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Dr EJ Mabuza Bursary of Thebe Foundation Trust.

The Thebe Foundation Trust is inviting all eligible students to apply for 2027 Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship opportunity. The scholarship was established to support financial needy students at higher education institutions. Thereby contributing to the development of graduates who are confident and proud of their African identity and heritage, academically and socially adept, and equipped with the skills and competencies enabling them to become professionals in their fields.

Eligibility criteria

  • Applicants must be under 35 years of age (at the time of applying)
  • Applicants must be South African citizens.
  • Applicants must be UNEMPLOYED and pursuing a FULL-TIME qualification (Diploma, Advanced Diploma. Degree/Honours, or Masters) [Excluding Phd). For master's applicants the research topic will form part of selection criteria.
  • Applicants must be pursuing their qualification-level for the first time (i.e., not repeating a degree-year, honours, etc)
  • Good academic record with an average pass rate of 60% and above (for your last full-year of academic enrolment)
  • Household income below R600K per year.
  • Defined as a Black Designated Group according to BBBEE (ie, Africans, Coloureds, Indians and Asian)
  • Applicants must be pursuing a qualification or intending to pursue a qualification at PUBLIC tertiary institution registered with DHET and SAGA. (This includes community colleges and Technical Vocational Education llTS)

Study fields covered

The bursary will be allocated to students who have enrolled in Bachelor or Diploma programs majoring in the following fields of study at Public Tertiary institutions:
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance.
  • Finance.
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Education/Bed (specializing in Mathematics and Technology)
  • Logistics
  • Renewable Energy
  • ICT
  • Media Information and Communication.

TVET Artisans need to be in the following skills programs:
  • Electricians
  • Plumbing
  • Mechanics
  • Solar Vottaic Service Technicians
  • and Millwright

Application link: https://thebefdn.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=327

Closing date: 22 September 2026
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