Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship South Africa 2027 | Apply Now

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At a glance

Summary

The Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a Black South African citizen under 35 years old, unemployed, with a strong academic record of 60% or higher, a household income of less than R600,000 per year, no outstanding student debt, and not receiving any other bursary funding, studying or intending to study towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification at a registered public tertiary institution, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship South Africa 2027: who qualifies, what fields are covered, what expenses are included, and how to apply before the closing date. Thebe Foundation was established in2011as a registered Public Benefit Organisation dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities and improving the lives of communities across South Africa. The programme aims to support financially needy students pursuing studies at higher education institutions in various fields. The programme hopes to equip students with the skills and competencies to allow for them to become professionals in their fields.

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What’s covered

Funding details

The Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship South Africa 2027 will provide cover for the following expenses: Tuition feesTextbooksAccommodation in residence or accredited accommodationMealsTransport allowance for students living at home Note:The scholarship willNOTcoverhistorical debt.

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Check your match

Eligibility criteria

Before you apply for the Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered. You must be aSouth African citizenYou must be defined as aBlack Designated Groupaccording to BBBEE (African, Coloured, Indian or Asian)You must beunder 35 years of ageYou must beunemployedYou must be currently inMatricor havecompleted MatricYou must be studying or intend on studyingfull-timetowards one of the qualifications listed aboveYou must be studying or intend on studying atundergraduate or postgraduate level(Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Honours, or Master’s only)You must bepursuing your qualification-level for the first timeYou must be studying or intend on studying at aregistered public tertiary institution(including community colleges and TVET Colleges)You must have astrong academic recordwith a minimum average pass rate of60%You must have a total household income ofLESS than R600,000 per yearYou mustNOThave any outstanding student debtYou mustNOTbe receiving any other bursary funding (including NSFAS)

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Your next steps

How to apply

Follow these steps to submit your application for the Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship South Africa 2027. Applications must be submitted online.

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