Tomorrow Trust Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – TOMORROW TRUST

The Tomorrow Trust is a South African non-profit organization, whose mission is to support orphaned and vulnerable children. The Trust aims to help needy students, through education and life skills, and thereby empowering them to reach their full potential and become proactive members of society.

The Trust’s programmes include: the Holiday and Saturday School Programme for junior (Grade 1 to 7) and senior (Grade 8 to 12) students, the Tertiary Programme which provides bursaries for various degrees studies at various institutions, the Shift Programme which aims to equip students with current skills needed in the workplace, the “I am little wings” Programme which addresses the education and psycho-social gaps in youth from orphaned and vulnerable households, the Stepping Stones Career Programme which aims to assist students with identifying and choosing a career path and lastly, the Alumni Programme which brings together all former Tomorrow Trust beneficiaries.
 

ABOUT THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME

The Tomorrow Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate Degree studies in ANY field, at selected universities: University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University (SU), University of Johannesburg (UJ), University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), University of the Pretoria (UP), Rhodes University (RU).

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 Tomorrow Trust Bursary.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full university fees, textbooks, equipment, laptop, accommodation allowance and a living allowance.

Apart from the financial support, bursary recipients will also receive the following: one-on-one monthly psychosocial support that focuses on mental well-being, academic coaching, career guidance and a general sounding board. Students will also partake in the monthly specialised holistic workshops that focus on critical topics that will set them apart in the working world and in life.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TOMORROW 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 be between the ages of 18 and 25 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards an Undergraduate Degree in ANY field, in 2024
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at any of the following institutions: University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University (SU), University of Johannesburg (UJ), University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), University of the Pretoria (UP), Rhodes University (RU)
  • You must meet the entrance requirements for your chosen qualification
  • You must NOT be employed on a full-time basis

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Tomorrow Trust Bursary Application 2024

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

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final report and Matric June report, if currently in Matric (with school stamp)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Latest official transcript, if currently studying (on university letterhead)
  • Motivational Letter, including the following: why you chose your field of study and your plans for your qualification after graduation
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable/ death certificates or affidavit if deceased) (to be combined into 1 single pdf document)
  • Students under 18: a completed and signed consent form (.docx) by a parent or guardian – to comply with POPI regulations
  • Students under 18: parent or guardian ID document (certified copy)

 

SELECTION FOR THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME

All applicants will receive confirmation of their application via email.

Applicants will be notified if their application was unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews. If you do not receive any feedback within 4 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY

31 October 2023 (at 12:00) – 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 Tomorrow Trust directly:
Email: info@tomorrow.org.za

For any questions relating to the online application, please contact ExcelAtUni:
Email: Support@AuraAMS.app
 

Please do NOT contact the Tomorrow 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 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.