Brand South Africa Bursary 2025-2026
About Brand South Africa:
Brand South Africa, established in 2002, is an organization dedicated to building South Africa’s reputation and enhancing the country’s global competitiveness. Their mission involves marketing South Africa through the Brand South Africa campaign to encourage trade and tourism. The organization values integrity, diversity, innovation, cooperation, and Ubuntu (a Southern African philosophy emphasizing interconnectedness and community). They aim to inspire pride and patriotism among South Africans while promoting active citizenship.
About the Brand South Africa Bursary Program:
Brand South Africa is offering bursaries for the 2025-2026 academic year in various fields. These fields include:
- Accounting Science (BCom) (Department: Finance)
- Computer Science (BSc) (Department: Information Technology)
- Human Resources (BCom) (Department: Human Resources)
- Law (BCom) (Department: Legal)
- Marketing (BCom) (Department: Marketing)
- Multimedia (BIS) (Department: Marketing)
- Public or International Relations (BCom) (Department: Stakeholder Relations)
- Social or Political Science (BCom) (Department: Research)
- Supply Chain (BCom) (Department: Finance)
One bursary will be awarded for each of the above fields, except for BSc Computer Science, for which two bursaries will be awarded.
Coverage, Service Contract, and Selection:
The bursary covers the cost of tuition fees and textbooks for one academic year (from January 1, 2025-2026, to December 31, 2025-2026). It does not cover accommodation costs.
Shortlisted candidates will receive feedback within one month after the application closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the Brand South Africa Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- South African citizenship
- Currently in Matric
- Intending to study one of the listed qualifications in 2025-2026
- Planning to study at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Preference given to dependents of Brand South Africa employees, but all students may apply
How to Apply:
There is no specific application form for this bursary application. To apply, eligible students should submit the following documents:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 Final Report
- Matric Statement of Results (to be submitted by shortlisted candidates)
- Proof of Residence
- Proof of acceptance at a university (on the institution’s letterhead)
Submit these documents via email to Recruitment@brandsouthafrica.com. In the email subject line, indicate your field of study and the relevant department (e.g., “Marketing – BCOM Marketing”).
Closing Date:
The closing date for bursary applications is November 24. Be sure to apply before this date to be considered.
Contact Information for Brand South Africa:
For any queries regarding this bursary program, please contact Brand South Africa directly:
Contact People: Lesedi Khalo / Lwandile Gumbi Tel: 011 483 0122 Email: Recruitment@brandsouthafrica.com
