MANCOSA Bursary Programme
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
The MANCOSA Bursary covers tuition fees for South African students who cannot afford the full cost of MANCOSA's distance-learning Higher Certificate, Bachelor's, Honours, Postgraduate or Master's programmes.
- Amount
- Full tuition fees (registration and textbooks excluded)
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Duration
- One academic year, renewable on reapplication
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen with a valid ID
- ✓ Completed Matric or an equivalent qualification
- ✓ Registered or accepted at MANCOSA for a distance-learning programme
- ✓ Demonstrate financial need
- ✓ Higher Certificate applicants: Level 4 in English and Mathematics, 60% overall in Matric
- ✓ Degree applicants: 65%+ average in previous qualification
- ✓ Honours/Postgraduate applicants: 70%+ average in previous qualification
- ✓ Master's applicants: 75%+ average in previous qualification
What's Included
- ✓ Full tuition fees for one academic year
- ✓ Renewable on reapplication, subject to academic performance
- ✓ Access to MANCOSA's distance-learning support services
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) bursary application
- 1
Register or apply for a MANCOSA programme
- 2
Download the MANCOSA Bursary Application Form from the website
- 3
Complete the bursary application and gather supporting documents
- 4
Email your application to [email protected] with 'MANCOSA Bursary Application - Your Full Name' in the subject line
- 5
Wait for review - incomplete applications are disregarded
- 6
If awarded, sign the bursary agreement and confirm your registration
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified ID copy
- 📄 Matric certificate or equivalent
- 📄 Previous academic transcripts (for degree, honours and Master's applicants)
- 📄 Proof of household income (payslips, affidavit, or grant proof)
- 📄 Completed MANCOSA Bursary Application Form
- 📄 Proof of acceptance at MANCOSA
Frequently Asked Questions
- When do MANCOSA bursary applications open for 2027?
- MANCOSA has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake. Applications usually open in late November and close at the end of January, with exact dates published on the MANCOSA website and its social media channels. Contact [email protected] or 031 300 7200 to be notified.
- What does the MANCOSA bursary cover?
- The MANCOSA bursary covers all tuition fees for the awarded academic year. It does not cover registration fees or textbook costs - those must be paid by the student.
- What academic results do I need for a MANCOSA bursary?
- Requirements scale with the qualification: 60% overall in Matric for Higher Certificates, 65%+ average in your previous qualification for degree programmes, 70%+ for Honours and Postgraduate, and 75%+ for Master's programmes.
- How do I apply for the MANCOSA bursary?
- Download the application form from MANCOSA, complete it, gather your supporting documents, and email everything to [email protected] with the subject line 'MANCOSA Bursary Application - Your Full Name'. Incomplete applications are not considered.
- Is the MANCOSA bursary only for distance learning?
- Yes - MANCOSA is a distance-learning provider, so the bursary applies to MANCOSA's distance and online programmes only.
When do 2027 applications open?
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
MANCOSA usually opens applications in late November and closes at the end of January. Exact dates are announced on the MANCOSA website each year.
Check Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 031 300 7200
Information verified 2026-07-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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