Sage Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SAGE

Sage is the market leader for integrated accounting, payroll, and payment systems. The company specialises in accounting and business management software development aimed at small and medium sized business, although it does offer expertise and business solutions for larger businesses.

Over the last 2 decades, Sage has become a local leader in business software solutions backed by the strength of the global Sage brand. The company has more than 11,000 colleagues who support millions of entrepreneurs across more than 20 countries as they power the global economy.
 

ABOUT THE SAGE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Sage South Africa is inviting students to apply for their external bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate degree studies in these fields:

  • Accounting and Finance (BCom)
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology

Bursaries will also be awarded to students with disabilities, for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in ALL fields of study.

Sage South Africa is committed to the upliftment of previously disadvantaged youth and youth living with disabilities, by providing them with funding to further their studies at university level.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE SAGE BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses (up to a capped amount): tuition fees, stationery, books and accommodation in residence or private accommodation.

The bursary will cover current fees and outstanding student debt.

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 Sage Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAGE 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 a South African citizen
  • You must be a previously disadvantaged individual (PDI)
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2024 (from first to final year)
  • You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
  • Current Matric students: you must have achieved a minimum result of 75% for Mathematics and Physical Science
  • Current university students: you must have consistently achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
  • Students with a disability: you must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in ANY field
  • You must have a total household income of between R350 000 and R500 000 per annum (if your household income is less than R350 000 per annum, you must have applied for NSFAS funding – if you applied for NSFAS but did not receive it, you may apply for this bursary)
  • Preference will be given to students with disabilities

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAGE BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Sage Bursary Application 2024

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

Applicants must read the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page before applying.
 

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):

  • Clear photograph (head and shoulders)
  • South African ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric June results, if currently in Matric
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric
  • Full academic record and latest available results (June 2023 examination results or progress report)
  • Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit stating annual income if self-employed/ most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ most recent bank statements if they own a business/ SASSA letter stating the grants received if applicable)
  • Parents death certificates if deceased
  • Letter from the court stating child support amounts if parents are divorced or affidavit from the parent stating the child support amount received if parents are separated
  • Proof of disability if applicable (doctors medical report/ note)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAGE BURSARY

30 November 2023 (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 these bursary programmes, please contact StudyTrust (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
Bursary enquiries
Tel: 011 403 1632
Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za
 

Please do NOT contact StudyTrust or Sage 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 October 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.