Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen who has completed Matric
- Outstanding academic record
- From a previously disadvantaged background
- Not currently receiving funding from an employer or another bursary
- Eligible for admission to a South African higher education institution for a bachelor's degree
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Certified copy of your most recent academic record or transcript
- Proof of university registration
- Updated fee statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of eligibility for admission to a bachelor's degree programme
About Mtn Bursary South Africa
MTN funds bursaries for South African students in fields the telecommunications group depends on most, including technology, engineering, and business-related qualifications. As one of the country's largest mobile network operators, MTN needs a constant supply of graduates who understand digital services and telecoms infrastructure.
MTN treats the bursary as part of a much larger investment in youth skills and economic development, not simply a way to recruit staff. The programme also connects into MTN's Global Graduate Development Programme, which develops top graduates from across Africa and the Middle East.
Because MTN's business needs shift over time, the specific fields it funds can change from year to year, so it is worth checking the current list before you apply.
Funding Details
MTN's bursary typically covers tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals, and a monthly allowance at accredited public institutions. This is designed to remove most of the day-to-day financial pressure of studying full time.
Beyond the money, recipients gain access to mentorship, leadership training, and potential internship opportunities within MTN. Bursars are generally expected to work back a period equal to the years MTN funded their studies, and many go on to join the company directly after graduating.
Where You Can Study
MTN expects bursars to study toward a bachelor's degree at an accredited South African higher education institution. The company does not publish a narrow list of approved universities, so eligibility depends mainly on your qualification and field rather than a specific institution.
Because MTN adjusts its funded fields each year based on its own skills needs, confirm that your course is currently supported before applying.
About MTN
MTN is one of South Africa's largest telecommunications companies, providing mobile network, data, and digital services to more than 30 million customers in the country alone, as part of a wider MTN Group presence across…
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- MTN Innovation Centre, 216 14th Avenue, Fairland, Randburg, 2195
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
MTN has funded fields such as Accounting, Business Marketing, Human Resources, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Computer Science, and Information Systems in past intakes. Because these priorities shift with MTN's own skills needs, confirm the current year's supported fields before applying.
The company looks for applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds with an outstanding academic record. You also need to be eligible for admission to a South African higher education institution to study toward a bachelor's degree, and you should not already be receiving funding from an employer or another bursary.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which fields does the MTN Bursary fund?
Past intakes have included Accounting, Business Marketing, Human Resources, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Computer Science, and Information Systems - but MTN's funded fields shift year to year, so confirm the current list before applying.
Do I need to be from a previously disadvantaged background?
Yes - this is a stated eligibility requirement alongside an outstanding academic record.
Can I apply if I already have another bursary or employer funding?
No - you must not currently be receiving funding from an employer or another bursary.
Will I need to work for MTN after graduating?
Bursars are generally expected to work back a period equal to the years MTN funded their studies, and many go on to join the company directly after graduating.
What does the bursary cover?
Tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals, and a monthly allowance at accredited public institutions, plus mentorship, leadership training, and potential internship opportunities.
Does MTN restrict funding to specific universities?
No - MTN expects bursars to study toward a bachelor's degree at an accredited South African higher education institution, without publishing a narrow list of approved universities.
Is there a connection to MTN's graduate programme?
Yes - the bursary connects into MTN's Global Graduate Development Programme, which develops top graduates from across Africa and the Middle East.
What matric results do I need?
MTN looks for an outstanding academic record and eligibility for admission to a bachelor's degree, rather than publishing a fixed minimum percentage.
