GrandWest invites South African students residing in the Western Cape to apply for the GrandWest Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 January 2026
Bursary Location: Western Cape Province, South Africa
About GrandWest
GrandWest is a leading entertainment and hospitality destination in Cape Town, operating under Sun International. The organisation is committed to community upliftment, education support, and skills development within the Western Cape. Through its bursary programme, GrandWest invests in young talent to help build sustainable careers and strengthen local communities.
Fields of Study Funded
The GrandWest Bursary supports full-time undergraduate studies in the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Electrical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Tourism and Hospitality
Postgraduate and part-time studies will not be funded.
Bursary Coverage
The bursary provides funding for the following expenses:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- R5 000 allowance for textbooks
Please note:
- Accommodation, stationery and other living expenses are not covered
- Outstanding student debt from previous years will not be funded
- Funding applies to the current academic year only
- Students must reapply each year, subject to satisfactory academic performance
Bursaries do not need to be repaid, however students are encouraged to participate in community-based projects and submit reports on their volunteering activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be under the age of 27
- Reside within the Western Cape Province
- Have completed Matric in South Africa
- Be studying or registered to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification
- Be studying towards a first tertiary qualification
- Be registered at one of the following public institutions:
- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- University of the Western Cape (UWC)
- Stellenbosch University (SU)
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- Not be carrying subjects from the previous academic year
- Have a strong academic record
- Not be employed full-time
- Students with disabilities or impairments are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Click here to apply for GrandWest Bursary Programme 2026 by requesting the application form via email.
Eligible students must email to request the bursary application form:
📧 studywithgrandwest@suninternational.com
📌 Use the email subject line: “GrandWest Bursary 2026”
When completing the application form, enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the section asking how you heard about the bursary.
Required Supporting Documents
Applicants must submit clear certified copies of the following documents (applications with missing documents may be disqualified):
- South African ID document (certified, not older than 3 months)
- Matric certificate (certified)
- Proof of registration at one of the listed institutions (on institutional letterhead)
- Full academic record (if currently studying)
- Letter of acceptance (if applicable)
- Full fee statement or detailed quote from institution
- Course overview (on institutional letterhead)
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income:
- Latest payslip (if employed), or
- Affidavit (if unemployed, disabled, sick or elderly)
- Details of any other bursaries or financial assistance received