Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust South Africa 2022 – 2023

The Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust was founded as the result of Trevor Manuel’s deployment as the MP of the African National Congress to serve the Mitchell’s Plain constituency in 2009, whereby he discussed the need for education and skills with community leaders. The Trust was launched at Spine Road High School in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town, on 16 June 2011 (Youth Day). The first bursary recipients were 15 matriculants from the high school in 2012, each receiving R10 000 towards their tuition fees.

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 reside in the suburb of Mitchell’s Plain (in Cape Town, Western Cape)You must be currently in Matric in 2021 and studying at any of the 17 high schools in Mitchell’s Plain OR you must be a current recipient of the MP Bursary TrustYou must have applied to study at a recognised tertiary institution within the Western Cape, in 2022 (University, University of Technology or FET college)You must have a strong academic recordYou must be in financial need

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Applications must be submitted online at:Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust Bursary Application 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): ALL candidates must submit the following documents: ID document (certified copy)Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ sworn affidavit if unemployed/ death certificate if deceased)Proof of residence (parent/ guardian rates account or sworn affidavit) NEW applicants must also add the following documents: Grade 11 final resultsMatric June and September resultsProof of application to tertiary institution (on institution’s letterhead)Letter of support by school principal (on school letterhead)Motivational letter (written by the applicant explaining why they deserve to be awarded the bursary)Details of any achievements (Extra Mural, Sport or Community Activities etc) CURRENT bursary holders must also add the following documents: June and September tertiary exam results