Vulamathuba Empumelelo Bursary South Africa 2026

Vulamathuba Empumelelo is the community and social development arm of Communicare, which focuses on providing socio-economic development support to Communicare tenants and people in the surrounding neighbourhoods. Vulamathuba are administrators of the Vulamathuba Empumelelo Bursary Fund (VEBF), which aims to allow students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to pursue tertiary studies towards qualifications that are described as a scarce or critical skill.

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 citizen OR have a Permanent Residency Permit/ Work Visa in South AfricaYou must be a Communicare tenant OR a students from a previously marginalized communityYou must reside within the City of Cape Town Metro RegionYou must be between 19 and 50 years oldYou must be have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying part-time or full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification, within a scarce or critical skills fieldYou must be studying or have applied and been accepted at a public higher education institution in South Africa (TVET College / University)You must have proven financial need (this will be determined by a means test)You must have a gross household income of NOT more than R400 000 per annumYou must have strong academic potentialYou must have the following personal qualities: enthusiastic, highly driven, positive attitude, excellent communicator, team player, available to volunteer, problem solver, creative and innovativePreference will be given to students from a previously disadvantaged background, accepted to study at public institutions in the City of Cape TownPreference will be given to Communicare tenants in good standing and authorised residents before considering neighbouring community membersStudents with or without disabilities may apply

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Students who meet the above criteria, may apply by following these steps:Step 1:Download and complete theVulamathuba Empumelelo Bursary Application Form 2026 Step 2:Complete theVulamathuba Empumelelo Bursary Online Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Vulamathuba Empumelelo bursary. 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): Completed application form (from step 1 above)ID document or passport (certified copy)Permanent Residency Permit or Work Visa, if not a South African citizen (certified copy)Matric certificate (certified copy)Most recent academic results (certified copy)Proof of application/ registration for 2026 (on institutions letterhead)Proof of residence (certified copy)ID document, Passport or Birth Certificate of all household members (spouse/ parents/ guardians and all other household members (certified copy)3 months recent bank statements of all household members (your own, spouse, parents, guardians, and all other household members)3 months recent proof of ALL income of all household members (your own, spouse, parents, guardians, and all other household members):Latest payslips if employed (certified copy)Affidavit if unemployed (certified copy)Administration order, Court order, Divorce order, and Maintenance order, if applicable (certified copy)Marriage Certificate if applicable (certified copy)Death certificate if parent/s are deceased (certified copy)Affidavit explaining circumstances if you are supported by someone, not a parent or legal guardian (certified copy)Motivational essay (minimum 250 words – see page 2 of the application form for more info)(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application) Note: documents must have been certified within the last 6 months.