We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2024 Tomorrow Trust Undergrad Bursary is now open.
Tomorrow Trust is at the forefront of assisting orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa. Their comprehensive support extends beyond just academics. Just like in 2023, let’s look at the Tomorrow Trust Undergrad Bursary for 2024 and understand how you can benefit from it.
In South Africa, the Tomorrow Trust stands as a beacon of hope for orphaned and vulnerable children. This non-profit organisation offers holistic educational support, ensuring that these children not only thrive academically but also grow mentally, physically, and socially. The Tomorrow Trust Undergrad Bursary is one of their flagship initiatives designed to propel students into a brighter future.
Tomorrow Trust Undergrad Bursary Eligibility
To ensure that the bursary reaches the most deserving candidates, there are certain eligibility criteria in place:
- Age Limit: Applicants should be between 18 and 25 years old.
- Nationality: Only South African citizens are eligible to apply.
- Educational Background: This bursary is for those pursuing a full-time undergraduate or honours degree.
- Institution Preference: Applicants must be enrolled or intend to enrol at WITS, UJ, Stellenbosch, UCT, Rhodes, or UP.
- Academic History: Graduates who completed their undergraduate studies between January 2020 and December 2023 can apply.
- Degree Limitation: Tomorrow Trust does not support Masters and Ph.D. students.
Application Procedure
Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure your application is correctly submitted:
- Application Platform: All applications are to be completed online at the official Tomorrow Trust Bursary Application portal.
- Required Documents: Ensure you have the necessary documents ready.
- A motivation letter describing your chosen field of study and your post-graduation plans
- Certified copy of your ID.
- Proof of household income, including documents for all members
- Current matriculation students need to submit their Grade 11 end-year report and Grade 12 term-2 report.
- For those already matriculated or in an undergraduate programme, provide the latest official transcript and matriculation certificate.
- Applicants under 18 years of age require a guardian consent form.
- Avoid Common Mistakes: Ensure your application is complete and accurate. Any incomplete applications or those with misrepresentations will be disregarded.
- Application Confirmation: Upon submission, you’ll receive a confirmation email. If you don’t hear back within four months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Assistance: If facing any challenges with the online application, contact Support@AuraAMS.app.
Application Dates
- Opening Date: Applications are currently open.
- Closing Date: The last date for application submission is Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 12 p.m.
- Bursary Allocation: Successful applicants will be awarded the bursary for the 2024 academic year.
