Closes
31 August 2026
Level
Undergraduate
For
JTG District residents
Sector
Engineering & Mining
Type
Bursary
Work-back
None specified
About this bursary
The Tlotlego Smiles Foundation Bursary assists young South Africans pursuing qualifications in engineering and mining fields. The foundation focuses on funding full-time undergraduate students studying at accredited South African public universities or universities of technology.
This scheme aims to support youth from the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District in the Northern Cape. It helps high-achieving local students gain tertiary qualifications and enter technical industries.
First-year applicants receive priority consideration during selection. Candidates must hold a solid academic record and must not hold any other active bursary or financial aid funding.
Courses of study covered
What the bursary covers
Who can apply
You qualify if
- You must be a South African citizen between 18 and 35 years of age.
- You must currently reside within the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District in the Northern Cape province.
- You must have completed Matric and meet university entrance standards.
- You must be enrolled or accepted to study full-time toward an approved engineering or mining qualification at an accredited South African university or university of technology.
- You must hold a minimum overall academic average of a B symbol across all subjects.
- You must not be receiving funding from any other bursary, scholarship, or financial aid program.
You do not qualify if
- Applicants residing outside the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District.
- Students receiving other bursaries, NSFAS, or financial assistance.
- Applicants studying part-time or at non-accredited private institutions.
Documents you need to submit
- Certified copy of South African identity document
- Recent academic transcript, including proof of any completed study years
- Official proof of university registration
- Proof of residential address in the JTG District
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Submit clear copies of all mandatory documents with your application form.
How to apply
- 1Open the online application form using the provided portal link.
- 2Complete all required personal, location, and academic details.
- 3Upload clear digital copies of your supporting documents.
- 4Submit your application online before the closing date.
Applications submitted after the closing deadline will not be reviewed.