Tiger Brands invites eligible South African university students to apply for the Graduate Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 22 October 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate
Fields of Study
The Tiger Brands Bursary supports undergraduate studies in fields that are important to the company’s business needs.
Examples include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Finance
- Accounting, including the CA(SA) stream
- Data Science
- Information Technology
The listed fields are examples and do not necessarily represent the full range of qualifications that may be considered.
What the Bursary Covers
The bursary may cover:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Prescribed books
- Monthly stipend
Successful bursary recipients may also receive:
- Guidance and support from industry professionals.
- Vacation work opportunities.
- Practical workplace exposure at Tiger Brands sites.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Matric.
- Be studying towards an undergraduate qualification.
- Preferably be studying in a field relevant to Tiger Brands’ business needs.
- Currently be in their first year of study.
- Be entering second year in 2027.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Show strong academic potential in Pure Mathematics, Accounting and Science.
- Have achieved at least a 65% overall average in Matric and first-semester university results.
- Be studying at a recognised South African university.
- Have been enrolled at an institution meeting Tiger Brands’ criteria for at least six months at the time of application.
Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Certified copy of first-semester academic transcript or record for first year of study.
- Certified proof of parent or guardian household income.
Proof of income may include:
- Latest payslips if employed.
- Affidavit if unemployed.
- Proof of pension income.
- Proof of SASSA grant, where applicable.
How to Apply
There is no separate application form for this bursary.
Applicants must email the required supporting documents to:
graduatebursaries@tigerbrands.com
Use the following email subject:
Tiger Brands Graduate Bursary
Closing Date
22 October 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
Enquiries
For bursary enquiries, contact Tiger Brands at: