Cornerstone Institute Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE

Cornerstone Institute is a registered non-profit private higher education provider dedicated to empowering students through accessible, values-driven learning. The institution offers a wide range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, including certificates; short courses; degrees; and honours programmes. Their qualifications offered fall within the fields of Humanities, Entrepreneurship and Economic Transformation.

With both online and on-campus study options, Cornerstone enables students from South Africa and beyond to pursue quality education that fits their lifestyle and career goals.
 

ABOUT THE CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Cornerstone Institute is inviting students to apply for their Give Back 100 bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

100 bursaries will be awarded for online studies through the Cornerstone Institute, towards the following qualifications:

  • Higher Certificate in Business Studies (90 bursaries)
  • Bachelor of Commerce degrees (10 bursaries)

(Read more about these courses here).

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Cornerstone Institute Bursary.
 

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be committed to completing your studies
  • You must have a laptop that is less than 5 years old
  • You must have internet access
  • You must live within 1 hour travelling distance of Salt River, Cape Town
  • You must fall into either 1 of these categories:
    • School leaver: recently completed school with a strong academic records and lack the finances to pursue a higher education
    • Unemployed youth or adult: between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, unemployed and wishing to enhance your chances of employability by completing a qualification
    • Working professional: currently employed and wish to upskill, advance your career, and unlock new opportunities

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Cornerstone Institute Give Back 100 Bursary Application

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Cornerstone Institute bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • Grade 11 Report, if currently in Matric
  • Grade 12 Report, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric Certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Further Qualification Certificates, if applicable
  • Latest academic transcripts, if applicable
  • Motivational Letter: detailed letter demonstrating your commitment and goals
  • Proof of Financial Need: parents or guardians proof of household income or affidavits if unemployed
  • Letter of Recommendation from a parent, teacher, or employer (at least 1)
  • Award or Recognition Certificates, if applicable

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE BURSARY

12 December 2025 (extension).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Cornerstone Institute directly:
Tel: 021 448 0050
 

Please do NOT contact the Cornerstone Institute if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in November 2025.

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