Vodacom Academic Merit Bursary 2023

Organisation : Vodacom
Facility Name : Academic Merit Bursary 2023
Applicable For : Fulltime First-Year, Second-Year or Third-Year Students
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 22nd September 2023
Website : https://www.vodacom.com/bursary-programme.php

What is Vodacom Bursary?

Vodacom academic Merit Bursary is open to fulltime first-year, second-year or third-year students intending to study or are studying towards Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics fields but may lack necessary resources to study further. Students must pass Grade 12 with exemption, obtaining 70% or higher across all subjects and Students must be a South African citizen by birth. Applications close on 22 September 2023.

Related / Similar Bursary : Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary 2024

Who Can Apply For Vodacom Bursary?

** must be a South African citizen by birth
** must undertake full-time undergraduate studies in a South African tertiary institution
** must pass Grade 12 with exemption, obtaining 70% or higher across all subjects
** must have obtain a minimum of 65% average or higher if in first year of tertiary and above
** may apply if already in first year (upwards) if studying at an accredited South African tertiary institution and meet all criteria above

Benefits of Vodacom Bursary

** Laptop
** Cellphone
** Orientation workshop for all new students who are accepted on the programme
** Workplace exposure through our structured Vacation Work programme
** Work Readiness skills training to prepare the final year bursars into the world of work
** Full access to our Wellness Programme (ICAS) services

Key Offerings:
** Full university accommodation
** Capped amount – private accommodation
** Full registration and Tuition
** Text book allocation
** Meal allowance

How To Apply For Vodacom Bursary?

Step-1:
Before you can apply for a position, please ensure that you meet all of the above criteria.

Step-2:
Once you’ve registered and applied, we’ll email you confirmation of receipt. Our Bursary Management team will then carefully assess your application and provide you with feedback every step of the way!

What is the Last Date of Vodacom Bursary?

Last Date of Vodacom Bursary is 22nd September 2023.

Vodacom Foundation:
The Vodacom Foundation is the Corporate Social Investment (CSI) arm of Vodacom South Africa. The Foundation utilises a portion of Vodacom South Africa’s profit to empower society, using its core capabilities in technological innovations.

Launched in 1999, the Vodacom Foundation (the Foundation), has been contributing to societal development by promoting education, health as well as safety and security initiatives. To drive sustainable development in South Africa, the Foundation has partnered with reputable organisations to grant over R1 billion towards various programmes that have transformed ordinary people’s lives.

Vodacom believes that digital technologies can address some of the country’s most pressing humanitarian challenges and our responsibility is to utilise our technological resources and prowess to mobilise social change to improve people’s lives today, build a better tomorrow and enable sustained positive social outcomes.

Evolution of Vodacom Foundation:
The Foundation has evolved from being a charitable entity to being a developmental and strategic entity that drives socio-economic transformation. The Foundation is also taking lead providing ICT support in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) provisioning to communities, schools, government, and organisations. We utilize our innovative mobile technology to enable social change largely focusing on Education and Gender Empowerment.