Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) Bursary 2022
About Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust
Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation was formerly known as the Shanduka Foundation and was established in 2004 by the Shanduka Group and its founder, Cyril Ramaphosa. The Foundation is an independent public benefit organisation that strives to improve lives. The Foundation changed its name to Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation in 2015. To achieve social change, the Foundation partnered with Adopt-a-School Foundation, which includes the Thari Programme, Kagiso Shanduka Trust, Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust and Black Umbrellas.
Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation formed the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) to support qualified South African students for better employment qualifications. CRET not only look for the top achievers but also for candidates who can show the potential to progress under the right conditions with proper support. CRET will offer not only financial support but also nurturing, mentorship and psychological and social connection. All recipients will have the opportunity to attent intensive holiday work experience programmes twice a year, for additional soft skills training and networking opportunities. Recipients are also exposed to team‐building activities, personal development as well as a supportive family environment.
Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust Bursaries
The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) is a programme of the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, supports deserving South African learners from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue higher education for employment qualifications improvement. CRET is a non-profit organisation that aims to improve lives and create opportunities through education accessibility and industry growth.
CRET bursary is granted to a duration of no longer than 5 years in the institution accredited by the relevant Higher Education authority. The total value of the bursary varies according to the educational institution’s cost structures and the recipient’s educational expenses. Generally, the bursary will cover tuition, books and other learning materials, accommodation expenses and meals as well as a small stipend for living expenses, dependent on other expenses. The amount allocation for each recipient is capped at a certain value as discussed before signing of Bursary Agreement, which is good for one year. Bursary may be renewed every academic year depending on academic results, commitment to the programme, communication policies, and other criteria detailed in the bursary contract.
After completion of student’s qualification, bursary recipients are not required to work for the Foundation. In addition, CRET have no obligation to provide employment opportunities to the recipients. CRET does not obligate recipients to repay the amount invested for their studies.
Bursary Requirements and Eligibility
- Unemployed and full-time students of 16 to 30 years old who wish to pursue undergraduate studies at an accredited South African institution
- South African citizens with a valid South African ID number
- Registered and accepted student at an accredited institution
- Demonstrate good academic, developmental communication skills, leadership, high values and empathetic ability
- Proven financial need
- Applicants who are students or wish to pursue studies in relevant and scarce skills as determined by the Department of Labour, SETAs and other labour/economic advisors, will be given preference
- Students in any year of study who do not have a higher education qualification and is not applying for postgraduate studies are eligible to apply
- Applications for skills development programmes will be considered based on the Bursary Selection Committee requirements and decision results
- Distance education and part-time students may apply as long as they meet all the requirements and eligibility
- Recipients of bursaries or funding from other sources may also be considered based on additional need
How to Apply and Application Details
The CRET Bursary Application 2022 must need to be done online via Xhuma, you can start the application process here: https://www.bursaries.xhuma.io/start
If you need help with your application, please read the steps on how to apply at Xhuma.
Attach certified copies of the following documents:
- A certified copy of your ID document
- A certified copy of your grade 11 latest results, if currently in Matric
- A certified copy of your matric latest results, if currently in Matric
- A certified copy of your Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- A certified copy of your full academic record, if currently at tertiary level
- Proof of tertiary application or acceptance
- Parents / guardian’s ID documents
- Proof of income of parents/guardian
Download the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust Bursary Criteria. (pdf)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Where can prospective students find out more about the bursary programme?
Information on the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust BursaryProgramme can be accessed from www.cyrilramaphosafoundation.org/project/cret/
What are the study priority areas?
CRET bursary applicants may apply to study any entry-level/first-time study module/undergraduate qualification of their choice provided that the duration of studies is no longer than 5 years and the institution is accredited by the relevant Higher Education authority.
Is the bursary only offered to first-year students?
Students in any year of study are eligible to apply, as long as the applicant does not already hold a higher education qualification and is not applying for postgraduate studies.
Are students studying towards a certificate qualification eligible?
All applications for skills development programmes will be considered, dependant on the requirements and decision outcomes by the Bursary Selection Committee.
Are distance education and part-time students eligible for a bursary?
Yes, provided they are eligible in all other respects.
Are recipients of other bursaries eligible to apply for a CRETbursary?
If an applicant has already been granted a bursary, the CRET programme may consider their application based on additional needs. However, any bursary applicant to the CRET Programme is encouraged to have proven application for other bursary opportunities, including NSFAS. Also, remember to review your sassa status check for R350 payment dates.
Will late applications be considered?
No. Applications close on 30 November 2021 so please apply before the deadline.
How much is a CRET bursary worth?
Institutions have different cost structures, so the total value of a bursary differs from institution to institution. CRETbursaries are personalised to cover the successful recipient’s essential expenses., based on an individual estimation and needs requirement.
What does the bursary cover?
Expenses covered are dependent on need, but may include tuition, books and other learning materials, accommodation expenses and meals, and where motivated, a small stipend for living expenses, dependent on other expenses The allocation to any individual student is capped at a specific value which is discussed with the student prior to the signing of a Bursary Agreement. This agreement is binding for one year.
Is a CRET bursary recipient required to serve at the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, or its partner entities, upon completion of qualification?
Students are not obligated to work for the Foundation upon the completion of their qualification and employment opportunities are not guaranteed by the Trust.
Must a CRET bursary be repaid?
No, the CRET bursary does not legally obligate bursary recipients to repay the funds invested into their studies upon completion of their desired qualification or failure to complete their studies. A bursary is allocated on a completion date basis but is renewable each year, dependant on academic results, commitment to the programme, communication policies, and other criteria which is shared on the successful signing of a bursary contract.
Are foreign students eligible for a CRET bursary?
No, the CRET bursary is only awarded to South African students residing and studying in accredited South African institutions or university in South Africa. Study abroad or postgraduate study is also not considered.
Opening & Closing Date
CRET 2022 application is currently open and close on 30 November 2021.
Contact Details
Tel: 011 592 6560
Email: info@cyrilramaphosa.org
Please do NOT contact CRET if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://allbursaries.co.za/notice/
I would like to apply for this busary, I’ll be turning 30years November 2020, and I want to study bEd I have finished my grade R levels with North West University.
Hi when is the bursary closing I would like to apply
Apply now. The application window will close on 31 October.
Hi currently I am a first year student at university of free state doing Bsc in Actuarial. I need financial assistant in order for me to pursue with my studies. My parents are struggling to pay for my studies. I am still having an outstanding amount of R52,000.00 that need to be paid
I would like to apply this bursary but in 2020 I will be a postgraduate student so is it possible??,
I would like to apply for a bursary for 2020,I want to do Human relations management
The application for 2020 is open now. Please apply now.
please assist, where do I send the hard copy of the application form or how do I apply using the application form?
i want to apply for 2020 bt yhere is no 2020 application form
The application date is updated now. Please check it again. Now you need to apply CRET 2020 Bursary Applications online.
I am a Matriculant and have applied in several universities but I don’t have any financial assistance to cover my tertiary costs. I would love to apply for the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust because it doesn’t ontk focus on talented learners but on those who have the potential to make through
I was very happy when i come across this bursary foundation i now see and believe that it is possible for us young women to achieve what we have always hoped for which is to be educated and find employment .i would like to apply for this bursary foundation for next year
The Application for 2020 is open now. You can apply now online for this bursary. Please follow the link above.
I would also like to inquire about the opening date for the bursary, when it opens can you please let us all now by sending us emails. Thank you
The Application for 2020 is open now. You can apply online now. Please follow the link above.
I’m in need of financial assistance for academic year of 2020 please assist.
Thank you
The Application for 2020 is open now. Please follow the link above to apply online.
I would like to apply for 2020 bursary I’m a first year student
The Application for 2020 is open now. Please follow the link above to apply online.
I would like to know that will the bursary want my latest results or my Matric one, because I’m in my second year at University of Pretoria studying BCom finance, and I would like to start the application process with Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) for 2020. please help.
Please check out the frequently asked questions above. The Application for 2020 is open now. You can apply now online for this bursary.
Thank your our present to look up on young African to go forward with our education, I would like to ask about the application form where do we submit them ?
The Application for 2020 is open now. You can now apply online for this bursary. Please follow the link above.
have no money to pay my outstanding fees, i was able ti pay for my registration to access my study material. I will like to know if the bursary can pay off my outstanding fees if ever my application can be successful
Please follow the link above and the frequently asked questions.
Please keep us updated
The Application for 2020 is open now. You can apply now online for this bursary. Please follow the link above.
I am 18 years old studying Electrical Engineering at waterburg TVET College, please update me with the application date my mom is not working.
The Application for 2020 is open now. Please follow the link above to apply online.
Please update the form for 2020 applications, there’s still a 2018 form on the link. Thanking you in advance.
The Application for 2020 is open now. Please follow the link above to apply online.
hi!
when will the new applications be open for 2020?
The Application for 2020 is open now. Please follow the link above to apply online.
I would like to apply for this bursary .I really need a support plz
Good day i was glad to find out about the CRET to change my standard of living
I would like to be informed via my email about the opening dates.
Thank you
The Application for 2020 is open now. Please follow the link above to apply online.
I have no money to pay my outstanding fees, i was able ti pay for my registration to access my study material. I will like to know if the bursary can pay off my outstanding fees if ever my application can be successful.
I would like to apply for this bursary, I intend to study Information Technology software development
Good day Sir
I also want to apply.
Thank you
I would like the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust Fund to help me further my studies in order to become one of the best leaders in South Africa and set an example to those willing to turn their dreams into reality
morning Thembe i will be happy to know the opening for 2020
I want bursary for education lower level for next year 2020
Is there anyway of getting the reminders once the applications have opened once again?
We will email you the update once the new application date announced by the official for 2020.
Can I also get that reminder email
The Application for 2020 is open now. Please follow the link above to apply online.
May you please send me the email to so that I know when the 2020 intake bursary applications are available.
The Application for 2020 is open now. You can now apply online for this bursary. Please follow the link above.
Are the applications open for 2019 second semester and 2020 and when are they opening??
The application is currently closed now. It might reopen for the new application for 2020 at the beginning of October.
the bursary application of 2019 for 2020 closing date is in the past on the website, can we please have the correct closing date.
The application is currently closed now. It might reopen for 2020 at the beginning of October. We will update it as soon as the new deadline announced by the officials.
May I kindly get financial assistance for the year 2020 I am longing for education
I would like to apply for this bursary for 2020 I want to study medicine
Why is the crest bursary Cyril ramaphosa so strictly because for now we need to study but it only allow for a certain age so it means we the early ninetees grade 12 we are like non educated members to them because we are interested to further more education and we have matric certificate what must we do
can you please asssit me with bursary application fro 2020
I would also like to apply for a bursary for the year 2020.
I am asking for an application form for 2020, i am looking forward to apply.
The application process for 2020 might reopen at the beginning of October. We will update it as soon as the application form and new deadline announced by the officials.
I have difficulties when coming to uploading my document.it’s being two days trying with no luck…
i would like to apply for a bursay for next year 2020
I would like to apply for a bursary for next year..
Mr President please think about student who failed to apply before closing date…we really want to go to school…just take late applications please✊✊✊