Bursary for university or TVET college in 2025 opportunity – APPLY NOW

Bursary for university or TVET college . The bursary aims to assist financially needy students from host and labour-sending communities associated with South Deep, helping them achieve their educational aspirations.

Deadline: 31 January 2025

Bursary Coverage

Successful candidates will receive financial support covering the following:

• Full tuition fees for the duration of the study.
• Accommodation (both on-campus and off-campus options).
• Textbooks for academic use.
• Specialised equipment for certain fields of study (e.g., engineering, dentistry, architecture).
• Laptop allowance to aid in online and offline learning.
• Monthly stipend for 10 months to cover personal needs.
• Additional support such as personal development, mentorship, and tutoring (provided at the discretion of SDET Trustees).

Note: Recipients will also be encouraged to contribute to their communities by completing one week of vacation or volunteering work annually.

Eligibility Criteria – Bursary for university or TVET college

General Requirements:

1. Applicants must come from low-income households with an annual household income of R350,000 or less.
2. Applicants must reside in one of the following areas:
   • South Deep host communities: Westonaria, Bekkersdal, Simunye, and Poortjie.
   • Labour Sending Areas: KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Eastern Cape.
3. Applicants cannot be dependents of employees of Gold Fields, its divisions, or related entities, nor of Trustees of the South Deep Education Trust.

For Grade 12 Learners:

• Achieved a minimum average pass mark of 75% (excluding Life Orientation) in their National Senior Certificate.
• Provisionally accepted to study for a diploma or degree at a public university or TVET college in South Africa.
• Must not have any other form of funding for their tertiary studies.

For Current University/TVET College Students:

• First-time applicants: Must have an average pass mark of 65% in their most recent academic year. (Note: The Trust will not cover repeat modules, which are the applicant’s responsibility.)
• Returning SDET bursary holders: Must have passed their most recent year of study.

How to Apply – Bursary for university or TVET college

Interested candidates must submit their applications online via the South Deep Education Trust Bursaries Portal.

Important Documents:
Ensure you provide all required documentation as specified in the application process to avoid disqualification.

Important Notes

• The bursary program has limited slots and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying applicants.
• For further details, refer to the official SDET Bursary Advert here.

Additional Resources

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