MTN Bursary 2025-2026
About MTN:
The MTN Group, previously known as M-Cell, is a mobile telecommunications company and cellular network provider that was founded in 1994. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and operates across the African continent, as well as in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. MTN provides voice and data solutions, digital services, e-commerce services, data bundles, contracts, and top-up airtime to its over 30 million customers. The company serves both personal and business customers and is known for sponsoring various sports, lifestyle, and music events.
About the MTN Bursary Program:
MTN offers bursaries to deserving students in the following fields of study:
- Accounting / Accounting Science
- Internal Accounting
- Business Risk Management
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Light Current Engineering
- Computer Applications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Software Development
- Information Systems
- Technology
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the MTN Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Completed Matric
- Studying or intending to study in one of the specified fields
- Studying or intending to study at a recognized South African tertiary institution
- Good academic record
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students
How to Apply for the MTN Bursary:
Eligible students can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record (on tertiary institution letterhead)
- Latest academic transcripts (certified copies)
- Proof of enrollment in one of the specified fields of study
- Proof of household income (latest payslips/affidavit if unemployed/pension statement if on state pension)
- Full Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter explaining your future goals and how the bursary will help you achieve them
Applications can be submitted via email, fax, or post:
- Email: MTNBursaries@mtn.co.za
- Fax: 011 912 5127
- Post:Bursary Department MTN Bursary Connection C/O SAIRR P.O. Box 32597 Braamfontein 2017
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 31 May annually. Be sure to apply before this date to have your application considered.
Contact Information for MTN:
For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact MTN directly:
The Bursary Department Email: MTNBursaries@mtn.co.za
