2027 Cell C Bursary

Overview/Details

The Cell C Bursary Programme is funded by Cell C and facilitated by Tomorrow Trust. It aims to give high potential students from under resourced communities access to higher education and a clear pathway into meaningful employment. The bursary is open to undergraduate students in Engineering, IT and Computer Science, Science, Commerce, Law, and Education, and is currently available in Gauteng.

The bursary covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses, textbooks, and equipment. Tomorrow Trust also provides wrap around support, including psychosocial services, academic and career coaching, mentorship, digital skills training, and financial literacy. Students attend monthly masterclasses led by industry professionals, and are encouraged to give back through volunteering and community engagement.

A key feature of the programme is that graduates have the opportunity to be placed directly into the Cell C Graduate Programme, with structured development and practical work experience to help with the move into the workplace. After graduating, bursars also join an alumni network.

Requirements

  • Must be studying, or planning to study, at undergraduate level
  • Must have a minimum academic average of 60%. The bursary is merit based.
  • Must be between 16 and 29 years of age
  • Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident
  • Household income must not exceed R350 000 per year
  • Must come from an under resourced community
  • Available to applicants in Gauteng, which is the only province listed

Fields of study

  • Engineering
  • IT and Computer Science
  • Science
  • Commerce
  • Law
  • Education

What the bursary covers

  • Tuition
  • Accommodation
  • Books and equipment
  • Meals and living expenses
  • Transport

The bursary is awarded for one year and is renewable each year, based on academic performance.

Required documents

The application page lists the documents below. Two are required for every applicant, and the rest only apply if they match your circumstances. When you sign in, the platform shows which documents apply to you.

Required for every applicant:

  • SA identity document: a clear copy of both sides of your ID card
  • Student bank account confirmation: a recent bank letter showing you as the account holder, with the account details

Academic documents:

  • Latest academic results: your latest official school report, results statement, or academic record
  • Grade 12 results: preliminary or final results, for Grade 12 applicants
  • Acceptance letter: the full offer letter showing your name, programme, and institution, if you have been accepted but are not yet registered

Household income documents (as they apply to you):

  • Payslips for the last 3 months for each employed financial supporter
  • Proof of income, such as an employer letter or income statement, which can be used instead of payslips where appropriate
  • Bank statements for the employed person in your financial profile, where the bursary asks for them
  • SASSA letter or status, if SASSA is a source of financial support
  • Affidavit of unemployment (signed and commissioned) for any unemployed parent, guardian, or supporter
  • Death certificate for any deceased parent, guardian, or supporter

Other documents (if applicable):

  • NSFAS status letter or outcome, if you applied for NSFAS
  • Disability certificate, only if you choose to request disability support
  • Motivation letter, which is completed inside the application
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The information provided on this page is for general guidance only and may be subject to change. We recommend verifying details directly with the bursary provider. Funding is not guaranteed, and eligibility does not ensure an award.

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