Monocle Foundation Bursary 2025-2026
Established in 2014, the Monocle Foundation is a philanthropic educational trust dedicated to offering tertiary-level scholarships to previously disadvantaged black females. The foundation has positively impacted the lives of many South African women and aims to become a leading scholarship provider in the country.
Our Mission
We are committed to investing in women, providing them with the tools they need to succeed. This includes improving access to education, promoting financial literacy, providing essential resources, and advocating for gender equality.
Focus on Personal Development
At Monocle, we prioritize personal development, training, and education—not just for our employees, but for society as a whole. The Monocle Foundation Bursary Programme supports women of colour who have limited to no funding and are pursuing graduate and postgraduate studies in various fields.
What the Bursary Covers
As a bursary recipient, you will have the opportunity to focus on your education while we cover the following expenses:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation fees
- A laptop
- Book and study material allowance
- Subsistence allowance
- Career counselling
- A free MS Office course
Application Eligibility
- Black females with limited to no funding
- South African students in their second year of study or higher
Accepted Courses
The bursary is available for various fields, including but not limited to:
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Mathematics
- Medicine
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a letter addressed to the Trustees of The Monocle Foundation Trust, including:
- Information and background of the applicant
- Field of study
- Career ambitions
- Motivation for the bursary
- Latest CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Copy of academic record (up to date and stamped by the university)
- Copy of graduate degree (for graduates)
- Copy of grade 12 academic certificate
- Breakdown of funds required, including tuition fees, study support, books, accommodation, and subsistence allowance
Application Process
- Screening: Telephonic screening with the Trust Administrator
- Meet and Greet: Personal meeting with the Trust Administrator
- Trustee Interview: One-on-one interview with a Trustee
- Finalisation: Confirmation of success from the Trustees
Important Dates
All applications must be submitted to The Monocle Foundation Trust before 10 November. Candidates will be shortlisted by the Trustees, and all applicants will receive feedback on the outcome of their application.
Contact Information
For more insights and advice, watch the video by Zolile Zikode, the Senior Talent Manager and Administrative Lead for The Monocle Foundation.
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