The Bursary Programme is designed to support unemployed matriculants within the Kwa-Zulu Natal (“KZN”) region by providing them with the opportunity to pursue a qualification that can unlock various job opportunities.

The bursaries offered cover full-time studies to obtain a Higher Certificate in Business Management at the PMI Musgrave Campus.

Application Criteria:

• Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid ID document/card. Applications from non-South African citizens will not be considered.
• Residency within the KZN region is a prerequisite.
• A complete matric academic record for the year 2022 or 2023 is mandatory.
• For National Senior Certificate (NSC) holders: a minimum of 30% in English

1. or For NC(V) with Higher Certificate admission at Level 4: a minimum of 40% in English (either First Additional Language or Home Language), a minimum of 30% in Maths or Maths Literacy, a minimum of 40% in Life Orientation, and a minimum of 50% in four vocational subjects.

• All awarded bursaries are contingent upon the applicant’s Grade 12 year-end results aligning closely with the results presented during the application process. The minimum criteria will still be applicable.
• Submission of a motivational letter explaining why the applicant should be selected, along with a Curriculum Vitae outlining any voluntary work or entrepreneurial initiatives undertaken during the years 2022 and/or 2023.
• Applicant household income must be less than R350,000 rand per annum.
• Only one application per applicant will be accepted.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Applications by e-mail and/or not submitted via the East Coast Radio website will not be considered.
• All applications should be submitted before 17h00 of the application closing date.