Apply for the Vodacom Bursary 2025 – Are you a talented student pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)? Apply for the Vodacom Bursary 2025! This bursary is open to first-, second, and third-year students who need financial assistance to continue their studies. Learn more about the eligibility criteria, application process, and required documents in this article.

About The Bursary Provider – Vodacom

Vodacom has grown into South Africa’s leading mobile network operator. The company has over 50 million customers and they provide a wide range of services, including voice, data, and messaging.

Originally, the company was a joint venture between Telkom and Vodafone, Vodacom and it is now majority-owned by Vodafone. They’re committed to connecting South Africans and driving digital innovation.

Beyond South Africa, Vodacom has expanded its operations to several African countries, including Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania, and DRC. They also provide services to customers in over 40 African countries, such as Zambia, Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire.

Vodacom Bursary Program

Vodacom is inviting undergraduate students within STEM fields ( Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) to apply for their academic Merit Bursary, for the 2025 academic year. The key offerings from the bursary include:

• Full university accommodation
• Capped amount – private accommodation
• Full registration and Tuition
• Textbook allocation
• Meal allowance

Also, the bursary award comes with additional benefits such as:

• Laptop
• Cellphone
• Orientation workshop for all new students who are accepted into the program
• Workplace exposure through our structured Vacation Work program
• Work Readiness skills training to prepare the final year bursars for the world of work
• Full access to our Wellness Programme (ICAS) services

The bursary duration is one year. After completing each bursary year, graduates will be required to work one corresponding year, depending on vacancies.

Eligibility – Vodacom Bursary Requirements

To qualify for the bursary program, applicants must meet the following requirements. Applicants must:

• be a South African citizen by birth
• undertake full-time undergraduate studies in a South African tertiary institution
• pass Grade 12 with exemption, obtaining 70% or higher across all subjects
• have obtained a minimum of 65% average or higher if in the first year of tertiary and above
• apply if already in first year (upwards) if studying at an accredited South African tertiary institution and meet all criteria above

How To Apply

Before applying, please ensure you meet all of the above criteria. The bursary application is done online, applicants will have to visit the website for the Vodacom Bursary Application 2025. Complete and apply online with clear copies of the following supporting documents:

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institution letterhead)
• Fee statement, if currently studying (on institution letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance into a tertiary institution (on institution letterhead)
• Proof of any other bursary awards currently held
• A completed Parental Consent Form (for applicants under 18 years old)

After you’ve registered and applied, an email with confirmation of receipt will be sent to you. The Bursary Management team will then carefully assess your application and provide you with feedback every step of the way!

Closing Date

The Applications for the V0dacom Bursary 2025 intake are closed. Please visit the official page again from 1 June 2025 for the 2026 intake. Information regarding the application dates will be communicated on the official website.

Contact Details:

For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact Vodacom directly:
Bursary Department
Email: Externalbursaries@vodacom.co.za