The Hollywood Foundation invites qualifying South African students to apply for the Future is Bright Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 03 September 2026 at 12:00 midday
Bursary Location: DHET-registered tertiary institutions across South Africa
Hollywood Foundation Future is Bright Bursary 2027
The Hollywood Foundation is offering bursary funding to qualifying South African students who intend to study full-time in 2027.
The programme is designed to support students in selected fields and help improve their employment prospects by providing financial assistance for approved study-related costs.
The bursary may provide either full or partial funding, depending on the applicant’s field of study and academic performance.
Bursary Programme Overview
Organisation: Hollywood Foundation
Programme: Future is Bright Bursary Programme 2027
Study level: Undergraduate, Honours, Postgraduate and Advanced Diploma
Study mode: Full-time
Institution requirement: DHET-registered tertiary institution in South Africa
Citizenship: South African citizens
Closing date: 03 September 2026 at 12:00 midday
Application method: Online
Eligible Fields of Study
The bursary supports studies in the following fields:
- Architectural Design
- Business Management
- Data Science
- Finance and Accounting
- BCom Law
- Graphic Design
- Human Resources Management
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Information Systems
- Software Engineering
- Systems and Network Administration
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Communications
- Media and Communications
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
Study Levels Funded
The programme may fund:
- Higher Certificates
- National Certificates
- Diplomas
- Degrees
- Honours
- Advanced Diplomas
- Other approved postgraduate studies
The supplied information states that the bursary does not cover:
- Master’s degrees
- PhD studies
- Other senior qualifications
Institution Requirements
Applicants must study or intend to study at a tertiary institution that is:
- Registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training in South Africa.
The bursary does not cover studies at TVET colleges.
Applicants must also be enrolled in a qualification that is at least:
12 months in duration
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or intending to study full-time in 2027.
- Study in one of the approved fields.
- Study at a DHET-registered tertiary institution.
- Meet the required academic minimums.
- Not hold another bursary or award that binds them to work for another organisation after their studies.
- Agree to the bursary terms and conditions.
Academic Requirements for Matric Learners
Applicants currently in Matric must have achieved:
- A minimum overall average of 65% in their mid-year or final results.
- A minimum of 65% per subject in Matric.
Applicants should ensure their latest academic results clearly reflect these minimums.
Academic Requirements for Current Tertiary Students
Applicants already studying at tertiary level must have:
A minimum overall average of 60% in their latest academic results.
To remain eligible for future funding, recipients must maintain at least:
60% overall average
What the Hollywood Foundation Bursary Covers
The bursary may provide full or partial funding for approved study costs.
Funding may include:
- Registration fees.
- Tuition fees.
- Prescribed textbooks.
- Approved study materials.
- Accommodation, where approved.
- Living assistance, where approved.
Funding depends on the approved bursary allocation and applicant circumstances.
Costs Not Covered
The bursary does not cover:
- Supplementary examination fees.
- Non-prescribed study materials.
- Unrelated personal expenses.
- Other costs that are not approved under the bursary.
Vacation Work Requirement
Bursary recipients may be required to participate in vacation work with the company.
Students may be expected to work for at least:
Half of the holiday period
A transport stipend will be provided for the vacation-work period.
Possible Employment Obligation After Graduation
After graduation, successful bursary recipients may be required to take up employment with the company at its discretion.
The potential employment period may be equal to the period for which funding was received.
Applicants should carefully review the bursary terms and conditions before accepting an award.
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants may be required to:
- Complete assessments.
- Attend interviews.
- Participate in further selection activities.
Final bursary decisions will be made after the selection process is completed.
Applicants are expected to receive feedback on their applications by:
The end of December 2026
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit clear copies of:
- Certified South African ID.
- Matric certificate or statement of results.
- Most recent academic results.
- Acceptance letter or proof of application from the institution.
- Detailed information about the chosen qualification.
- Name and address of the registered institution.
- Proforma or estimated invoice from the institution.
- Proof of banking details of the institution.
- Proof of residential address.
- Motivational letter.
Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Proforma Invoice Requirements
The institutional invoice or cost estimate should be broken down into:
- Registration fees.
- Tuition fees.
- Prescribed textbooks or study materials.
- Accommodation, where applicable.
- Living assistance, where applicable.
Motivational Letter Requirement
Applicants must submit a motivational letter written in their own words.
The letter should explain:
- Why they are applying.
- Why they believe they should receive the bursary.
- How the bursary will support their studies.
- How the qualification fits into their future plans.
Maximum length:
2,000 words
External and Internal Applications
There are separate application routes.
The external application route is for applicants who are:
- Not employees of Hollywoodbets.
- Not immediate family members or relatives of employees of Hollywoodbets or related entities.
The internal application route is for:
- Hollywood Group employees.
- Relatives of Hollywood Group team members.
Applicants should ensure that they use the correct application route.
How to Apply for Hollywood Foundation Future is Bright Bursary 2027
Applications must be submitted online.
Click here to apply for Hollywood Foundation Future is Bright Bursary 2027
Applicants should select the correct internal or external application option and upload all required supporting documents.
Bursary Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
03 September 2026 at 12:00 midday
Late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants should complete the application well before midday on the closing date.
Bursary Enquiries
For enquiries, contact the Hollywood Foundation Bursaries Team:
Email: bursaries@hollywoodfoundation.co.za
This email is for bursary-related enquiries.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- South African citizenship is required.
- The qualification must be full-time.
- The qualification must be at least 12 months long.
- TVET college studies are not covered.
- Master’s and PhD programmes are not funded.
- Matric applicants require at least a 65% overall average.
- Current tertiary students require at least a 60% overall average.
- Students must maintain at least 60% to remain eligible for future funding.
- Applicants cannot hold another bursary that binds them to employment elsewhere.
- Vacation work may be compulsory.
- Employment after graduation may be required at the company’s discretion.
- Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
- Applications close at 12:00 midday on 03 September 2026.