FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Undergraduate Bursary
Provided by:FirstRand Empowerment Foundation
Description
The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Bursary Programme is designed for undergraduate students in South Africa, particularly focusing on individuals who meet the criteria set by the BBBEE principles. Established as part of FirstRand Limited’s initiative, the foundation aims to empower black citizens for equitable economic opportunities. The bursary is aimed at students pursuing critical skills programs across various fields such as Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Commercial Sciences, Social Sciences, and more. The bursary covers tuition fees, learning materials, accommodation, meals, and a monthly stipend to support students during their studies. To be eligible, applicants must be South African citizens, must not exceed the age of 21 at the start of their studies, and must meet academic qualification criteria including a minimum level of achievement in Mathematics. Additionally, students are required to apply and gain provisional acceptance at a public university in South Africa for the academic year 2026. Applications must be submitted online, along with various supporting documents verifying identity, academic standing, and financial background. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2025.
Funding & Program Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be Black, as defined by the BBBEE Act
- Must NOT be older than 21 years in your first year of study
- Currently in Matric or have completed Matric within the last 3 years
- Must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Mathematics in Matric
- Strong academic record
- Must intend on studying full time towards a first undergraduate degree
- Entering your 1st year of study in 2026
- Must have applied for and been provisionally admitted to study at a public university in South Africa in 2026
- Combined gross family income NOT more than R600 000 per annum
Required Documents
- Clear photograph (head and shoulders)
- South African ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results and Matric June results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Proof of university acceptance/provisional acceptance for 2026
- Proof of parents or guardians household income
- Parents death certificates if deceased
- Letter from the court stating child support amounts if parents are divorced