Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen and resident
- Qualifies as an Affirmative Action/Employment Equity candidate
- Registered or accepted for study at a South African university
- Preference given to first-year students with a minimum 70% average
About Pyrotec Bursaries
Pyrotec, a South African product identification solutions company established in 1966 and headquartered in Cape Town, runs an annual bursary programme supporting South African students across a wide range of fields of study. The programme is a tuition-focused academic bursary intended to help students complete their studies without financial barriers.
Funding Details
The bursary covers 100% of prescribed university tuition and registration fees, paid directly to the institution, accommodation costs equivalent to a single room at a university hostel, and an annual textbook allowance of up to R5,000. It does not cover food or the cost of repeated subjects.
Where You Can Study
Open to students at any accredited South African university, studying fields including Human Resources, Finance, Architecture, Business, Sales, Marketing, Sport Science, Health, Information Technology and Media, among others.
About Pyrotec
Pyrotec is a privately-owned South African company established in 1966, now with more than 50 years of experience in packaging, labelling and product-identification solutions, headquartered in Muizenberg, Cape Town, and …
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- Lakeshore Road, Capricorn Park, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945
- Phone
- 021 787 9600
- sales@pyrotec.co.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Open to South African resident students who qualify as Affirmative Action/Employment Equity candidates, registered or accepted for study at a South African university, with preference given to first-year students achieving a minimum overall average of 70%.
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 does "AA/EE candidate" mean?
Pyrotec restricts this bursary to South African Affirmative Action/Employment Equity candidates only, in line with its transformation objectives.
Does it cover postgraduate study?
The programme is described as supporting students from NQF Level 4 through to NQF Level 10, which spans undergraduate and postgraduate study, though acceptance remains at Pyrotec's discretion.
How do I apply?
Enquiries and applications are handled via email at bursaries@pyrotec.co.za; see Pyrotec's own bursary applications page for the current process.
When does the next intake close?
The most recently verified closing date was 30 January 2026, which has passed. As of August 2026, Pyrotec had not yet published dates for its next intake.
