Gibela is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies at University, University of Technology and TVET College, within the following fields

University and University of Technology:

• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Technology
• Logistics Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Supply Chain

TVET College:

• Boiler-makers
• Control and instrumentation technicians
• Electricians
• Fitters and Turners
• Mechanics
• Millwrights
• Pattern-makers
• Plumbers
• Vehicle-builders
• Welders

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• TVET students full tuition fees and a book allowance.
• University and University of Technology students full tuition fees, book allowance, accommodation and meals.

NB. Bursaries are granted for one year at a time and are renewed each year based on satisfactory academic performance.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

University and University of Technology students:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 6 for Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 5 for English in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record and be able to show potential for academic success
• You must be in financial need
• Current 1st and 2nd year students are encouraged to apply

TVET students:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 4 for Mathematics, Science and English in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record and be able to show potential for academic success
• You must be in financial need
• Current N3 and N4 students are encouraged to apply