Hollywood Foundation invites South African students to apply for the Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2024

Fields of Study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate (Higher Certificate, Diploma, or Degree) and postgraduate studies in the following fields:

• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Data Science (BSc)
• Digital Marketing
• Finance
• Information Management (BSc)
• Marketing

The bursary may provide full or partial cover for study-related expenses, depending on the candidate's field of study and academic results. It will cover one year of study at a time, and students can reapply for funding each year.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete assessments and attend interviews before the final selection is made. Applicants will receive feedback on the status of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) by the end of December 2024.

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to meet all requirements will result in disqualification):

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric.
• You must be studying or intend to study towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above in 2025 (Full-time Higher Certificates, National Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, and Postgraduate studies).
• You must be studying or intend to study towards a qualification that is 12 months or longer.
• You must be studying or intend to study at a tertiary institution registered with the DHET in South Africa.
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric, if currently in Matric.
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% per subject in Matric, if currently in Matric.
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% at tertiary level, if currently at tertiary level.
• You must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the bursary (.pdf).

Application Documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application. The submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified:

• ID document (certified copy).
• Matric certificate/statement of results.
• Acceptance letter/proof of application from your institution (on institution's letterhead).
• Detailed information regarding the chosen qualification.
• Name and address of the registered institution.
• Proforma invoice/estimate invoice from your institution for full registration, tuition, and examination fees in respect of each course/module covering the full academic year (on institution's letterhead).
• Proof of banking details of the registered institution.
• Proof of address.
• Motivational letter to support your application.