The Mukuru Education Fund Bursary is awarding funding opportunities to fourteen applicants who wish to study at a university or technical university of their choice in South Africa.
🔴 MUKURU BURSARY STATUS: Last Offered 2023 (Closed 19 Dec 2022) – 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Not Offered Yet – 2026 Opening Date Watch
Amount: R80,000 x 14 Awards | For: African Foreign Nationals (Not SA) | Last Verified: 9 Aug 2026 | Official: mukuru.com/sa/mukuru-education-fund
The Mukuru Education Fund Bursary was last offered for the 2023 academic year, awarding 14 students R80,000 each for IT and Software studies. The bursary closed on 19 December 2022 and has not been offered for 2024, 2025, or 2026 – but with high search volume for Mukuru bursary application 2026, we are tracking the 2026 opening date watch for foreign nationals.
About Mukuru Bursary Provider
Mukuru is a leading Africa money transfer provider founded in 2004 in the UK, operating in 20+ countries including Botswana, Cameroon, DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe and more. The Mukuru Education Fund was launched to support African foreign nationals studying in South Africa who face financial need.
Fields Covered
- Business Analysis
- Information Technology Engineers
- Software Architecture
- Software Development
- Software Development Management
- Software Quality Assurance
If the bursary returns in 2026/2027, same IT fields are expected.
Mukuru Bursary Value – R80k x 14 Awards
- 14 bursaries x R80,000 each
- Covers tuition fees and textbooks
- Shortlisted interviews: 9-14 Jan 2023 (last cycle)
- Winners announced 25 Jan 2023 (last cycle)
Who Can Apply – Eligibility
This bursary is NOT for South Africans – key difference from most bursaries:
- Must be an African foreign national (not South African citizen) with valid status to study in SA
- Must have completed Matric with Bachelor’s Pass and 70% overall average
- Must be in 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate IT qualification – 65% tertiary average required
- Must be registered at recognised SA University or University of Technology
- Must be in financial need
- Must NOT be Mukuru employee
- Must agree to Mukuru Education Fund T&Cs
How To Apply – Last Process
Applications were online via Mukuru Bursary Application 2023 portal at mukuru.com/sa/mukuru-education-fund. You had to enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in how you heard field.
Documents Required
- Certified ID document or Passport
- Proof of status in South Africa / eligibility to be in SA
- Certified Matric certificate / A level
- Certified latest academic results
- CV
- Motivational letter – why Mukuru should invest in you
- Reference letter – from educator, coach or adult leader
- Parents/guardians proof of household income – payslips or affidavit if unemployed
Mukuru Bursary Closing Date
- Last closing: 19 December 2022 for 2023 intake
- 2024 / 2025 / 2026: Not offered
- 2026 Opening Date Watch: No official date – expected Nov/Dec if returns. Grad24 will be the first to publish the next application dates once announced.
Contact
Tel: 086 001 8555 (Mon-Sun 08:00-19:00)
Live chat on Mukuru application page
Do NOT contact if closed – check here for 2026 update
FAQs – Mukuru Bursary 2023/2026
Is Mukuru bursary open for 2026?
No. Last offered 2023, closed 19 Dec 2022. No 2024, 2025, 2026 intake. Watch this page for 2026/2027 opening.
Who can apply for Mukuru bursary?
African foreign nationals (not South Africans) studying IT, Software Development, Business Analysis in SA with 70% Matric and 65% tertiary average.
How much is Mukuru bursary?
R80,000 per student, 14 awards, for tuition and textbooks.
When will Mukuru bursary 2026 open?
No official 2026 date. If returns, expected Nov/Dec 2025 for 2026 studies. We verify weekly.