South Deep Education Trust Undergraduate Bursary 2027
About this opportunity
Undergraduate bursary covering tuition, accommodation (on- or off-campus), textbooks, and equipment (case-by-case) for 2027 in South Africa. Deadline: 6 November 2026.
The South Deep Education Trust (SDET) Undergraduate Bursary Programme for 2027 supports Grade 12 learners and current tertiary students from South Deep Mine’s host communities and surrounding areas, including Westonaria, Bekkersdal, Simunye, Poortjie, Borwa, Hillshaven, and Zuurbekom. Bursaries cover tuition, accommodation, textbooks, a laptop allowance, a monthly stipend, and personal development support (mentorship, tutoring). Support is available to students from households earning R350,000 or less, provided they meet academic and other eligibility criteria.
What it offers
- Comprehensive financial support including tuition, accommodation, textbooks, a laptop allowance, and a monthly stipend.
- Personal development support such as mentorship and tutoring.
Who can apply
The bursary is open to Grade 12 learners and current tertiary students from South Deep Mine’s host communities and specified surrounding areas, with an annual household income of R350,000 or less.
What you'll do
The bursary provides financial and academic support to eligible students pursuing higher education, with no explicit mention of specific responsibilities for recipients beyond maintaining academic eligibility.
How to apply
- Apply through the official SDET application portal (link provided in the source).
- Submit required documentation (not explicitly listed in the source).
- Ensure eligibility (Grade 12 or tertiary student, community origin, income limit).
Good to know
- Applications are open for 2027 but no explicit deadline is provided in the source. The source references past deadlines (e.g., 13/10/2026) but does not confirm a 2027 deadline.
- The programme is community-focused, targeting students from South Deep Mine’s host areas.
- No explicit language requirement is mentioned.
Key details
South AfricaWhat you get
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Textbooks
- Laptop allowance
- Monthly stipend
- Mentorship and tutoring support
How to apply
- Apply via the **South Deep Education Trust (SDET) official application portal** (link provided).
- Submit required documentation (not explicitly listed).
- Ensure eligibility: Grade 12 student, tertiary student, community origin, income ≤ R350,000.
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