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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Female, younger than 20
- Currently in Matric
- Overall average of at least 70%
- Intending to study in 2027
- Demonstrated financial need
- Preferred fields: Accounting and Bookkeeping, Business Development Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, or Practical Entrepreneurship
Documents Needed
- Completed SACBW Foundation Bursary Application Form
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your June Matric results
- 250-word motivational essay
- Three-minute video covering the same information as your essay
About Sacbw Foundation Bursary
The SACBW Foundation funds academically deserving female Matric learners who need financial help to continue their studies. Run by the South African Council for Business Women, the Foundation focuses on developing young women into future business leaders and entrepreneurs, with a particular emphasis on commerce-related fields.
Because the bursary specifically targets Matric learners rather than students already at university, it's aimed at catching applicants at exactly the point where financial barriers most often stop capable students from continuing their education.
Funding Details
Bursary payments are made directly to your tertiary institution rather than to you personally. Successful applicants also receive the Youth Leader Award from the South African Council for Business Women, tying the funding to a broader recognition of your potential.
Where You Can Study
The SACBW Foundation doesn't publish a fixed list of approved institutions - what matters most is your intended field of study and your financial need, rather than which specific university or college you plan to attend.
About SACBW Foundation
The SACBW Foundation is the bursary and youth-development arm of the South African Council for Business Women (SACBW), an organisation focused on developing women in business and entrepreneurship across South Africa. The…
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You need to be a South African citizen, female, younger than 20, currently in Matric with an overall average of at least 70%, intending to study in 2027, and able to demonstrate financial need. Preferred fields include Accounting and Bookkeeping, Business Development Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, and Practical Entrepreneurship, though other fields may be considered at the Foundation's discretion.
Because this bursary is specifically for female Matric learners, it's not open to students who have already started tertiary study.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the SACBW Foundation Bursary?
Female South African Matric learners under 20, with at least a 70% average and demonstrated financial need.
Which fields does it prefer?
Accounting and Bookkeeping, Business Development Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, and Practical Entrepreneurship, though other fields may be considered.
Can university students apply?
No - this bursary is specifically for Matric learners intending to start tertiary study in 2027.
How is the bursary paid out?
Directly to your tertiary institution, not to you personally.
What comes with the bursary besides funding?
Successful applicants also receive the Youth Leader Award from the South African Council for Business Women.
What documents do I need?
A completed application form, certified ID, certified June Matric results, a 250-word motivational essay, and a three-minute video.
Is there an application form?
Yes - download the official SACBW Foundation Bursary Application Form in PDF before applying.
When do applications close?
31 August 2026.
