Bakwena Bursary 2026 for South Africans

Deadline: 31 December 2025

Location: South Africa

About Bakwena Bursary

Bakwena is accepting applications for 2026 academic year bursaries.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies in ANY field, preferably for students residing within 6km of the Bakwena N1N4 route.

The bursary will provide partial cover for tuition fees, up to the maximum value of R35 000, which will be paid directly to the institution.

Successful students will enter into a contract with Bakwena, which will reflect the terms of the bursary.

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The bursary will be awarded for 1 year of study, renewable based on availability of funds and bursary holders satisfactory academic progress.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

You must be a South African citizen
You must be studying towards a qualification in ANY field
You must be entering your 2nd or higher year of university
You must be registered to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
You must preferably reside within 6km of the Bakwena N1N4 route (from Tshwane to Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) and from Tshwane, westwards through Rustenburg and Zeerust, extending up to the Botswana border)
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% at university

Applications must be submitted via email to: info@bakwena.co.za

Successful applications will be contacted once the final selection process has been completed.

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