Closes
3 October 2026
Value
Full tuition, housing, transport, expenses
Level
Undergraduate
For
Female SA citizens of colour (18-27)
Sector
Information & Communication Technology
Type
Full-cost bursary
About this bursary
The Metacom Foundation Bursary offers complete financial support to young female students from the Western Cape who are pursuing degrees in technology. It covers tuition, housing, transport, and daily living costs for candidates studying ICT or related disciplines.
Created by the Metacom Foundation non-profit organization, this bursary aims to increase the presence of women in South Africa's tech sector. It combines financial aid with personal guidance to help students complete their tertiary qualifications.
Funding is restricted to four public institutions in the Western Cape: UCT, UWC, CPUT, and Stellenbosch University. Recipients also receive peer support through a dedicated big sister mentorship scheme.
Courses of study covered
What the bursary covers
Who can apply
You qualify if
- You must be a South African citizen between 18 and 27 years old.
- You must be a female student of colour currently residing in the Western Cape.
- You need to be in Matric or have already completed Matric with strong academic results.
- You must be enrolled or planning to enroll for an ICT-related Bachelor's degree at UCT, UWC, CPUT, or Stellenbosch University.
- You must demonstrate clear financial need alongside academic ambition and potential.
You do not qualify if
- Male applicants or non-South African citizens do not qualify.
- Students attending private higher education institutions or universities outside the Western Cape are ineligible.
- Applicants older than 27 years cannot be considered.
Documents you need to submit
- Completed Metacom Foundation application form
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your final Matric results
- Official tertiary academic transcript on university letterhead, if currently studying
- Proof of household income such as recent payslips, affidavit, or grant records
- Optional reference letter
Submit clear certified copies with your online application.
How to apply
- 1Download and fill in the official application document.
- 2Open the online Metacom Foundation application portal.
- 3Fill in your personal and academic details on the online form.
- 4Upload clear copies of all mandatory supporting documents.
- 5Submit your application online prior to the closing date.
Applications missing compulsory attachments will be disqualified.