The Motsepe Foundation is calling on talented and ambitious South African matriculants to apply for its 2027 Bursary Programme. If you're passionate about pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and need financial support to achieve your dreams, this bursary could be your opportunity.
What Does the Motsepe Foundation Bursary Cover?
The Motsepe Foundation Bursary is aimed at deserving students who plan to study towards undergraduate degree qualifications in STEAM-related fields at recognised South African universities. The bursary does not cover diplomas, extended programmes, or postgraduate studies.
Courses That Are Supported
Science, Technology, Engineering, Accounting, Maths and Humanities (Music and LLB).
How to Apply for the Motsepe Foundation Bursary
Interested applicants should:
Visit the Motsepe Foundation's official website or relevant application portal.
Complete the online bursary application form.
Prepare and submit certified supporting documents, including:
- ID document
- Matric results or latest school report
- Proof of financial need (e.g. household income documentation)
- Proof of university application or provisional acceptance
Be sure to submit your application before the closing date of 16th October 2026.
Start Your STEAM Career with Motsepe Foundation Support
This bursary is more than financial aid — it's a stepping stone to becoming part of South Africa’s future in science and innovation. If you’re determined to succeed in a high-demand STEM field, apply for the Motsepe Foundation Bursary 2027 and take the next step toward building your future.
Bursaries will be awarded specifically for studies in:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Accounting
- Mathematics
- Humanities (Music and LLB)
Who Can Apply?
To be considered, applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
- Be currently in Grade 12 (Class of 2026) or have already completed Matric
- Have achieved at least a 70% average in core subjects
- Intend to pursue an undergraduate degree in a STEAM field
- Plan to study at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- Demonstrate financial need
- Preference will be given to learners completing Matric in 2026
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Post-Matric Options
We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.
These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.
Where to Study
Boston Media House aims to provide students with the best opportunity to study and qualify for a career in the media industry. They offer a variety of courses at their campuses.
There are three campuses. Courses are recognized globally.
Other Opportunities
The Limpopo Education Department is recruiting now for a 24-month internship programme that is open to permanent residents in the province.
Standard Bank has a Frontline Learnership programme open now. We have all the details so you can make an online application now to work for this highly popular South African banking group.
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