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

Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside in the Cape Metro Region (Cape Town) for undergraduate studies within fields on the Scarce or Critical Skills List..

What the bursary covers

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses, up to a maximum value of R45 000:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Textbooks,
• Study-related materials relevant to your course and examination fees.
• Students will also receive quarterly-mentoring.

Bursary Obligations:

Bursaries are awarded each year, and are renewed based on Vulamathuba Empumelelo’s discretion. After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to “work back” a portion of the bursary inside the Communicare group of companies or any other organisation nominated by it. Successful bursary recipients will be required to sign an agreement with Vulamathuba Empumelelo.

Eligibility Requirements for the Bursary

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen OR have a Permanent Residency Permit/ Work Visa in South Africa
• You must residing within the City of Cape Town
• You must be between 19 and 50 years old
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within the “Scarce or Critical Skills List.” as listed above (on a full-time or part-time basis)
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University or TVET College)
• You must have proven financial need (this will be determined by a means test)
• You must have a gross household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
• You must be willing and able to participate in community service or special project work (see volunteer services on Section C of the application form)
• Preference will be given to students accepted to study at public institutions in the Western Cape