Dentsu SA Bursary 2025-2026
About Dentsu:
Dentsu International, formerly known as Dentsu Aegis Network, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dentsu, a Japanese advertising and public relations firm. Dentsu International is a multinational media and digital marketing communications company offering services such as digital creative execution, media planning and buying, sports marketing and content creation, brand tracking, and marketing analytics. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and has a presence in 145 countries with over 35,000 employees. Dentsu SSA has offices across Sub-Saharan Africa, including in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Uganda.
About the Dentsu Bursary Program:
Dentsu SA is offering bursaries for the 2025-2026 academic year to students pursuing studies in fields related to Media and Marketing. The eligible fields include Art Direction, Brand Communications, Computer Science, Copywriting and Strategy, Data Sciences, Digital Marketing, Finance, Graphic and Web Design, Human Resources, Journalism, and Multimedia.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Dentsu Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Reside in Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa.
- Be enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies in one of the specified fields.
- Be in the second year or higher of study.
- Study at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Possess good communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Be passionate about their field of study.
- Demonstrate ambition and diligence.
- Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with Dentsu’s EE policy and requirements.
How to Apply:
Applications for the Dentsu Bursary must be submitted online via the Dentsu SA Bursary Application 2025-2026.
Ensure that you have all required documents and details ready when applying, as applications cannot be saved and completed later.
Application Documents:
Applicants should submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with their completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Photograph of the applicant
- Full tertiary academic record, including the most recent results or transcripts (on the institution’s letterhead)
- Invoice or pro forma invoice with a full list of course fees from the institution (on the institution’s letterhead)
- Banking details of the institution (on the institution’s letterhead)
- Reference number for payment
- Motivational letter explaining why the applicant should be awarded the bursary (maximum 1 page)
Closing Date:
The closing date for the Dentsu Bursary is 30 September 2025-2026. Late applications will not be accepted, so be sure to apply before the deadline.
Contact Information:
For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact Dentsu SA directly via email at Bursaries.ZA@dentsu.com.
