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BBD Bursary South Africa 2025 – 2026

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At a glance

Summary

BBD was formed by 3 developers – Tom Budge, Sandra Barone and Ralf Dominick, in 1984. The companies services and expertise include the following areas – systems integration, user experience design, mobile app services, software development, IT & development consulting, as well as maintenance and support. The company also has an in-house research and development team who provide guidance, training and insight regarding the newest technology tools, trends and framework.

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What’s covered

Funding details

Thebursarywill provide coverage of university tuition fees and a monthly allowance for living expenses and incidentals. Apart from the financial aspect of the bursary, students will also receive support and mentorship throughout their studies. For 1 week of every year, all BBD bursary recipients are required to attend an onsite workshop where they will meet other bursars and experience the BBD culture. The Vac Week workshop will include partaking in a group project where you will use the latest tech to create fun, practical solutions. Students will also gain practical experience throughout the programme and have exposure to a variety of technologies and tools. After graduation, students will be placed in the BBD Graduate Programme and begin working on real project teams.

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Check your match

Eligibility criteria

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 be a South African citizenYou must be currently in Matric OR have completed MatricYou must be studying or accepted to study towards a qualification within on of the fields of study listed above (Bachelors, Honours, Masters or Doctorate)You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University in South AfricaYou must have achieved aminimumoverall average of 70% in Matric, if currently in MatricYou must have achieved aminimumoverall average of of 65% for tertiary studies, if currently studyingYou must be passionate about technology, and creating and building softwareYou must be interested in software development

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Prepare ahead

Application requirements

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Your next steps

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at:BBD Bursary & Beyond Programme Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the BBD Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Matric latest results or Matric certificate (certified copy)Most recent academic transcripts, if currently studying (on tertiary letterhead)University acceptance letter (on tertiary letterhead)Curriculum VitaeLink to your personal coding projects on GitHub or equivalent platform, if applicable Please note: by applying for this bursary, you are consenting to BBD verifying your educational qualifications and employment history, as well as conducting a credit check and criminal check from a registered credit bureau or SAPS.

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