Vodacom External Bursary Programme for 2027

Vodacom's External Bursary Programme is a merit-based funding opportunity for South African citizens by birth who are studying full time towards undergraduate qualifications at South African tertiary institutions. The programme is aimed at students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields who need financial assistance to continue their studies.

Published academic requirements include a Grade 12 exemption with an average of at least 70% across subjects for school leavers. Applicants already at tertiary level must have a minimum average of 65% or higher. Applicants should check the official programme page for any additional qualification, study-year and document requirements that apply to the current intake.

Programme benefits listed by Vodacom include a laptop and cellphone, an orientation workshop for new bursars, workplace exposure through a structured vacation-work programme and work-readiness training for final-year bursars. The programme aims to support academic progress and prepare students for the workplace.

Applications for the 2027 intake closed on 31 August 2026. Applicants should use the official Vodacom page to check whether a new application window has opened.