Bursaries will be awarded to deserving students based on these criteria: academic performance, financial need, commitment to their studies, as well as determination to developing their skills and reach their full potential.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within Commerce, Engineering and Science fields of study.

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be 18 years or older
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above
• You must be entering your 1st year of study in 2024
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average “C” symbol
• You must be hard working
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must have proven financial need
• You must be committed to developing your community

Universities:

You must be registered and accepted to study at one of these public universities in South Africa:

• Nelson Mandela University
• North-West University
• Rhodes University
• Sefako Makgatho University
• Sol Plaatje University
• University of Cape Town
• University of Fort Hare
• University of Johannesburg
• University of KwaZulu-Natal
• University of Limpopo
• University of Mpumalanga
• University of Pretoria
• University of Stellenbosch
• University of the Free State
• University of the Western Cape
• University of the Witwatersrand
• University of Venda
• University of Zululand
• Walter Sisulu University
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Central University of Technology
• Durban University of Technology
• Mangosuthu University of Technology
• Tshwane University of Technology
• Vaal University of Technology

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees
• A textbook allowance.

Obligations:

Bursary candidates will be required to contribute their time and expertise to community service, both during and after completing their studies. Bursary recipients must also become members of the Hexagon Students Alumni Association.