Sando Bursary Trust Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SANDO BURSARY TRUST

The Sando Bursary Trust is dedicated to creating brighter futures for South Africa’s youth by offering access to quality university education. They are committed to supporting talented students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential and build successful lives.

They focus especially on the “missing middle” – students who may not meet the criteria for government funding, yet still face financial barriers to pursuing higher education. By empowering these young individuals, the Trust strives to make a meaningful impact where it’s needed most.
 

ABOUT THE SANDO TRUST BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED

The Sando Bursary Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Western Cape province, for studies in ANY field.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Bursaries and Scholarships for studies in ANY field here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE SANDO BURSARY TRUST BURSARY

Selection for candidates will be based on 2 main factors: financial needs and academic potential.

Students will receive personalised financial and mentoring support, based on individual circumstances and needs.

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 Sando Bursary Trust Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SANDO BURSARY TRUST 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 reside within the Western Cape province
• You must be currently in Matric or have recently completed Matric
• You must be entering your 1st year of study in ANY field, in 2026
• You must have a total household income of LESS than R50 000 per month or R600 000 per annum
• You must have a minimum overall average of 60% for Matric final or mid-term results
• You must NOT have a criminal record
• Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged groups, however all applicants will be considered and those with top marks will be selected

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SANDO BURSARY TRUST BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Sando Bursary Trust Bursary Application 2026

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

You will be required to add a short motivational paragraph, to support your application.
 

Shortlisted candidates will then be contacted (via email or phone call) after 31 August 2025 and will be required to fill in a full application. This full application will require students to submit the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document / Birth certificate (certified copy)
• Matric certificate or Matric latest results
• Parents/ guardians/ spouse proof of household income (latest payslips if emplopyed/ latest financial statements if self-employed, sworn affidavit if unemployed)
• Parents/ guardians/ spouse death certificate if deceased
• Parents/ guardians/ spouse divorce certificate if divorced

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SANDO BURSARY TRUST BURSARY

31 August 2025.
(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 Sando Bursary Trust directly:
Tel: 021 418 2270
Email: info@sandotrust.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact the Sando Bursary Trust 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 August 2025.

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.