Are you a South African student who dreams of a big career but has financial constraints to pay for studies? The Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Bursary offers the opportunity to have your studies covered by the bursary scheme.The CCBSA offers its financial support to deserving students who demonstrate academic potential and financial need. In this article, we provide all key details about the bursary, including eligibility requirements, how to apply, and the application deadline.
Coca Cola Bursary Application Process
Applications for the 2026 CCBSA bursary have not yet opened. This page will be updated once the official details are released.
The Coca-Cola foundation makes available a number of bursaries to deserving students on year to year basis. These scholarships receives applications from anyone who meet the requirements. The bursary committee considers each of the applications on basis of requirements and communicate the outcome with each applicant.
Coca Cola (CCBSA) Bursary Eligibility
If you meet the following criteria you are welcome to apply for this bursary programme:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must pass Matric with a bachelors’ admission
- You must have been accepted by a university in South Africa
- You must preferably be residing within one of the CCBSA’s host communities (advantageous)
- You must NOT be affiliated with CCBSA and its affiliates
If you feel you meet all criteria for the application, email your proposal and they will evaluate it. If you do not hear from them within 14 days, please note that it was unsuccessful.
Include the following in your application:
- Name and surname
- Cellphone number and Email address
- Company name, field of study or project name
CCBSA Bursary Value & Expenses Coverage
Successful applicants will have the following expenses taken care of by Coca Cola while they focus on their studies:
- tuition fees,
- textbooks,
- accommodation and
- meal allowances
How To Apply?
Application must be done online via Coca Cola Bursary Application page before the closing date.
You will have to provide the following documents with your application:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric statement of results/ certificate if available
- Motivational letter clearly articulating why you should be selected for the bursary
- Proof of university acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residence
While applications are welcome from anyone, CCBSA prioritizes students residing in Mdantsane, Motherwell, Phoenix, Inanda, Ntuzuma, KwaMashu, Greater Eldorado Park Community Forum (including Freedom Park and Motsoaledi), Tembisa, Greater Nigel, PTA West Ward 55, Westenburg to Seshego, Alabama, and Mangaung, where they have operations, by providing additional support and resources.
Application Deadline
Bursary intake for 2026 academic year has not published yet. We will update this page as soon as the official application date is make public by Coca Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA).
We encourage students to submit their application before the closing date to avoid being rejected.
This article was last updated in February 2026.
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