Are you in need of financial support for your academic pursuits? The Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust is currently accepting applications for its bursary program, which aims to provide funding for the 2025 academic year. The application deadline for this opportunity is September 30th, 2024. If you’re interested, don’t miss out on this chance to further your education with their support.
About the Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary Programme
The Bursary Programme is a South African initiative designed to assist students pursuing degrees in IT fields. Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s words, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world,” this programme reflects the Foundation’s commitment to developing the skills and knowledge of South Africa’s youth.
Fields of Study
The bursary programme is open to students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications in the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Information Technology
Requirements for the Bursary Programme
To qualify for the Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary Programme, you must meet these criteria:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be in matric or have completed matric.
- Be studying or accepted to study in one of the listed fields.
- Be in your first to fourth year of study in the 2025 academic year.
- Have a strong academic record/results.
- Be accepted or registered to study at a recognized private or public tertiary institution (registered with the Department of Education).
- Demonstrate financial need (household income not exceeding R350,000 per annum, or R600,000 for those in the “missing middle” category).
- Priority will be given to equity students.
- Fourth-year applications include students in BTech (NQF Level 7) and Honours programmes (Level 8).
Required Documents
- Certified copy of applicant’s ID
- Certified copy of applicant’s matric certificate and academic record
- Proof of combined household income
How to Apply for the Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary – 2025
Applications must be submitted online via the Study Trust application platform. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the Study Trust website HERE.
- Click on the “Apply Here” button.
- Enter your email address to continue with your application.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary applications for the 2025 academic year is September 30, 2024. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, visit the Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust website.
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The closing date is fast approaching. Apply today to secure funding for your studies with the bursary. If you know someone who would benefit from this opportunity, share this information with them.
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