Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary 2025

Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary 2025

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Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary 2025

Deadline: 30 September 2024

Location: South Africa

Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary

The Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust South Africa opens call for applicants for bursary programme.

As an organisation committed to developing the skills of South Africa’s youth, as well as aligning to our country’s transformation efforts, the Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust has started a bursary programme aimed at furthering IT education opportunities for South African beneficiaries. Successful applicants must be able to show good academic results, as well as financial need.

Selection Criteria

Bursary selection is based on academic potential, financial need and study programmes. Bursaries are available for:

  • The majority of the bursaries and scholarships administered by StudyTrust are for University students (undergraduate and post-graduate) studying full-time in critical and scarce skills programmes.
  • A limited number of bursaries are available for full-time University of Technology students, with a pass symbol in all subjects, studying towards careers in demand by the labour market.
  • A few bursaries are available for full-time students at Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Agricultural Colleges.

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Applicants must specify the exact name of the study programme, the name of the educational institution and the start and end dates of the study programme.

Document Checklist

Key information provided in the application must be verified and we need documentary proof to be uploaded. Please get the following documents ready to upload when asked or attach to hardcopy applications:

  •  South African ID (certified)
  •  A full academic record including the latest available results (June 2024 examination results or progress report)
  • Official Matric/NSC results if you have completed Grade 12 or final Grade 11 results and June 2024 report card for current Gr 12s.
  •  Proof of address if you are applying for a bursary sponsored by a renewable energy plant or trust. Only applicants living within a 50 km radius of a solar or wind farm are eligible for these bursaries.

Proof of income: The combined annual household income will be a critical consideration in the selection process. It is essential that proof of income for both parents (if applicable) be uploaded. This could be:

  • Salary or wage slips of the parent(s) or guardian(s)
  • An affidavit from the parent(s) or guardian(s) stating that they are unemployed or self-employed. If they are self-employed, the affidavit must state their annual income.
  • Most recent audited financial statement or three months’ most recent bank statements if the parent(s) or guardian(s) own a business
  • SASSA letter stating the grants received in the household where applicable
  • Death certificate(s) if parent(s) are deceased
  • Letter from the court stating child support amounts if parents are divorced or an affidavit from the parent stating the child support amount received if parents are separated
  • A clear head and shoulders picture.

Who can apply

  • Combined family income of R350,000 to R600 000 p/for “missing middle”.
  • Students in the first to fourth year in 2025 who are studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Technology (the fourth year includes students in B Tech – NQF level 7 – and Honours programmes – NQF level 8).
  • Students accepted or registered to study in private or public institutions that are registered with the Department of Education.
  • South African Citizens.
  • Preference will be given to equity students.

Application

To apply, visit Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust bursaries portal.

Application Season: 01 May to 30 September 2024.

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