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External Bursary Opportunities

Bursary opportunities are offered by some external companies, municipalities and government departments to reward academic excellence or help undergraduate students in need of financial assistance. 

Make the most of these opportunities. Make sure you adhere to the closing dates, and complete all details required. 

We add these opportunities as and when they are received, so check back regularly to see what is on offer. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Phambili Trust

The Thermo Fisher Scientific Phambili Trust, established by LTC Tech SA is a Broad-Based Ownership Scheme and aims to contribute towards the development and empowerment of Black students by providing academic support in the form of bursaries to afford them educational enrichment.

Eligibility and selection criteria: To be eligible for consideration for the bursary, applicants must be:

  • Black people as defined in the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
  • From an economically disadvantaged background and demonstrate financial need.
  • Pursuing further studies or obtaining skills in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields at a South African tertiary institution.
  • Below the age of 35.

Please see our website for more information and to apply.

Closing date: 28 February 2025

Application enquiries can be emailed to info@tfsphambilitrust.co.za 

2025 call for applications: YES programme

The Youth Employment Services (YES) programme is a collaborative initiative between business and the government aimed at creating job opportunities for the youth of South Africa, as well as job readiness skills. The programme recognises the critical role that young individuals play in shaping the country’s economy.

In line with creating job opportunities for the youth of South Africa and building capacity for the organisation and partner small, medium and micro enterprises, the CSIR invites applications for the study areas listed here.

Application process:

To apply, please create a profile and submit your application through the following link: https://sayouth.mobi/

The closing date for applications is Monday, 6 January 2025, and no late submissions will be considered. 

Contact details:

For more information on the YES programme, please contact Justice Komane at JKomane1@csir.co.za or 012 841 3304.

Priority will be given to persons with disabilities and Black South African females.

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