The MultiChoice Bursary Programme aims to support South African students pursuing studies in STEM-related fields critical to the development of Sub-Saharan Africa. The company, established in 1993, operates the DStv Satellite Television service and includes services such as M-NET, Showmax, GOtv, and SuperSport. With its Talent Factory initiative, MultiChoice demonstrates a commitment to empowering the next generation through education and skills development.

For the 2025 academic year, the bursary will benefit over 230 undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing qualifications aligned with scarce and critical skills within South Africa. The bursary covers only one academic year of study and excludes any outstanding debt.

Fields Covered

The bursary is available to students studying in the following fields:

• Actuarial Science
• Accounting
• Data & Information Science
• Digital Media Technology
• Film & Television Marketing
• Filmmaking
• Finance
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Information Engineering
• Information Technology (AI & Robotics)
• Sound Engineering