South Deep Education Trust Bursary 2027 | Apply Now
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At a glance
Summary
The South Deep Education Trust Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen from a low-income household with a total annual household income of R350,000 or less, residing in the South Deep Mine’s host and labour-sending areas, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the South Deep Education Trust Bursary 2027: who qualifies, what fields are covered, what expenses are included, and how to apply before the closing date. The South Deep Education Trust (SDET), established by Gold Fields , introduced its Bursary Programme in 2015 to support educational development and create opportunities for students from historically disadvantaged and low-income households in communities surrounding the South Deep Mine and its labour-sending areas. The programme provides financial assistance to Grade 12 learners who have been provisionally accepted for tertiary education in the following year, as well as current tertiary students from the mine’s host communities.
What’s covered
Funding details
If your application is successful, the bursary will cover the following costs: Full tuition Accommodation (on-campus and off-campus) Textbooks Equipment (on a case-by-case basis for specialised qualifications e.g., dentistry, architecture, engineering, etc.) Laptop allowance Monthly stipend (for 10 months) Personal development, mentorship support and additional tutoring
Check your match
Eligibility criteria
Before you apply for the South Deep Education Trust Bursary 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered. You must be a South African citizen You must be from a low-income household (total annual household income is R350,000 or less) You must be from the South Deep host community and surrounding areas listed above You must NOT be a dependent of an employee of Gold Fields or any of its divisions or associated companies and/or a dependent of a Trustee of the South Deep Education and Community Trusts
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How to apply
Follow these steps to submit your application for the South Deep Education Trust Bursary 2027. Applications must be submitted online. Note: Applicants must read the SDET Bursary Guide before applying.
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