Vodacom Bursary Scheme
Organisation
Vodacom
Description
Vodacom is committed to addressing the ICT skills shortage in South Africa. To address this need, we provide fifty students with bursaries annually to study in fields in which there are skills shortages. Top-achieving students from disadvantaged communities are chosen to study in the ICT and engineering sectors. Since the scheme was started in 1999, more than 1 000 bursaries have been awarded.
Bursary Fields
Computer Science,
Engineering - Electronic,
Engineering - Computer,
Engineering - Electrical
Who Can Apply
The applicant:
must be a South African citizen
must undertake full-time undergraduate studies in a South African tertiary institution
be a member of a family who’s total household income does not exceed R150 000 per year
must pass Grade 12 with exemption
must obtain a minimum “C” symbol in both Mathematics and Science Higher Grade
must be younger than 25 years
may apply if already in his/her first year of studies in an accredited South African tertiary institution and meets all criteria above
Bursary Levels
Matriculants, Undergraduates
Value
Amount varies and bursaries are limited. The award is based on financial need and academic merit.
Duration
1 year renewable
Service Contract
After completion of each bursary year, graduates will be required to work one corresponding year, depending on vacancies.
Closing Date
30 June 2018
Contact Details
Vodacom Corporate Park, 082 Vodacom Boulevard, Vodavalley, Midrand, 1635
Career Wise (Pty) Ltd, P O Box 30632, Braamfontein, 2017
http://www.vodacom.com
Application Address
http://www.vodacom.com/com/aboutus/vodacombursaryscheme
