Monocle Foundation Bursary 2027
About this opportunity
Bursary for Black female South African students in their second year or higher with limited/no funding, open for 2027 studies.
The Monocle Foundation Trust offers bursaries for South African students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees, with a focus on previously disadvantaged black female students currently in second year or above. The bursary targets fields like Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, and Medicine, and applicants must not already receive another bursary. Funding is intended for studies in 2027. Applicants must submit detailed documents, including a motivation letter, CV, ID, academic records, and a financial breakdown for their required expenses. Selection occurs in late 2026, with no repayment obligation but regular reporting requirements.
Key details
South AfricaWhat you get
- Full financial support for tuition, accommodation, books, and subsistence
- No obligation to repay the bursary
- Regular updates required on academic progression
- Final academic results must be submitted to the Trust
Documents needed
- A letter addressed to the Trustees (background, field of study, career ambitions, motivation for bursary)
- Latest CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Copy of academic record to date, stamped by the University
- Copy of graduate degree (if applicable)
- Copy of Grade 12 academic certificate
- Breakdown of 2027 funds required (tuition fees, study support, books, accommodation, subsistence allowance)
How to apply
- Submit a **motivation letter** addressing the Trustees with background, field of study, career ambitions, and motivation for the bursary
- Provide a **latest CV**
- Submit a **certified copy of South African ID**
- Submit a **stamped academic record** from the University
- Include a **copy of graduate degree** (if applicable)
- Include a **Grade 12 academic certificate**
- Provide a **financial breakdown** for 2027 expenses (tuition, study support, books, accommodation, subsistence allowance)
- Ensure all documents are **complete and submitted by the deadline** (November 2026)
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