Who qualifies for the RBH & Liquid Intelligent Technologies ICT bursary?

South African citizens who have completed (or are completing) matric with at least 65% per subject, and who are studying or accepted full-time at a recognised SA public university or university of technology in an ICT-related field such as ICT, Computer Science, IT Engineering or Electrical Engineering. You must have a minimum 65% average in your major subjects, be entering 1st or 2nd year undergraduate or starting/completing an honours degree, and you must not be receiving any other bursary, financial aid or NSFAS funding.

When do applications open and close?

Applications open annually early in the year. The 2024 cycle closed on 3 March 2024 at 23:59. The exact 2026/2027 window has not been confirmed in a current official notice, so applicants should confirm the dates with Tshikululu at LIT@tshikululu.org.za before applying. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply as early as possible.

What does the bursary cover and how do I apply?

It is a comprehensive ICT-study bursary funding ICT-related undergraduate and honours studies. The exact rand value is not publicly specified. You apply through the online application form on the Tshikululu Social Investments (Cognito Forms) platform; verify the current-year link at tshikululu.org.za.

Is this the same as the Royal Bafokeng Holdings Chartered Accountant bursary?

No. This ICT bursary is administered by Tshikululu on behalf of Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Royal Bafokeng Holdings. The separate RBH Chartered Accountant bursary is in a different field, is administered directly by RBH (graduate@bafokengholdings.com) and closes 31 July 2026.

Computer Science & IT Liquid Intelligent Technologies (part of Cassava Technologies), in partnership with Royal Bafokeng Holdings (administered by Tshikululu Social Investments)

Royal Bafokeng Holdings & Liquid Intelligent Technologies ICT Bursary Programme

The Royal Bafokeng Holdings & Liquid Intelligent Technologies ICT Bursary Programme funds South African students pursuing ICT-related undergraduate and postgraduate (honours) qualifications at recognised public universities and universities of technology. Administered by Tshikululu Social Investments on behalf of Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Royal Bafokeng Holdings, it forms part of a broader Liquid talent pipeline that supports 340+ university bursars across computer science, IT engineering, electrical engineering and other ICT fields. Awards are limited and made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Amount:

Not publicly specified; a comprehensive ICT-study bursary covering tuition and related costs (Liquid supports 340+ university bursars overall)

Deadline:

3 March 2026

Renewable:

Yes

Applications closed

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Eligible Fields of Study

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (part of Cassava Technologies), in partnership with Royal Bafokeng Holdings (administered by Tshikululu Social Investments) supports students in the following disciplines

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Computer Science

IT Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Other ICT-related qualifications

Eligibility Requirements

✓ South African citizen
✓ Completed (or completing) matric with a minimum of 65% per subject
✓ Studying or accepted full-time at a recognised SA public tertiary institution (university or university of technology)
✓ Minimum 65% overall average in major subjects
✓ Entering 1st or 2nd year of an undergraduate degree, OR starting or completing a postgraduate honours degree
✓ Must NOT be receiving any other bursary, student financial aid or NSFAS funding
✓ Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis (limited number of awards; historically around 16)

What's Included

✓ Funding for ICT-related undergraduate and postgraduate (honours) studies at South African public tertiary institutions
✓ Part of a broader Liquid Intelligent Technologies talent pipeline, including a graduate programme and learnerships for ICT and tech-savvy professionals
✓ Access to a large bursar community (Liquid supports 340+ university bursars across ICT fields)
✓ Administered by an experienced social-investment partner, Tshikululu Social Investments

How to Apply

Steps to complete your Liquid Intelligent Technologies (part of Cassava Technologies), in partnership with Royal Bafokeng Holdings (administered by Tshikululu Social Investments) bursary application

1
Confirm the current-year application window and link on the Tshikululu Social Investments website (tshikululu.org.za)
2
Complete the RBH & Liquid Intelligent Technologies Bursary Programme online application form via the Tshikululu (Cognito Forms) platform
3
Upload your certified ID, matric results and latest academic transcripts
4
Provide proof of acceptance or registration at a recognised SA public tertiary institution
5
Submit your application before the annual closing date (the 2024 cycle closed 3 March; confirm the current deadline)
6
Shortlisted applicants are assessed by Tshikululu against the programme criteria

Required Documents

📄 Certified copy of South African ID
📄 Certified matric certificate (or latest results if still in matric)
📄 Latest academic transcripts (if currently studying)
📄 Proof of acceptance or registration at a recognised SA public university or university of technology
📄 Motivational letter

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the RBH & Liquid Intelligent Technologies ICT bursary?: South African citizens who have completed (or are completing) matric with at least 65% per subject, and who are studying or accepted full-time at a recognised SA public university or university of technology in an ICT-related field such as ICT, Computer Science, IT Engineering or Electrical Engineering. You must have a minimum 65% average in your major subjects, be entering 1st or 2nd year undergraduate or starting/completing an honours degree, and you must not be receiving any other bursary, financial aid or NSFAS funding.
When do applications open and close?: Applications open annually early in the year. The 2024 cycle closed on 3 March 2024 at 23:59. The exact 2026/2027 window has not been confirmed in a current official notice, so applicants should confirm the dates with Tshikululu at [email protected] before applying. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply as early as possible.
What does the bursary cover and how do I apply?: It is a comprehensive ICT-study bursary funding ICT-related undergraduate and honours studies. The exact rand value is not publicly specified. You apply through the online application form on the Tshikululu Social Investments (Cognito Forms) platform; verify the current-year link at tshikululu.org.za.
Is this the same as the Royal Bafokeng Holdings Chartered Accountant bursary?: No. This ICT bursary is administered by Tshikululu on behalf of Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Royal Bafokeng Holdings. The separate RBH Chartered Accountant bursary is in a different field, is administered directly by RBH ([email protected]) and closes 31 July 2026.

Ready to apply?

Applications close on 3 March 2026

Apply on Liquid Intelligent Technologies (part of Cassava Technologies), in partnership with Royal Bafokeng Holdings (administered by Tshikululu Social Investments)'s official site

Need help? Contact Liquid Intelligent Technologies (part of Cassava Technologies), in partnership with Royal Bafokeng Holdings (administered by Tshikululu Social Investments):

Email: [email protected]

Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.

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