It is quite easy to apply for the Sage Bursary. The steps for the application are outlined as follows:
- Check Eligibility: Review the eligibility criteria for the Sage bursary. Make sure you meet the required academic, personal, and other criteria.
- Gather Documents: Collect all the necessary documents for your application.
- Visit the Sage Bursary Website: Go to the Sage website at https://studytrust.devman.co.za/devman/app/welcome/ and sign in.
- Complete Application Form: Fill out the application form accurately and provide all the necessary information. Double-check your entries to ensure they are correct and complete.
- Attach Supporting Documents: Attach all the required supporting documents to your application form. These documents help verify your eligibility and support your application.
- Submit Application: Follow the instructions provided on the website to submit your application electronically.
- Wait for Response: After the application deadline, Sage’s selection committee will review the applications and may contact shortlisted candidates for further steps, such as interviews or assessments.
- Selection: Based on the evaluation process, Sage will select successful candidates and offer them the bursary.
The documents required to be attached to your application are listed below.
- South African ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate or Matric’s latest results (certified copy)
- Full academic record/ transcripts (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or letter from employer if employed, latest financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed) (certified copy)
- Parents’ or guardians’ death certificates, if deceased (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if divorced (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians sworn statement, if separated (certified copy)
- Signed consent form
- Profile picture
- Proof of address (certified copy)
- Essay (answering the following: description of your personal background and family circumstances, description of all your achievements and leadership positions, your personal strengths and weaknesses, how your chosen study programme relates to your talents; interests and envisaged career, your personal statement to headline your application profile)
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Sage Bursary directly through their official website.