For Coloured Girls Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – FOR COLOURED GIRLS

For Coloured Girls is a non-profit organisation whose main aim is to provide resources and support to young coloured girls, from grades 8 to 12, in order for them to achieve academic success. For Coloured Girls aims to help those from underprivileged communities who have no access to academic or other learning resources.

The organisation believes that through its foundation, a change in the lives of these young women can be made leading to positive outcomes as well as the prevention of many risky behaviours. The organisation further echos this by providing young girls with the proper assistance needed to make healthy long term decisions about their lives that will impact both them and their families in a positive manner. For Coloured Girls conducts all its work based on its beliefs, principles and values- respect, integrity, professionalism, and responsibility.
 

ABOUT THE FOR COLOURED GIRLS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The For Coloured Girls Bursary Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

The bursary will fund High School (Grade 8 to 12) or Undergraduate studies (first or second year), preferably within language and STEM fields. Students with potential and passion to further their academic qualifications are invited to apply.

The Foundation aims to provide female high school students with support and resources, through mentoring, learning and development initiatives. Students with the potential and passion to further their academic qualifications, will have access to psychological and financial aid at higher institutions, especially young women who have been subject to “disadvantaged” circumstance.

• View our other Bursaries and Scholarships for female students here.
• View our other High School Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOR COLOURED GIRLS 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 female
• Preference will be given to students who have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% or a 6 on the academic levels
• Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards language and STEM fields
• Preference will be given to students who intend on studying towards a qualification listed as a “scarce skill” (find the list of top 100 scarce skills as determined by the Department of Higher Education and Training here)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FOR COLOURED GIRLS BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: For Coloured Girls Bursary Application 2025

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

• Proof of latest results (certified copy)
• An essay stating why you would like to participate in the programme (including the following 3 topics: how the structure of the course is of relevance or interest to you, benefits you hope to receive from the programme, how you will apply knowledge and skills you gain to develop your career)

Note: this application is the first round – candidates who are accepted within this round will be informed of how to complete the next phase of the bursary application.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE FOR COLOURED GIRLS BURSARY

31 January 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 For Coloured Girls directly:
Tel: 064 020 8709
Email: info@forcolouredgirlsbursary.org.za
 

This bursary listing was last updated in January 2025.