ITHUBA: Bursary for 2024

ITHUBA Holdings is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. The ITHUBA Holdings bursary aims to assist South African youth from previously disadvantaged communities, by funding their tertiary studies within sectors in high demand, namely Commerce and Information Technology.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Accounting
• Management Accounting & Finance
• Marketing
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Communication Networks
• Information Systems
• Software Development

The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Accommodation,
• Textbooks,
• Laptop and a stipend.

Bursary recipients will also receive psychological and emotional support through ICAS, continuous academic performance monitoring and assessment to ensure optimal performance, early intervention and support programme, preparation for workplace readiness, additional female orientated skills development programmes and mentoring and coaching.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must NOT be older than 23 years old
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must achieved a minimum result of 70% for each subject, in your previous year of study
• You must achieved a minimum overall average of 70%, in your previous year of study
• You must be willing to specialise in a Commerce or IT field of study
• You must be dedicated to your studies and intend on maintaining a strong academic record throughout your studies
• You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
• You must have a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per year
• You must have a vision and mission that aligns with the Foundation (you must be diligent, enthusiastic, dedicated to succeed and give back to your community)