Portia M Foundation Bursary South Africa 2025

Bursary Program Overview

The foundation will be awarding bursaries, to the total value of R300 000, which will cover a portion of tuition fees.

The bursary will NOT cover the following expenses: accommodation, book allowance, food allowance or any other expenses.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 15 February 2025 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Fields Covered

The Portia M Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within ANY field.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

•  You must have completed Matric with a minimum of Level 5 in relevant subjects and be entering undergraduate studies in 2025
•  OR
•  You must be in your final year of undergraduate studies in 2025 and have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% and be awaiting to graduate
•  You must have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South African
•  You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding or NSFAS funding

How To Apply

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

•  ID document (certified copy)
•  First year students: Matric certificate and proof of university acceptance
•  First year students: Student Course Statement
•  Final year students: latest academic record/ transcripts
•  Final year students: Proof of Registration / Student Account Statement