Absa Cybersecurity Academy Scholarship South Africa 2021 – 2022

The Absa Cybersecurity Academy was launched in 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa, by the African financial services provider: the Absa Group. The Cybersecurity Academy has since gone on to establish a second branch in Cape Town, South Africa, and aims to establish Africa as a global cybersecurity skills hub. The Hein Wagner Academy was founded in 2019 by Hein Wagner, a blind extreme adventurer and motivational speaker. The Academy is located in Worcester, South Africa and offers a range of nationally and internationally Accredited Tertiary courses, for visually impaired individuals.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must have completed Matric or a Matric-equivalent qualificationYou must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for English, in Matric or Matric-equivalentYou must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years oldYou must be sight-impaired (visually impaired or blind)You must be previously disadvantagedYou must be computer literate with typing skills and screen reader experienceYou must have typing skills and screen reader experienceYou must NOT be currently or previously participated in a formal learnership or internship programmeYou must reside in Worcester, Western Cape or be willing to relocate there for the entire duration of the programme

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Students interested in applying, must submit clear copies of the following documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Matric certificate or highest qualification certificate (certified copy)Covering letterCurriculum Vitae Note: there is no application form to be completed – students need only submit the above supporting documents to apply. Applications may be submitted via email to:training@heinwagneracademy.org(Insert the words “Absa Cybersecurity Academy Scholarship Application” in the email subject line).