Vodacom Foundation Bursaries

Vodacom Foundation Bursaries

Bursary Overview

Vodacom is one of the big players in Telecommunications in South Africa and they are currently offering 50 bursaries every year to improve the current Information Technology and Engineering shortfall in SA. The bursaries are aimed at previously disadvantaged top achievers and Vodacom has already granted over 1000 bursaries since the programs inception.

Fields of Study Covered

- Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

- Electronic Engineering (Light Current)

- Information Systems

- BSc Computer Science

- BSc Computer Engineering

- Similar Technikon Qualifications

Admission Criteria

- Students must be South African with a matric exemption and be under 25 years

- Students must apply for full time undergraduate studies at a recognized South African higher learning institution

- Household of the applicant must earn less than R150 000 per year in total

- Must at least have a C symbol for both Mathematics HG and Physical Science Hg 

How the Vodacom Bursary Works

If you fit all the admission criteria then you can complete the Vodacom Foundation Bursary Form. Applications are open from the 1 March to the 30 June, short listed candidates will then be contacted for an interview.

Visit the Vodacom website for more info and to download the application form

35 Responses to “Vodacom Foundation Bursaries”

  1. Thandolwethu Monwabisi Mani June 13, 2012 at 10:15 #

    I would to apply a birsary on your company for year 2013 for computer science or information System I am turning 18 year on November this year. I will appreciated if my request is highly consider.

    thanks

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis June 13, 2012 at 13:52 #

      Hi Thandolwethu, You need to apply at Vodacom itself. Please visit this link http://www.vodacom.com/av_foun_about_sa_bursaries.php you only have until the 30 June.

      Reply
    • Sphetho Mazibuko March 23, 2013 at 09:32 #

      I Would Like to Have More Information About This Bursary Because i’m interested on Apllying for 2014 Studies

      Reply
  2. Electrical engineering December 10, 2012 at 15:19 #

    Hi im abigail (26) i did electrical engineering N6(light current). I ‘m looking an intership and i have a one year experience in telelecommunication.

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis December 10, 2012 at 20:53 #

      Hi Abigail, You need to visit their website link to apply.

      Reply
      • Charne February 12, 2013 at 20:55 #

        I am in matric & i would like to study biological forensic analyst or geneticist. Where can i go for a bursary.

        Reply
        • Victoria Ellis February 23, 2013 at 17:41 #

          There aren’t any options available at the moment…..Look at getting a study loan

          Reply
  3. Lwazi Luthuli December 27, 2012 at 02:15 #

    Does vodacom allow computer engineers to apply for vac work?

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis December 29, 2012 at 17:00 #

      Yes

      Reply
  4. thembinkosi February 1, 2013 at 09:48 #

    can i please have notification on available students bursaries

    Reply
  5. Leon February 13, 2013 at 14:56 #

    Hi could you send me computer science application forms?

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis February 23, 2013 at 17:31 #

      Check your inbox

      Reply
  6. mthetho February 13, 2013 at 16:42 #

    im currently doing national diploma in electrical engineering. do ineed to apply with my matric result

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis February 23, 2013 at 17:24 #

      Yes

      Reply
  7. clinton February 23, 2013 at 09:55 #

    Hi , my name is clinton
    I am currently in grade 12 and I am an IT student. I want to apply for the busary but I do not do physics, instead I do Mechanical Tech . I want to study for a BSc Computer science. Will my application be recognised??

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis February 23, 2013 at 11:19 #

      You need Physical Sciences…

      Reply
  8. Gcobani Cata February 26, 2013 at 19:13 #

    I’m currently a 1st year student at the Central University Of Technology,Bloemfontein and am currently studying Financial Information Systems but have math literacy and 62% in accounting. Do I qualify? If not where can I seek help?

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis March 9, 2013 at 18:29 #

      They require Mathematics and Physical Science so you might not qualify.

      Reply
  9. lerato Tsotetsi March 1, 2013 at 17:55 #

    I’m struggling when it comes to downloading the forms, can you please send them to me

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis March 9, 2013 at 19:05 #

      Yes

      Reply
  10. Bethuel Makhae March 5, 2013 at 12:30 #

    Hi, I would like to study electrical engineering and I don’t have money to study. I am done with matric and I maintained barchelors’ degree and I was doing mathematics and sciences. Du I qualify for the bursary?

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis March 10, 2013 at 06:47 #

      It largely depends on your marks but you can only apply for 2014

      Reply
  11. cebisile March 6, 2013 at 12:18 #

    I am studyijg at varsity doing information science do ineed to apply with my matric resuilt to apply for a bursary

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis March 10, 2013 at 07:00 #

      Yes

      Reply
  12. neyo March 12, 2013 at 11:19 #

    hy,does the vodacom bursary also cover civil engineering?

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis March 14, 2013 at 15:45 #

      No Neyo

      Reply
  13. nozipho zungu March 14, 2013 at 18:52 #

    im studying at university of zululand doing for B education (FET) how people do get vodacom busaries

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis March 20, 2013 at 15:08 #

      Vodacom do not offer Education bursaries, Funza Lushaka bursary applications open in October.

      Reply
  14. Aveshni Reddy March 16, 2013 at 13:31 #

    Hi, I am a first year student studing Bsc Computer Science and Information Technology at UKZN,Westville. I am searching for funding for my second year of study. I obtained 7 distinctions with Physical Science and IT being my highest marks in the 2012 matric examinations. Any assistance will be highly appreciated. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis March 28, 2013 at 19:37 #

      You need to apply Aveshni

      Reply
  15. Kanya March 24, 2013 at 13:23 #

    I am a first year student, I would like to apply for next year. do you guys also cater for second year students?

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis March 28, 2013 at 18:55 #

      Yes they do

      Reply
  16. zuko March 29, 2013 at 10:28 #

    When a person is doing a 3 year diploma at varsity are they legible for a degree and how would the duration of the degree be ?

    Reply
    • Victoria Ellis March 30, 2013 at 07:41 #

      Universities might only credit you with lets say a year of study if you’re planning on converting your Diploma into a Degree.

      So its pointless to go that route.

      Reply

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