Student funding

Vodacom bursary 2027

Vodacom bursary 2027: A current merit bursary for South African students entering or completing the first three years of full-time STEM or selected business study. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

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Short answer

Applicants must be South African citizens by birth and study full time at a South African tertiary institution. The official criteria require a Grade 12 exemption and 70% overall for new entrants, or at least 65% for first-year and later university applicants.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Full registration and tuition, university or capped private accommodation, textbooks and meals, plus a laptop, cellphone, wellness, vacation work and work-readiness support.

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What to do

Prepare without using an old form

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Check how this route worksApplication deadline passed — check the next cycle; published deadline 31 August 2026. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Do not submit an old formUse the official provider route to look for a new call. Prepare the listed evidence, but do not send documents until the provider publishes a current application route.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

Vodacom External Bursary 2027 questions

Who should check Vodacom External Bursary 2027?

Applicants must be South African citizens by birth and study full time at a South African tertiary institution. The official criteria require a Grade 12 exemption and 70% overall for new entrants, or at least 65% for first-year and later university applicants.

What can Vodacom External Bursary 2027 pay for?

Full registration and tuition, university or capped private accommodation, textbooks and meals, plus a laptop, cellphone, wellness, vacation work and work-readiness support.

Is Vodacom External Bursary 2027 open now?

Application deadline passed — check the next cycle. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.