What are the terms and conditions for the Motsepe Foundation bursary?

The terms and conditions for the Motsepe Foundation bursary are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria: You must satisfy all eligibility requirements

Residency: You must reside in one of the following areas:

  • Eastern Cape: Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, or OR Tambo
  • Free State: Mangaung or Thabo Mofutsanyana
  • Gauteng: Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Sedibeng or Tshwane
  • KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini, King Cetshwayo or uMgungundlovu
  • Limpopo: Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune or Vhembe
  • Mpumalanga: Bushbuckridge, KwaMhlanga or Mbombela
  • North West: Bojanala, Madibeng or Mmakau
  • Northern Cape: Frances Baard or John Taolo
  • Western Cape: Khayelitsha or Mitchells Plain

Academic Performance: Bursary recipients are required to maintain a certain level of academic performance to continue receiving the bursary. This involves achieving a specific grade average or meeting other academic requirements.

Application Process: You must ensure you complete and submit your application in accordance with the Motsepe Foundation bursaries guidelines and within the open applications period.

Duration: Bursaries may be awarded for a specific period, such as one academic year or the full duration of a specific degree program.

Financial Need Assessment: The Motsepe Foundation bursaries are awarded based on financial need among others. Applicants will need to provide information about their family’s income and financial situation to demonstrate their need for financial assistance.

Obligations: Bursary recipients might be required to fulfill certain obligations, such as attending workshops, participating in mentorship programs, or engaging in community service.

Field of Study: Motsepe Foundation bursaries are specific to certain fields of study or disciplines. Recipients may need to study in a particular area to be eligible for the bursary.

Changes to Personal Information: Recipients should inform the foundation of any changes to their personal information, contact details, or academic status.