The Donald White / Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund invites qualifying students to apply for the Magurtha H. White Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate studies
Number of Bursaries: 2
Bursary Value: R10 000 each
About the Magurtha H. White Bursary
The Donald White / Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund is offering two bursaries for the 2027 academic year.
The bursaries are aimed at students who attended high school in the Western Cape and who are pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate studies at a recognised FET College or University in South Africa.
Preference will be given to students who are in financial need, are committed to community service and are first-generation students entering higher education.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary is available for undergraduate studies in the following fields:
- Business Studies
- Commerce
- Education
- Healthcare
- Medicine
- Social Work
Bursary Value
A total of two bursaries will be awarded.
Each bursary is valued at:
R10 000
The funding may be used towards:
- Registration fees.
- Textbook costs.
- Technology-related study costs.
The bursary will not cover:
- Outstanding historical study fees.
- Existing educational loans.
- Historical student debt.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have completed Matric.
- Have attended a high school in the Western Cape.
- Be studying or intending to study towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the listed fields.
- Be studying or planning to study at a recognised FET College or University in South Africa.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be passionate about community service.
Preference will be given to applicants who are first-generation students attending a higher learning institution.
Selection Process
The bursary selection process will consider:
- The applicant’s motivation to pursue higher education.
- Community service involvement.
- Overall beliefs and values.
- Financial need.
- Academic and personal circumstances.
Shortlisted or successful applicants will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Full academic record if already studying.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ household income.
- Latest payslips if employed.
- Affidavit if unemployed.
- Proof of pension where applicable.
- Proof of SASSA grant where applicable.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official bursary application form.
Click here to apply for Donald White / Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary 2027
Applicants should ensure that all required information and supporting documents are submitted before the closing date.
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact:
Telephone: 073 655 3503
Email: secretary@whitendwanyamemorialfund.org
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- They completed Matric.
- They attended high school in the Western Cape.
- Their intended qualification falls within one of the listed study fields.
- They demonstrate financial need.
- They include all compulsory supporting documents.
- Their academic records are complete.
- They submit the online application before the deadline.
Closing Date
15 November 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.