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Eligibility Requirements
- Young Black South African woman
- Unable to afford higher education without financial assistance
- Strong academic history
- Genuine intention to pursue a degree or diploma in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Design, Development or Public Relations at an accredited South African institution
About Clockwork Empowerment Fund Bursary
The Clockwork Empowerment Fund is a corporate social investment initiative of Clockwork, a Johannesburg-based digital marketing and creative agency. Each year the fund channels a portion of company profits to pay for a small number of full bursaries — historically around three to five — for young Black South African women who would not otherwise be able to afford higher education in fields related to marketing, advertising, communications, design and public relations.
Applications are reviewed and adjudicated by a non-profit board, and successful applicants receive full funding for their chosen degree or diploma at the tertiary institution of their choice. Graduates may also be considered for paid internships or job opportunities at Clockwork, though this is not a guaranteed outcome of the bursary.
Funding Details
The fund provides a full bursary donation covering the cost of the chosen degree or diploma at the student's institution of choice, for qualifications in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Design, Development or Public Relations.
Where You Can Study
Open to study at the accredited South African tertiary institution of the applicant's own choosing, provided the qualification falls within the fund's supported fields.
About Clockwork Empowerment Fund
Clockwork is a South African media, marketing and digital communications company with offices in Johannesburg and London, offering services that include digital strategy, design, public relations, web development, video …
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The fund is aimed at young Black South African women who have a strong academic history and personal drive to pursue higher education but face financial barriers to doing so. Selection is based on prior academic performance and the strength of the applicant's motivation, assessed by a non-profit board.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Clockwork Empowerment Fund currently accepting applications?
No confirmed, currently-open application window or closing date for a specific year could be verified as of August 2026. Historically the fund has opened calls for applications on an ad hoc basis (a documented round ran in 2023). Interested applicants should monitor clockworkmedia.co.za or contact jobs@clockworkmedia.co.za directly to ask about the next intake, rather than assume a fixed annual cycle.
How many bursaries are awarded each year?
Historically the fund has supported around three to five students per cycle, though this depends on company profits allocated to the fund in a given year and is not a fixed guarantee.
Does completing the bursary guarantee a job at Clockwork?
No. Graduates may be given the opportunity to apply for paid internships or positions at Clockwork, but this is not an automatic or contractual outcome of receiving the bursary.
