PPS Foundation Bursary 2025

PPS Foundation Bursary 2025

Deadline: Ongoing / Not specified

Location: South Africa

About PPS Foundation Bursary

Bursaries will be awarded for degree studies within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields, which are scarce and critical sectors in the country. Bursaries are also available for studies within the Humanities field.

Bursaries will be awarded based on 2 main criteria: financial need and academic performance. The bursary is available from the 1st year of study, through to Honours level.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, text books, meals and accommodation at university residence. Students will also receive access to other resources, to reduce the challenges of the learning and teaching experience.

Bursary recipients in the 1st year of study will be required to attend on-campus contact support sessions, facilitated by the PPS Foundation, at certain times throughout the year.

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Bursary recipients are required to submit their statement of results at the end of each semester, as soon as they are received, in order to continue receiving funding.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or enrolled to study full time, at recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa (University or University of Technology)
  • You must have a household income of NOT more than R1 million per annum
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
  • Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degree
  • Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates and financially deserving Black candidates (African, Coloured, Indian)

Application

To apply, visit PPS Foundation bursaries portal.

Each year, the PPS Foundation funds between 50 to 70 bursary recipients, carefully selecting beneficiaries based on financial need and academic merit.

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