Hexagon Trust Bursary South Africa 2025
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Summary
The Hexagon Trust, founded 1987, is a charitable non-profit NGO based in Durban which aims to provide funding opportunities to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Since it began operating, the Trust has helped over 18000 students who otherwise may have not afforded to pursue their tertiary education. The Hexagon Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the2025 academic year.
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Funding details
Bursaries will be awarded to deserving students based on these criteria: academic performance, financial need, commitment to their studies, as well as determination to developing their skills and reach their full potential. The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees and a textbook allowance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview with the selection committee, before final selection is made. Bursary candidates will be required to contribute their time and expertise to community service, both during and after completing their studies. Bursary recipients must also become members of the Hexagon Students Alumni Association.
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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 18 years or olderYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed aboveYou must be entering your 1st year of study in 2025You must be registered and accepted to study at one of these public universities in South Africa:Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyCentral University of TechnologyDurban University of TechnologyMangosuthu University of TechnologyNelson Mandela UniversityNorth-West UniversityRhodes UniversitySefako Makgatho UniversitySol Plaatje UniversityTshwane University of TechnologyUniversity of Cape TownUniversity of Fort HareUniversity of JohannesburgUniversity of KwaZulu-NatalUniversity of LimpopoUniversity of MpumalangaUniversity of PretoriaUniversity of StellenboschUniversity of the Free StateUniversity of the Western CapeUniversity of the WitwatersrandUniversity of VendaUniversity of ZululandVaal University of TechnologyWalter Sisulu UniversityYou must have achieved a minimum overall average “C” symbolYou must be hard workingYou must have a strong academic recordYou must have proven financial needYou must be committed to developing your community
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:Hexagon Trust Bursary Application 2025 Applicants will be required toRegister an account, before they canLoginand apply. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Hexagon Trust 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)Passport sized photographMatric June exam results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)Matric final results, if completed Matric (certified copy)Acceptance letter from your tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslip if employed/ sworn affidavit if unemployed)Motivational letter including your future plans, background of your school career and family background(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Letter of recommendation from your school principal(read our article on how to get areference/ recommendation letter for your bursary application) Note: a certified copy of your final results must be submitted as soon as they become available.
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