The Vodacom Bursary Programme is an academic merit scholarship open to fulltime first-year, second-year or third-year students intending to study or are studying towards Science, Technology, Engineering, Business, Commercials, and Mathematics fields but may lack necessary resources to study further.
The Vodacom Bursary programme covers full registration and tuition, accommodation, text book allocation, meal allowance, and more for students in any of the South African tertiary institutions.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the program, what it requires, and how interested and qualified candidates can submit their applications.
Vodacom Scholarship Summary
- Host: Vodacom
- Study Abroad: Study in Africa
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Country: South Africa
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Text Book allocation | Meal allowance | Laptop + Cellphone | Skills Training | Health Care
- Deadline: August 31, 2026
- Scholarship Alerts: To receive Scholarship Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE
Details of Vodacom Bursary Program:
Vodacom invites applications from students from South Africa to apply for its 2026 Bursary Scholarship Programme.
Ready to invest in your future? The Vodacom External Bursary Programme could be your next big step.
In addition to funding for study and living stipends, Vodacom includes workplace exposure through structured vacation work programme, Work Readiness skills training to prepare the final year bursars into the world of work, and Full access to Wellness Programme (ICAS) services for the successful applicants.
Students studying in any of the following fields
- Mathematics/Mathematical Sciences
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Information Systems
- Data Analytics
Join any of these WhatsApp Groups to receive Scholarship alerts on WhatsApp
Requirements for Vodacom Bursary Program:
To be considered for the Vodacom Bursary Programme, you must:
- 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 an average of 70% or higher across all subjects
- must have obtain a minimum of 65% average or higher if in first year of tertiary and above
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS ABROAD | CHECK NOW
2027 Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship in Netherlands | How To Apply
2027 TU Delft Scholarships in Netherlands | Fully Funded
Edinburgh Online Mastercard Scholarship in UK for Africans 2027 | Fully Funded
Vodacom Scholarship Duration and Reward
- Full university accommodation
- Capped amount – private accommodation
- Full registration and Tuition
- Text book allocation
- Meal allowance
Additional Benefits:
- 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 in partnership with Lyra Wellbeing Services.
How To Apply for Vodacom Bursary Program 2026
- To apply for the Vodacom Bursary Program, candidates should ensure they meet all of the above criteria.
- Once you’ve registered and applied, an email will be sent to you with confirmation of receipt.
- The Bursary Management team will then carefully assess your application and provide you with feedback every step of the way
- Interested candidates should apply using the link below.
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Visit HERE to check out many more Scholarship opportunities.
Receive Scholarship Updates through our Social Media Channels:
- WhatsApp: Scholarship Region WhatsApp
- Facebook: Scholars Region
- Twitter: @scholarsregion
- Telegram: Scholarship Region
