- WHAT IS THE COCA-COLA BURSARY?
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE COCA-COLA BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE COCA-COLA BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE COCA-COLA BURSARY COVER?
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE COCA-COLA BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE COCA-COLA BURSARY?
- WHEN DOES THE COCA-COLA BURSARY CLOSE?
- ABOUT COCA-COLA BEVERAGES SOUTH AFRICA
- COCA-COLA BURSARY FAQ
🔴 COCA-COLA BURSARY 2027 STATUS: NOT YET ANNOUNCED
The latest verified Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Study Buddy Fund bursary intake was for the 2026 academic year and closed on 13 March 2026. CCBSA has not yet announced the opening and closing dates for the 2027 bursary intake.
The Coca-Cola Bursary in South Africa is provided through the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Study Buddy Fund. The programme supports eligible students with financial assistance for tertiary studies and broader academic and career support.
WHAT IS THE COCA-COLA BURSARY?
The Coca-Cola Bursary is a funding opportunity offered through the CCBSA Study Buddy Fund, an education initiative established by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa to help deserving young people access tertiary education.
CCBSA launched the Study Buddy Fund in 2021. The programme is designed to provide more than financial assistance, with support that has included career advice, study support and other interventions intended to help students succeed academically.
The bursary has been offered to students studying at recognised South African universities, with the fields of study and eligibility requirements determined by the particular intake.
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE COCA-COLA BURSARY COVER?
For the latest verified 2026 intake, CCBSA prioritised students studying in STEM and other fields considered relevant to the organisation’s needs.
The 2026 fields included:
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Environmental Science
- Safety Management
- Chemistry
- Supply Chain
- Marketing
- Information Technology (IT)
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WHAT ARE THE COCA-COLA BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
The requirements for the latest verified 2026 CCBSA Study Buddy Fund intake included:
- Applicants had to be South African citizens.
- Applicants had to have a strong academic record, including matric and first-year university results.
- Applicants had to have completed their first or second year of study.
- Applicants had to be entering their second or third year of study in 2026.
- Applicants had to be registered at a recognised South African university.
- Applicants had to be studying towards a qualifying STEM or other approved field.
- Applicants had to be available to work at a CCBSA site during university vacation periods.
These are the requirements recorded for the 2026 intake. Prospective 2027 applicants should check the new CCBSA Study Buddy Fund application information when it is released because eligibility criteria may change between intakes.
WHAT DOES THE COCA-COLA BURSARY COVER?
The CCBSA Study Buddy Fund provides financial support towards students’ tertiary education. CCBSA’s information on the programme identifies support for tuition, accommodation and textbooks.
Information about the Study Buddy Fund has also identified registration, tuition, accommodation, meal allowances and textbooks among the forms of bursary support. The exact benefits applicable to a student should be confirmed in the bursary terms and conditions for the relevant intake.
- Registration costs
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Meal allowances
- Textbooks
The Study Buddy Fund has also historically included a monthly stipend or meal-related allowance, but CCBSA has not confirmed a specific monthly allowance amount for the 2027 intake.
CCBSA also describes the Study Buddy Fund as providing wider support such as career advice, study support and other forms of academic assistance.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE COCA-COLA BURSARY?
Applications for the Coca-Cola bursary are submitted online via the CCBSA Study Buddy Application 2026 page.
Applicants should follow the application instructions published by CCBSA and use the official application platform specified for the intake.
- Check that you meet the published requirements.
- Prepare your supporting documents before starting the application.
- Complete the online application accurately.
- Upload the requested documents.
- Submit the application before the stated closing date.
- Monitor your communication channels in case you are shortlisted for an interview.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE COCA-COLA BURSARY?
The documents required can vary between CCBSA bursary intakes. For the latest verified 2026 application information, applicants were required to provide supporting documentation such as:
- South African identity document
- Matric results or certificate, where applicable
- University acceptance or proof of university registration
- Academic results
- Proof of residence
- Motivational letter
Applicants should check the document list on the official application form before submitting their application, as the required documents may differ for the 2027 intake.
WHEN DOES THE COCA-COLA BURSARY CLOSE?
The latest verified CCBSA Study Buddy Fund bursary closed on 13 March 2026.
This was the closing date for the 2026 academic-year intake and should not be presented as the 2027 closing date.
2027 closing date: Not yet announced.
The 2027 opening date has also not yet been announced. Students interested in the next intake should wait for CCBSA to publish the official 2027 application information.
ABOUT COCA-COLA BEVERAGES SOUTH AFRICA
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is the South African Coca-Cola bottling business and the organisation behind the Study Buddy Fund bursary programme.
The Study Buddy Fund was launched in 2021 as part of CCBSA’s efforts to help young people access tertiary education. The programme has included financial assistance as well as broader academic and career support.
CCBSA’s information describes the Study Buddy Fund as one of its education initiatives supporting students from communities in which CCBSA has operations.
COCA-COLA BURSARY FAQ
IS THE COCA-COLA BURSARY OPEN FOR 2027?
The 2027 Coca-Cola Bursary application dates have not yet been announced. The latest verified intake was for 2026 and closed on 13 March 2026.
WHAT IS THE COCA-COLA BURSARY CALLED?
The opportunity is provided through the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Study Buddy Fund, commonly referred to as the Coca-Cola or CCBSA bursary.
WHAT DOES THE COCA-COLA BURSARY COVER?
The Study Buddy Fund has provided support including tuition, accommodation and textbooks, while CCBSA information has also identified registration and meal allowances as components of its bursary support.
DOES THE COCA-COLA BURSARY PAY A MONTHLY ALLOWANCE?
CCBSA has historically referred to a monthly stipend and has also identified meal allowances as part of the Study Buddy Fund. However, no specific monthly allowance amount has been confirmed for the 2027 intake.
CAN FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS APPLY FOR THE COCA-COLA BURSARY?
The latest verified 2026 intake was aimed at students who had completed their first or second year and were entering their second or third year. Applicants should therefore not assume that first-year university students qualify for the programme. The 2027 eligibility criteria will need to be confirmed when announced.
WHICH FIELDS ARE FUNDED BY THE COCA-COLA BURSARY?
The 2026 intake included Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Safety Management, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Marketing and Information Technology, among other approved fields.
WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR THE COCA-COLA BURSARY?
Applications are submitted through the official CCBSA Study Buddy Fund application platform when applications are open. Applicants should use the application route specified by CCBSA for the relevant intake.
WHEN DID THE LAST COCA-COLA BURSARY CLOSE?
The latest verified CCBSA Study Buddy Fund bursary closed on 13 March 2026.
Last verified: 15 September 2026