MultiChoice Bursary 2025-2026-2025
MultiChoice, founded in 1993, is a leading South African company offering the DStv Satellite Television service across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company’s diverse services include:
- M-NET: A satellite television subscription service.
- Showmax: An online video-on-demand subscription service.
- GOtv: A digital terrestrial television platform.
- SuperSport: A collection of sports channels on the DStv network.
- Irdeto: A digital platform security company.
In 2018, MultiChoice Africa launched the MultiChoice Talent Factory academies, enabling 60 students from 13 countries to participate in a year-long academic and practical immersion program.
About the MultiChoice Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
MultiChoice is inviting students to apply for their 2025-2026 bursary programme. This initiative will award bursaries to over 200 students, totaling R32 million. The bursaries support STEM-related degree studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the following fields:
- Actuarial Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Data & Information Science
- Digital Media Technologies
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Engineering
- Information Technology (AI & Robotics)
More About the MultiChoice Bursary Programme – Expenses Covered & Selection
The bursary covers the following expenses:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Annual living allowance
For the latest updates on bursary opportunities, visit Uni24.co.za. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you do not receive feedback, consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements for the MultiChoice Bursary
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Currently in Matric (2023) or have completed Matric at a quantile 1 to quantile 3 school.
- Must be studying or intending to study full-time towards a degree qualification in one of the specified fields.
- Must be studying or registered at a recognized higher learning institution in South Africa.
How to Apply for the MultiChoice Bursary
Applications must be submitted online at the MultiChoice Bursary Application 2025-2026.
In the field asking how you heard about the MultiChoice bursary, enter “Uni24.co.za”.
Required Supporting Documents
Submit clear copies of the following documents with your completed application form. Note: Submission of these documents is mandatory; missing items may lead to disqualification.
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate/statement of results
- Most recent academic results (on institution letterhead)
- Proof of acceptance or preliminary acceptance from an accredited tertiary institution (on letterhead)
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)
Closing Date for the MultiChoice Bursary
27 January 2025-2026.
Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted. Please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.
Contact the Bursary Provider
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Student Village (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
- Tel: 011 885 3918
- Email: info@studentvillage.co.za
Please do NOT contact MultiChoice or Student Village if the bursary has already closed. For other bursaries currently open for application, visit Uni24.co.za.
This bursary listing was last updated in November.
