Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Strong academic record
- Proven financial need
- Combined family income between R350,000 and R600,000 per annum
- Studying Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Academic transcript
- Proof of registration or acceptance
- Proof of combined family income (R350,000-R600,000 band)
About Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary
The Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary is run by the Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Information Technology students from South Africa's "missing middle" income band.
The R350,000-R600,000 household income window is precise, not a rough guideline - applicants just outside either end are routinely turned down, so check your actual combined family income against the current year's published band before applying rather than assuming you qualify.
Funding Details
The bursary funds study-related costs for the duration of your IT-related qualification, targeted at students whose family income is too high for full funding elsewhere but still insufficient to comfortably cover university costs.
Where You Can Study
Any recognised South African university offering an accredited Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or IT qualification qualifies.
About Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust
The Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust is the South African philanthropic vehicle of Cisco Systems, the US networking and IT infrastructure company. Established in 2021, it funds IT-related study through the bursary admin…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen with a strong academic record and proven financial need, pursuing Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering, with combined family income between R350,000 and R600,000 per annum.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if my family income is below R350,000?
This bursary specifically targets the R350,000-R600,000 "missing middle" band - families below that range are likely better served by broader need-based funding such as NSFAS.
Which IT fields qualify?
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Information Technology specifically.
Is there a work-back requirement?
No, the bursary is framed as broad-based digital skills investment, not a Cisco recruitment pipeline.
When must I apply by?
Applications close 30 September, through StudyTrust's online platform.
