Gold Circle Bursary South Africa 2023

Gold Circle was formed as the result of a merger between 3 of South Africa’s top Racing Clubs, namely: the Durban Turf Club, the Clairwood Turf Club and the Pietermaritzburg Turf Club. Today, Gold Circle, along with Phumelela Gaming & Leisure and Kenilworth Racing, are the key players in the operating of thoroughbred horseracing in South Africa.

The bursary is open to non-employees of Gold Circle, as well as children or wards of current employees of Gold Circle or its subsidiary or associate companies. 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):Criteria for ALL applicants: You must be a South African citizenYou must be between 15 and 35 years oldYou must have completed MatricYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in MatricYou must be studying or accepted to study towards a Degree, Diploma or CertificateYou must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have achieved a minimum result of 65% in all modules/ subjects/ courses completed in previous years/ semesters, if currently studyingYou must be in financial need Criteria for non-employees of Gold Circle: You must have a gross family income of NOT more than R180 000 per annumYou must provide evidence of financial or economic challenges experiencedPreference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals from designated groups (Black people: Africans, Coloureds and Indians, as well as youth, women and people with disabilities who form part of Gold Circle’s Transformation strategy Criteria for child or ward of a current employee of Gold Circle, or its subsidiary or associate companies: The employee must have been employed for a minimum duration of 1 year (without any breaks)The employee must have an income of NOT more than R180 000 per annum (at the time of bursary application)The employee must provide evidence of financial or economic challenges experienced

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Download and complete the relevant application form:[the application form has been removed as the bursary is now closed for applications.] Non-employees will be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with their 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 certificate or statement of results (certified copy)Full academic record, including most recent transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)Proof of acceptance/ registration at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)Proof of physical address (certified copy)3 months recent bank statements (certified copy)Proof of income (recent payslips if employed/ latest financial statements and 3 months bank statements if self-employed) (certified copy)Motivational letter to support your application(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Letter of reference from a credible referee(read our tips onhow to get a reference letter/ testimonial for your bursary application)Parents, guardians or spouse ID documents (certified copies)Parents, guardians or spouse proof of income (recent payslips if employed/ latest financial statements if self-employed/ UI-19 document or sworn affidavit and 3 months bank statements if unemployed) (certified copies)Parents, guardians or spouse 3 months recent bank statements (certified copy)Parents or guardians death certificate, if deceased (certified copy)Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if divorced (certified copy)Sworn affidavit from parent you live with, if parents or guardians are separated (certified copy)