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
- Demonstrated financial need
- Minimum 70% Matric average (excluding Life Orientation)
- Studying, or intending to study, Agriculture, Commerce, Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Humanities, or Media and Arts
- Exceptional academic performance
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Matric results
- Proof of household income
- Completed Motsepe Foundation application form
About Motsepe Foundation Bursary
The Motsepe Foundation Bursary funds Grade 12 learners and Matric graduates through the Motsepe Foundation, one of South Africa's largest private philanthropic organisations.
Meeting the minimum criteria doesn't guarantee funding, and university admission alone doesn't guarantee a bursary either - the Foundation receives significantly more qualifying applications than it can fund, so a genuinely strong, complete application matters as much as meeting the baseline requirements.
Funding Details
The Foundation funds study-related costs across Agriculture, Commerce, Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Humanities, and Media and Arts, though specific coverage depends on your individual award.
Where You Can Study
Any recognised South African tertiary institution qualifies, provided your field of study is one the Foundation supports.
About Motsepe Foundation
The Motsepe Foundation is a South African philanthropic organisation founded in 1999 by Patrice Motsepe and Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, and has grown into one of the country's most prominent private philanthropic bodies, …
View full provider profile →- Address
- 19 Impala Road, Sandton, 2196
- Phone
- 011 324 1500
- info@motsepefoundation.org
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen with demonstrated financial need, currently in Grade 12 or having completed Matric with a minimum average of 70% (excluding Life Orientation). Show exceptional academic performance and a clear intent to study in one of the Foundation's supported fields.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Questions about this application?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does meeting the minimum requirements guarantee a bursary?
No. The Foundation receives far more qualifying applications than it can fund, so meeting the criteria and even gaining university admission doesn't guarantee an award.
What fields does the Foundation support?
Agriculture, Commerce, Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Humanities, and Media and Arts.
Where do I get the application form?
Download the current year's bursary application form directly from the Motsepe Foundation website.
What is the minimum Matric average required?
70%, excluding Life Orientation.
