Motsepe Foundation Bursary Programme

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   Go to the Motsepe Foundation bursary page (motsepefoundation.org/bursary) and open the Applicant Hub

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   Complete the pre-screening: enter your contact details, province and latest marks - applicants below a 70% average cannot proceed

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   Create a profile and complete the 2027 application

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   Upload the required documents, including certified IDs, latest results, proof of income and a testimonial letter

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   Submit before the closing date of 16 October 2026 and track your application from the same account

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   Beware of scams: verify all information only on the official Motsepe Foundation website and ignore accounts falsely claiming to represent the foundation

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Motsepe Foundation Bursary Programme?

For 2027 bursaries, applicants must have completed matric in 2024 or 2025, or be currently in matric, with an average pass mark above 70% (excluding Life Orientation and Home Language) and evidence of financial need. The bursary is for undergraduate study at a recognised South African institution.

What fields of study does the bursary support?

The 2027 STEAM undergraduate bursary supports Science, Technology, Engineering, Accounting, Maths and Humanities (Music and LLB only).

How and when do I apply?

Apply online through the Applicant Hub on the Motsepe Foundation bursary page (motsepefoundation.org/bursary): complete the academic-average pre-screening, create a profile, upload your documents and track your application. Applications for 2027 bursaries close on 16 October 2026.

Which areas does the 2027 call support?

The 2027 call lists these supported areas: Limpopo (Sekhukhune, Capricorn, Vhembe, Mopani); Free State (Thabo Mofutsanyana, Mangaung); KwaZulu-Natal (Umgungundlovu, eThekwini, King Cetshwayo); Eastern Cape (OR Tambo, Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City); Mpumalanga (Bushbuckridge, Mbombela, KwaMhlanga); North West (Mmakau, Madibeng, Bojanala); Gauteng (Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Sedibeng); Western Cape (Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain); and Northern Cape (John Taolo Gaetsewe, Frances Baard).

What documents will I need to provide?

Certified ID copies for yourself and Parent 1 or a legal guardian (Parent 2 is optional), a certified copy of your latest academic transcripts or results, proof of income for Parent 1 or a legal guardian, and a testimonial letter from your principal, religious leader or traditional leader.