Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Bursary South Africa 2023

Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Bursary South Africa 2023 – 2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – THEBE FOUNDATION

The Thebe Foundation (TF), established in 2011, is a registered Public Benefit Organisation that aims to make a difference and transform the lives of people in the community.

The African company works with various partners within the private and public sector, mainly in the education and enterprise development fields.

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Bursary will provide funding to students within the following fields of study:

Corporate Finance
Electrical Engineering
Energy Engineering
Geology
Mining Engineering
Solar Engineering
Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician

MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE

The bursary will provide cover for: tuition fees, textbooks, residence at university or accredited accommodation, meals and a transport allowance for students living at home.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

South African citizen
Black student (per the revised B-BBEE codes)
Completed Matric
Studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study
Studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
Good academic record
Achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
In financial need (students who are part of the “missing middle” and NOT eligible for NSFAS)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Download and complete the Thebe Foundation Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

ID document (certified copy)
Latest academic results/ transcripts
Proof of acceptance to study at a tertiary institute
Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ affidavit if unemployed) (certified copies)
2018 tertiary fee statement
Motivational letter to support your application (maximum 1 page)

Applications must be submitted electronically via email to phindi@thebe.co.za
(Insert the words “Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Bursary Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).

CLOSING DATE

30 January 2022.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact The Thebe Foundation directly:
Contact Person: Ms Phindi Nontlaha
Tel:
Email: phindi@thebe.co.za