Metacom Foundation Bursary South Africa 2026

The Metacom Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women from previously underserved communities in South Africa by providing education in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and related disciplines. In 2023, the Foundation launched a bursary program specifically aimed at supporting disadvantaged women who are eager to become leaders and drive change in the ICT field.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for thisbursary(please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South Africa citizenYou must reside within the Western Cape province (as Metacom does internships and some workshops and life coaching that require coming into the office)You must be female and of colourYou must be between 18 and 27 years oldYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying towards a Bachelor’s Degree program in ICT or a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering/ Electronic Engineering etc)You must be studying or enrolled to study at one of the following universities: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of the Western Cape (UWC), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) or Stellenbosch UniversityYou must have a strong academic recordYou must have proven financial needYou must show potential and ambition

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Students who meet the above criteria, may apply by following these steps:Step 1:Download and complete theMetacom Foundation Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Step 2:Complete the onlineMetacom Foundation Bursary Application Form 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Metacom Foundation Bursary. Step 3:Upload 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): Completed application form (from step 1 above)ID Document (certified copy)Matric final results (certified copy)Most recent university transcript, if applicable (on institutions letterhead)Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/affidavitif unemployed/ proof of pension or social grant if applicable)Reference Letter (optional)(read our tips onhow to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)