Portia M is South African fastest growing cosmetic brand that has been in business since year 2011. It specializes in skin care products and today has a basket of more than 40 products. Portia M partners with various retailers including pharmacies to distribute it products. The Portia M Foundation Bursary is available to undergraduate students for any fields of study.
[ez-toc]WHAT IS PORTIA M FOUNDATIONBURSARY?
Portia M Bursary is a partial financial assistance that caters for a portion of tuition fees. Applicants for the bursary programme must be pursuing undergraduate studies in any institution of higher learning. NSFAS beneficiaries are not eligible for this funding opportunity. Expenses like books, accommodation, meals are not included in the bursary.
The total amount that Portia M Foundation availas for bursaries is R300 000 each year. It gets shared among successful applicants.
The Portia M Bursary programme is to Undergraduate applications. There are no specified fields of study that are eligible for financial assistance. Students pursuing ANY qualification can apply for funding from Portia M Foundation.
The total bursary amount available for year 2025 is a maximum of R300 000 for all successful applicants.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested students can submit funding applications if they meet the following selection criteria:
- Applicants must possess Matric with a level 5 pass
- Applicants must be intending to pursue an undergraduate qualification
- Applicants can be registered or intending to register for ANY fields of study
- Applicants must be accepted by any tertiary institution within the borders of South Africa
- Final year undergraduate students are also invited to apply
- No NSFAS beneficiaries can apply for this bursary
HOW TO APPLY?
- STEP 1 – Visit the official Portia M Bursary Application 2025 online page
- STEP 2 – Complete the online form by providing personal, academic and financial information requested
- STEP 3 – Upload all required supporting documents as listed in the documents section below
- STEP 4 – Submit your online application before the closing date
Applicants who get successfully shortlisted will be contacted by 15 February 2025. Consider your application unsuccessflu if you do not receive any communication from Portia M Foundation by this date.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The following is the list of supporting documents that must accompany your application for funding:
First Year Applicants
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified proof of your Grade 12 results/Matric certificate
- Accepted letter from tertiary institution of choice
- Student Course Statement
Senior Applicants
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Academic Transcripts with Minimum 65% pass average
- Proof of Registration / Student Account Statement
CLOSING DATE FOR PORTIA M BURSARY
The deadline for the Portia M Foundation Bursary is 31 January 2025 – Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
*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 January 2025.
BURSARY PROVIDER’S CONTACT DETAILS
If you wish to contact the Portia M Foundation with w query regarding the bursary, use the following details:
- Telephone number: 012 646 1177
- Email address: info@portiamfoundation.com
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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.