Coronation - Exceptional Student Bursaries 2024

Closing Date: 29 September 2023

Coronation Fund Managers is inviting students to apply for the 2024 Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary.

The bursary will cover Commerce-related degrees and is aimed at deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The bursary will provide recipients with full support, covering all study related expenses.

Once bursary recipients have graduated, they will be required to enter into the work-back commitment contract.

Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a Commerce-related degree qualification
You must be studying or enrolling to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
You must have an excellent academic record
Current Matric students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75%
Current University students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
You must have strong leadership potential
You must be a well rounded student
Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds

Required Documents:

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your online application:

ID document (certified copy)
Proof of monthly household family income (latest payslips if employed/ bank statements if self-employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or sassa grant if applicable)
Grade 11 final results and Matric results to date, if currently in Matric (certified copies)
Grade 11 final results, Matric final results and latest tertiary transcript, if currently studying (certified copies)
Proof of provisional university acceptance, if applicable (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of registration, if currently enrolled (on institutions letterhead)
Statement explaining why you chose your field of study and what you intend on doing with your qualification once you have graduated (1 page)
Letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to your academic performance and personal character (include the persons contact details) (NOT a friend or relative)
Curriculum Vitae
Students under 18: a completed and signed consent form (.docx) by a parent or guardian – to comply with POPI regulations
Students under 18: parent or guardian ID document (certified copy)