MIKE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP 2025

The Mike Brown Scholarship is offeref by Nedbank through the Eyethu Ownership Plan – an initiative launched in 2005 as part of Nedbank’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) strategy. It emphasizes the bank’s commitment to transformation in South Africa.

Nedbank Group is one of SA’s leading financial services providers with service offerings that include retail, corporate, investment banking, and wealth and asset management.

Since it was established in 1888 as Netherlands Bank of South Africa (NBSA), Nedbank now operates in 6 countries. These include South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini, Mozambique, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe.

WHAT IS MIKE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP?

The Mike Brown Scholarship was established to honour honor the memory of Michael Brown who is the CEO of Nedbank Group. It targets posgraduate students in study fields that are considered as critical skills.

Successful applicants will have their tuition fees, books, meals and accommodation expenses paid for by the scholarship.

FIELDS OF STUDY COVERED BY MIKE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP

Only postgraduate applicants in the fields listed below will be considered for 2025 academic year:

• Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics
• Environmental and Sustainability Studies
• Healthcare and Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Business and Financial Services
• Agricultural Sciences
• Education and Training
• Public Policy and Administration
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Finance and Accounting

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MIKE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP

• Citizenship – Applicants must be South African citizens
• Financial need – you must be able to demonstrate lack of financial ability to complete your studies
• Commitment to development – demonstrate and provide proof that you have been involved in community development programs before
• University admission – applicants are required to send proof of admission by higher education institution
• Leadership potential – present evident of leadership abilities or potential
• Community involvement – present evidence or proven record of community involvement

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO APPLY FOR THE MIKE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP

STEP 1 – Download the official Mike Brown Scholarship Application Form 2025

STEP 2 – Complete the form by providing all details required

STEP 3 – Attach all required documents as listed in the documents section below

STEP 4 – Submit your application before the closing date

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Certified copy of your Suth Africa ID document
• Your latest academic transcript, including 2024 results and 2025 mid-year results if applicable
• Certified copies of your parents or guardians ID documents
• Parents or guardians proof of household income
• Parents or guardians home loan account statement and city or town council rates and taxes statement (not older than 3 months)
• Parents, guardians and applicants latest 3 months’ bank statements

Complete application form and supporting documents must be submit at the bursary office in your institution of higher learning.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MIKE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP

15 February 2025

*Please note:

• Only South African citizens can apply.
• Make sure you send all supporting documents to avoid disqualification.
• Submit your application before the closing date.

This article was last updated in February 2025.

SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER’S CONTACT DETAILS

Fee free to contact the scholarship provider using the following contact details:

Contact page: https://www.nedbank.co.za/content/nedbank/desktop/gt/en/aboutus/contact-us.html

In case you have missed the deadline for the Mike Brown Scholarship, don’t worry! Explore other bursary opportunities currently open for applications here: https://grads24.co.za/bursary-alerts/

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About the Author:

Mr. Percy Mncwango is a seasoned  education writer with over 10 years of experience in creating high-ranking articles that provide valuable guidance for students seeking university funding. As a graduate of the University of Cape Town Business School, Percy combines deep knowledge and personal experience to help students succeed. He has received bursaries from Nampak, Telkom, and the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoD). Percy’s  educational background, which includes Richtec TVET, Mangosuthu University of Technology, and UCT GSB, equips him with a unique perspective that enriches his SEO-optimized content and resonates with aspiring scholars.