You must meet the following criteria to qualify for the Gold Circle fund.
Criteria for ALL applicants:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be between 15 and 35 years old
- You must have completed the Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric
- You must be studying or accepted to study toward a Degree, Diploma, or Certificate
- You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% in all modules/ subjects/ courses completed in previous years/ semesters, if currently studying
- You must be in financial need
Criteria for non-employees of Gold Circle:
- You must have a gross family income of NOT more than R180 000 per annum
- You must provide evidence of financial or economic challenges experienced
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals from designated groups (Black people: Africans, Coloureds, and Indians, as well as youth, women, and people with disabilities who form part of Gold Circle’s Transformation strategy
Criteria for child or ward of a current employee of Gold Circle, or its subsidiary or associate companies:
- The employee must have been employed for a minimum duration of 1 year (without any breaks)
- The employee must have an income of NOT more than R180 000 per annum (at the time of bursary application)
- The employee must provide evidence of financial or economic challenges experienced
You can refer to the official Gold Circle website or contact their bursary department directly any more information. Make sure to check the relevant dates when they are open for applications.