ITHUBA Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ITHUBA HOLDINGS

ITHUBA Holdings is the operator of the National Lottery in South Africa, since in 2015. ITHUBA is a privately owned company, which aims to make a positive contribution to socio-economic development within South Africa, through ethical and efficient operation of the National Lottery, in a manner that will engender a spirit of pride among its shareholders, key strategic partners and staff.
 

ABOUT THE ITHUBA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

ITHUBA Holdings is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

• Accounting
• Management Accounting & Finance
• Marketing

Information Technology:

• Computer Science
• Software Development

The ITHUBA Holdings bursary aims to assist South African youth from previously disadvantaged communities, by funding their tertiary studies within sectors in high demand, namely Commerce and Information Technology.
 

• View our other Commerce Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Computer & IT Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.

MORE ABOUT THE ITHUBA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OTHER BENEFITS & SELECTION

The all-inclusive bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: tuition, technology equipment, stationery, study material, accommodation and stipend.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ITHUBA 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 currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must achieved a minimum result of 70% for each subject, in your previous year of study
• You must achieved a minimum overall average of 70%, in your previous year of study
• You must be willing to specialise in a Commerce or IT field of study
• You must be dedicated to your studies and intend on maintaining a strong academic record throughout your studies
• You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
• You must have a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per year
• You must have a vision and mission that aligns with the Foundation (you must be diligent, enthusiastic, dedicated to succeed and give back to your community)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ITHUBA BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: ITHUBA Bursary Application 2025

Applicants will be required to Create an Account before they can Login and apply.

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

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric results/ certificate (certified copy)
• Latest academic transcript/ results, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of provisional admission/ acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of provisional admission for residency or private accommodation (on institutions letterhead)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslip or employment letter if employed/ affidavit if an informal trader/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA letter if receiving a grant: certified copy)
• Motivational letter, explaining why you should be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ITHUBA BURSARY

30 November 2024.
(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 scholarship programme, please contact ITHUBA Holdings directly:
Tel: 011 346 6000
Email: info@ithubalottery.co.za
 

This bursary listing was last updated in November 2024.