Educational Funding Opportunities from the Motsepe Foundation
The Motsepe Foundation was established in 1999 by business leader
Patrice Motsepe and his wife, Dr Precious Motsepe.
The principal aim and object of the Motsepe Foundation is to establish a
fund and organisation to provide funding and support for charitable,
educational, religious, healthcare and other philanthropic projects and initiatives
in order to fight poverty and improve the social and economic conditions of the
poor, unemployed and marginalised persons and communities.For the 2015 academic
year, The Motsepe Foundation awarded bursaries to 375 students from the 26
District Municipality/ Metro-Motsepe Foundation Development Forums which have
been established around the country.
Students who wish to be considered for a bursary for the 2017 academic
year are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to the 26 District Municipality/
Metro-Motsepe Foundation Development Forums which have been established around
the country.
Requirements
1. The applicant must be a South African Citizens applying to study
within South Africa.
2. The applicant must have proof of financial need.
3. The applicant must have 70% Pass aggregate, excluding Life Orientation. For Grade 12 students a certified copy of June results or matric certificate is required. And for enrolled university applicants, a certified copy of the academic record is required.
4. Intended to pursue courses related to: Mathematics, Medical studies, Sciences, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Business studies. Students intending to study in other faculties like Law, Agriculture, and Arts with excellent academic results will also be considered.
5. The applicant must not have another diploma/degree.
6. The applicant is not allowed to have another sponsor.
2. The applicant must have proof of financial need.
3. The applicant must have 70% Pass aggregate, excluding Life Orientation. For Grade 12 students a certified copy of June results or matric certificate is required. And for enrolled university applicants, a certified copy of the academic record is required.
4. Intended to pursue courses related to: Mathematics, Medical studies, Sciences, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Business studies. Students intending to study in other faculties like Law, Agriculture, and Arts with excellent academic results will also be considered.
5. The applicant must not have another diploma/degree.
6. The applicant is not allowed to have another sponsor.
How to apply
Applications close on 14 October 2016. Click here to download
the application form.
All applications must be submitted to bursaries@motsepefoundation.org.
Each application will be thoroughly evaluated and examined by our team
before any kind of decision is made. Applicants will be made aware of their
submissions status via contact details entered on the application. If you don’t
hear from the foundation by 31 December 2016, please consider your application
unsuccessful.
For any queries
please call the office on 011 324 1500. The foundation’s main office is based
at 29 Impala Rd, Chislehurston, Sandton 2146, or you can also send them a fax
at 086 533 3127