SA Bursaries
Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation: Bursaries 2024
Key Details:
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- The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) is a non-profit organization that offers comprehensive bursary support for students seeking a tertiary education.
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- CRET’s bursary model includes financial assistance, psychosocial support, and secondary skills development.
Eligibility Criteria:
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- Eligibility Criteria require applicants to be South African citizens between 16 and 27 years old, with a demonstrable financial need.
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- Applicants must provide a strong motivational letter and evidence of a psychometric test supporting their chosen field of study.
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- The application process includes a formal assessment, which may involve a psychometric evaluation and interview.
Fields of study considered for the bursary include:
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- Sciences,
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- Technology,
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- Engineering,
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- Commerce and Finance,
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- Education,
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- and Scarce/Critical skills training (such as Boiler making, Welding, Plumbing, OHS, Renewable energy, Waste management, Green technology, Entrepreneurship, etc)
The bursary covers:
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- Tuition fees, textbooks,
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- Study materials,
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- Laptops,
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- Accommodation,
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- Meals,
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- A monthly living allowance,
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- Transport (if necessary)
How to apply
Required Documents: Application documents should include a:-
- South African ID,
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- Academic record,
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- Proof of household income,
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- proof of residence,
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- proof of institution application,
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- and a motivational letter with a psychometric test.