Grassroots Youth Development Bursary South Africa 2026
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At a glance
Summary
Masinyusane Development Organization, founded in 2008, is one of the top education and advocacy organisations within Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The aim of the organisation is to create opportunities for the impoverished youth of South African – to assist them with acquiring a quality education and develop the skills they need for a successful life. The organisation’s motto is “EDUCATION WITH LOVE in South Africa” – they are determined to invest in the future of South Africa, by an outpouring of love, opportunities; and support for youth and schools.
What’s covered
Funding details
The bursary will provide cover (either partial or full cover) of the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed study materials, accommodation and a living allowance stipend or transport fees. Bursaries will be awarded for 1 academic year at a time. Bursary recipients are required to reapply for bursary funding each year, which will be granted based on academic performance. Students will also have a mentor available to them. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the GYD Bursary.
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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 under 29 years oldYou must have completed MatricYou must reside within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality or Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, in the Eastern Cape provinceYou must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate Degree, Diploma or CertificateYou must be currently registered or provisionally accepted to study at a public tertiary institution in South Africa (University or TVET/ FET College)You must have a total combined household income of LESS than R350 000 per annum
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:Grassroots Youth Development Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Grassroots Youth Development Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Matric final results, if completed Matric and have not yet received certificate (certified copy)Matric certificate, if available (certified copy)Academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)Letter of provisional acceptance from University/ CollegeFull tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on tertiary letterhead)Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, social grant slip or SASSA letter if receiving a grant, death certificate if deceased) (certified copies – not older than 6 months)Proof of address (parents municipal account/ letter from Ward Counsellor/ affidavit)Parents/ guardians 3 months recent bank statements Note: all supporting documents must be certified at a Police Station/ Post Office, and not be older than 3 months.
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