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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- In your first year of study, applying for funding from year two
- Enrolled at a qualifying institution for at least six months
- At least 65% average in both matric and your first semester
- Good potential in pure Mathematics, Accounting and Science
- Proven financial need
- Studying one of the listed degrees
Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee a bursary.
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified proof of income or an affidavit for your parents or guardians
- Certified copies of your first-semester academic transcripts
- Matric certificate
About Tiger Brands Graduate Bursary
The Tiger Brands Graduate Bursary funds South African students who study engineering and marketing degrees. Tiger Brands runs it for students who are in their first year of study and who want funding from their second year. The company says that only limited bursaries are available.
The company's page shows an application window from 22 September to 22 October, with no year. We checked on 6 November 2026, so the window has passed for this year. The company has not confirmed next year's dates, so ask it before you plan.
Funding Details
The bursary covers 100% of your prescribed tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees. It also pays a quoted amount for prescribed books and a monthly allowance. The company's youth page also describes mentorship and vacation work at its sites.
The company explains the payment process and the rules once it issues a bursary contract. The page does not mention a work-back period, so read the contract before you sign it.
Because the programme begins in your second year, you must still fund your first year yourself. Plan for that, and keep your first-semester transcript certified and ready by September. The company also says that its interviews are for due diligence, so bring accurate income documents for your parents or guardians.
Where You Can Study
Tiger Brands says that your institution must meet its criteria, but it does not list the institutions. Ask the company before you apply if you study at a private college or a university of technology.
About Tiger Brands
About Tiger Brands Tiger Brands is South Africa's largest food company. It began in 1921 as Tiger Oats, set up by Jacob Frankel and Joffe Marks, and launched Jungle Oats in 1925. Over the decades the business widened its…
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You apply in your first year of study, and you ask for funding from year two. You must already have been enrolled at a qualifying institution for at least six months. Tiger Brands also asks you to prove financial need and academic potential, mainly in pure Mathematics, Accounting and Science.
The company's criteria list these degrees.
- BEng or BSc Engineering: industrial, electrical, chemical, mechanical and electronic
- BCom Marketing
The company's youth page also gives wider examples of fields it supports, such as food science, supply chain and logistics, finance and data science. Check the criteria before you apply, because the degree list is what counts.
Tiger Brands is a food and consumer goods manufacturer, so its engineers work on factory lines and its marketers work on well-known brands. Think about how your first-year marks in Mathematics, Accounting or Science show your potential. If your first-semester average is close to 65%, say what you are doing to lift it.
Application Procedure
Email graduatebursaries@tigerbrands.com and attach your certified documents. Tiger Brands may interview applicants for due diligence. Read the company's young talent page for the full criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Tiger Brands Graduate Bursary open?
The company's page gives 22 September to 22 October, with no year. Confirm the dates for next year with the company.
Can I apply before university?
No. You must already be in your first year of study and have been enrolled for six months.
What does the bursary pay?
It pays 100% of tuition, registration and exam fees, a quoted amount for books and a monthly allowance.
