| Application Status | CLOSED [See Bursaries Still Open for Application] |
| Closing Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Bursary Provider | Vodacom |
| Bursary Programme Full Name | Vodacom External Bursary Programme |
| Study Level | Undergraduate |
| Academic Year | 2027 |
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE VODACOM BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE VODACOM BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE VODACOM BURSARY COVER?
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?
- HOW DO I CONTACT VODACOM ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT VODACOM
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE VODACOM BURSARY COVER?
The Vodacom External Bursary Programme supports full-time undergraduate studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), as well as selected Business and Commercial fields aligned with Vodacom’s priority skills.
The current programme information identifies the supported study areas broadly as:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Business and Commercial fields
Similar Bursaries:
- See other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships in South Africa
- See other Science Bursaries and Scholarships available
- See other Bursaries Still Open for Applications for year 2027.
WHAT ARE THE VODACOM BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
The Vodacom External Bursary Programme is an academic merit bursary. The published 2027 requirements were:
- Be a South African citizen by birth.
- Undertake full-time undergraduate studies at a South African tertiary institution.
- Have passed Grade 12 with an exemption and achieved an average of at least 70% across all subjects.
- Current tertiary students in first year or above must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%.
- Be entering the first, second or third year of undergraduate study.
The programme is intended for academically strong students who require financial support to continue their studies. A separate household-income threshold is not specified in Vodacom’s current programme requirements.
WHAT DOES THE VODACOM BURSARY COVER?
The Vodacom External Bursary Programme provides comprehensive academic funding and additional support for successful bursars.
- Full registration and tuition fees.
- University accommodation or a capped amount towards private accommodation.
- Textbook allocation.
- Meal allowance.
- Laptop.
- Cellphone.
- Orientation workshop for new bursars.
- Vacation Work Programme providing workplace exposure.
- Work-readiness skills training for final-year bursars.
- Access to Vodacom’s Wellness Programme in partnership with Lyra Wellbeing Services.
Service obligation: Not specified.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?
Applications are completed online through the Vodacom Bursary Application 2027 official page.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?
The required supporting documents vary according to the applicant’s study status and include:
- Certified copy of the applicant’s South African ID.
- Grade 11 results and latest Grade 12 results, for applicants still in Matric.
- Certified Matric certificate, for applicants who have completed Matric.
- Full academic record or transcripts on the institution’s letterhead, for applicants already studying.
- Fee statement on the institution’s letterhead, where applicable.
- Proof of acceptance into a tertiary institution, on the institution’s letterhead.
- Proof of any other bursary awards currently held.
- Completed Parental Consent Form, where applicable for applicants under 18.
Applicants should check the requirements for the next application cycle because Vodacom may change its supporting-document requirements.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE VODACOM BURSARY?
Applications for the Vodacom Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year closed on 31 August 2026.
HOW DO I CONTACT VODACOM ABOUT THE BURSARY?
Email: Externalbursaries@vodacom.co.za
ABOUT VODACOM
Vodacom is an African connectivity, digital and financial services company with its roots in South Africa. The company operates across several African markets and provides mobile communications, digital and financial services.
The Vodacom External Bursary Programme is an academic merit bursary established to support students pursuing undergraduate qualifications in STEM and selected Business and Commercial fields aligned with Vodacom’s skills needs.
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This bursary information was last updated in October 2026.
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