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SACBW Foundation NPC

SACBW Foundation Bursary

Download form Application form (PDF)

Closes

31 August 2026

Value

Tuition paid to institution

Level

Matric / First-year tertiary

For

Female SA citizens under 20

Sector

Business & Commerce

Work-back

None

About this bursary

The SACBW Foundation Bursary provides financial support to female matric students entering tertiary education in 2027. Funding is paid directly to the recipient's chosen educational institution.

This initiative aims to develop future female entrepreneurs and business leaders across South Africa. It helps young women with strong academic results who lack the financial means to fund their own higher education.

Bursary recipients are also awarded the Youth Leader Award from the South African Council for Business Women.

Courses of study covered

Accounting and Bookkeeping
Business Development Management
Digital Marketing
Marketing Management
Practical Entrepreneurship

What the bursary covers

Financial coverage for tertiary tuition fees paid directly to the institution
Youth Leader Award recognition from the South African Council for Business Women

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • You must be a South African citizen.
  • You must be female and under 20 years old.
  • You must currently be in matric.
  • You must have obtained an overall average of at least 70% in your current matric year.
  • You must intend to enroll in one of the eligible business or marketing qualifications in 2027.
  • You must prove financial need that prevents you from paying for tertiary studies.

You do not qualify if

  • Male applicants.
  • Applicants aged 20 or older.
  • Current university students who are not in matric.
  • Applicants with a matric average below 70%.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of your South African identity document
  • Certified copy of your June matric results
  • Motivational essay of 250 words
  • Short 3-minute video highlighting the details in your essay
  • Completed SACBW Foundation bursary application form

Combine your application form and all supporting documents into a single PDF document saved with your full name.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Download the SACBW Foundation application form.
  2. 2
    Fill in all required fields on the application form.
  3. 3
    Write a 250-word motivational essay explaining your request for funding.
  4. 4
    Record a short 3-minute video summarizing the main points of your essay.
  5. 5
    Compile your application form, ID copy, June results, and essay into one PDF file.
  6. 6
    Email your PDF package and video to [email protected] with 'SACBW Foundation Bursary' in the subject line.

You can send the video by email, Dropbox, or WeTransfer.

How you are selected

1
The foundation will contact shortlisted applicants directly.
2
Consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive feedback by 31 September 2026.
3
All awarded bursary funds are transferred directly to the student's tertiary institution.

Forms, downloads and links

Application form (PDF)

sacbwfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sacbw-Foundation-Npc-Bursary-Fund-Application-2026.pdf

Email the bursary team

[email protected]
Last verified: September 2026   ·   Category: General   ·   Reviewed by grantZA Editorial
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