Closes
31 August 2026
Value
Full tuition, accommodation, devices
Level
Undergraduate (1st to 3rd year)
For
South African citizens by birth
Sector
Telecommunications
Type
Full-cost bursary
About this bursary
Vodacom provides full academic funding for South African students entering undergraduate programmes in technical and business disciplines. The grant covers key educational fees alongside living expenses and personal technology.
This merit-based award assists individuals demonstrating academic strength and financial need. It helps build a strong talent pipeline for the telecommunications and technology sectors across the country.
Recipients gain practical workplace exposure through vacation work, attend orientation workshops, and receive work readiness training before graduating.
Courses of study covered
What the bursary covers
Who can apply
You qualify if
- Applicants must be South African citizens by birth who hold or are completing a matric exemption.
- Matriculants require at least 70% in all subjects, while existing tertiary students must maintain a 65% academic average.
- You must plan to study full-time towards an undergraduate degree in an approved field at an accredited South African university.
- Funding applies to students entering their first, second, or third year of study in 2027.
- Demonstrated financial need is compulsory for all candidates.
You do not qualify if
- Non-South African citizens or citizens by naturalisation do not qualify.
- Postgraduate students and those studying part-time are not eligible.
- Students attending unaccredited or foreign tertiary institutions cannot apply.
Documents you need to submit
- Certified copy of South African identity document
- Grade 11 final results and latest matric report if currently in Grade 12
- Certified copy of matric certificate if finished high school
- Official academic record on official tertiary letterhead if currently studying
- Recent tertiary fee statement on official letterhead
- Official proof of university acceptance
- Proof of any current bursary funding held
- Completed parental consent form for applicants under 18 years
All documents must be clear copies.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official Vodacom bursary application portal online.
- 2Fill in all required personal and academic details on the web form.
- 3Upload clear copies of all requested supporting documents.
- 4Submit your completed online application before the deadline.
- 5Check your email address for a confirmation notice from Vodacom.
Late applications will not be processed.