Volkswagen Community Trust Bursary 2025-2026
About the Volkswagen Community Trust:
The Volkswagen Community Trust is associated with Volkswagen AG, a German car manufacturing company founded in 1937. The trust focuses on Corporate Social Investment activities that empower individuals and communities. Its projects are aimed at educating previously disadvantaged individuals to help them achieve a better quality of life. The trust’s social responsibilities span various areas, including Education, Youth Development, Enterprise Development, Environment, Employee Volunteerism, and Health, Community, and Wellbeing.
About the Volkswagen Bursary Program:
The Volkswagen Bursary Program provides financial support to students pursuing specific fields of study in South Africa. Bursaries are awarded in various fields, including Business Studies, Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Mathematics, and Science. The bursary covers tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation, and transport.
In addition to financial support, the Volkswagen bursary program offers mentorship and assistance to students in building a professional CV and improving interview skills to help them transition into the workforce.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria to be eligible for the Volkswagen Bursary Program:
- South African citizenship
- Completion of Matric
- Pursuing studies in one of the specified fields
- Enrolled at a recognized South African tertiary institution
- High academic achievement in the previous year of study
- Preference given to students from Uitenhage and surrounding areas and those in financial need
How to Apply:
To apply for the Volkswagen Bursary Program, follow these steps:
- Visit the Volkswagen Bursary Program application portal.
- Register an account here before you can log in and apply here.
- Submit clear copies of the required supporting documents along with your online application:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record (on tertiary institution letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Parents/guardians’ ID documents (certified copies)
- Proof of household income for parents/guardians (latest payslips or bank statements if employed, affidavit if unemployed, death certificate if deceased)
- Proof of residence (if residing within Uitenhage or surrounding areas)
Closing Date:
The application deadline for the Volkswagen Bursary Program is July 31st annually. Ensure that you submit your application before the closing date to be considered.
Please note that there are no bursary offerings until further notice.
Contact Information for Volkswagen Community Trust:
For any inquiries related to this bursary program, please contact the Volkswagen Community Trust:
- Tel: 041 994 4399
- Fax: 041 994 5587
