IT & Tech Bursaries – YouthConnect SA

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) – IT Degrees

Requirements: South African citizen. Household income below R350,000 p.a. Studying at a public university/TVET college.

Application Dates: September – November (for 2025)

Apply at NSFAS website

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Bursary (IT & Engineering)

Requirements: Strong Maths & Science marks. Financial need considered.

Application Dates: Varies per faculty (check March & August)

Apply at TUT website

Absa IT & Data Science Bursary

Requirements: Studying Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or Engineering. Minimum 65% average.

Application Dates: July – September

Apply at Absa careers

Standard Bank IT Bursary

Requirements: Strong academic record (Maths 70%+). Studying Computer Science, IT, or related fields.

Application Dates: August – October

Apply at Standard Bank careers

Sasol Bursary (Computer Science & Engineering)

Requirements: South African citizen. Minimum 70% average. Studying Computer Science, IT, or Engineering.

Application Dates: April – June

Apply at Sasol Bursaries

Investec Bursary (Computer Science & Data Analytics)

Requirements: Strong Maths & IT marks. Studying Computer Science, Data Science, or IT.

Application Dates: March – May

Apply at Investec Bursaries

MTN Bursary (IT, Computer Science, Telecoms)

Requirements: South African citizen. Strong academic record.

Application Dates: June – August

Apply at MTN careers

Telkom Bursary (IT, Computer Engineering, Networks)

Requirements: Studying IT, Computer Science, or Telecoms. Minimum 65% average.

Application Dates: July – September

Apply at Telkom careers

Vodacom Bursary (IT, Computer Science, AI)

Requirements: Strong Maths & Science marks. Studying IT, Computer Science, or AI-related fields.

Application Dates: June – August

Apply at Vodacom careers

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program (Not a Bursary but Offers Benefits)

Requirements: Currently enrolled in IT/Computer Science. Passion for tech & leadership.

Application Dates: Open year-round (rolling applications)

Apply at Microsoft Student Ambassadors

WeThinkCode (Fully Funded Coding Bootcamp – No Fees)

Requirements: Ages 17–35. No prior degree required. Passion for coding.

Application Dates: Multiple intakes yearly (check website)

Apply at WeThinkCode

Oracle Academy (Free IT Courses & Certifications)

Requirements: For students & educators in IT.

Application Dates: Open year-round

Join Oracle Academy

Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) – Free Training & Certifications

Requirements: Open to African learners. Focus on Android, Cloud, or Machine Learning.

Application Dates: Varies (check Google Africa page)

Apply at Google Africa

IBM SkillsBuild (Free IT Training & Certificates)

Requirements: No formal qualifications needed.