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies within the following fields:

• Business 
• Commerce
•  Science
• Technology
•  Engineering
• Mathematics

WHAT EXPENSES AND BENEFITS DOES THE VODACOM BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• registration fees
• tuition fees
• textbook allowance
• meal allowance
• accommodation in university residence or capped allowance for private accommodation

Bursary recipients will also receive a laptop and cellphone, as well as the following benefits: orientation workshop for all new bursary students, workplace exposure via the structured Vacation Work programme, work readiness skill training for final year students to gain skills to enter the working world and full access to Wellness Programme (ICAS) services.

 

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by no later than 15 December 2026. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE VODACOM 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 a South African citizen by birth
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be entering the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of full-time study in 2027
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must achieve an exemption pass in Matric and a minimum result of 70% for all subjects
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying (1st year or higher)
• You must be in financial need

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Vodacom Bursary Application 2027

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Fee statement, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance into a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of any other bursary awards currently held
• A completed Parental Consent Form (for applicants under 18 years old)

After submitting an application, all candidates will receive a confirmation email from Vodacom. The Bursary Management team will carefully assess each application and provide feedback every step of the way!

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?

31 August 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)  

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Vodacom directly:
Bursary Department
Email: Externalbursaries@vodacom.co.za

WHAT DOES VODACOM DO?

Vodacom Group Limited (Vodacom), founded in 1994, is a South African mobile communications company which provides data; voice; messaging and converged services to its more than 50 million customers. Previously owned by Telkom and Vodafone (who each held a 50% shares), in 2008 Vodafone increased its stake in the company to 65%, while Telkom declared to list their remaining shares on the JSE. In fact, Vodacom is South Africa’s top cellular network with around 58% of the countries market share.

The company now operates not only in South Africa, but also has networks in Lesotho; Mozambique; Tanzania and the DRC, as well as providing services to customers in more than 40 countries in Africa, including Zambia; Nigeria; Angola; Ghana; Kenya; Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.