Motsepe Foundation Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MOTSEPE FOUNDATION
Patrice and Precious Motsepe (the Motsepe family) were the first family in Africa to join The Giving Pledge. The Giving Pledge is a commitment by the wealthiest individuals and families across the globe, to donate most of their wealth to philanthropy. The Giving Pledge was founded by Warren Buffet and Bill Gates, and since its inception, the Motsepe family have pledged half of their wealth to the poor.
The Foundation’s main objective is to improve the living standards of those living in poverty, as well as the unemployed and marginalised within the country. This will be done by various projects and initiatives that will help beneficiaries to become independent and self-sustaining.
ABOUT THE MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Motsepe Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
- View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here.
- View our other Science, Technology and Mathematics Bursaries and Scholarships here.
- View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MOTSEPE FOUNDATION 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 currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must have proven financial need
- Preference will be given to students completing Matric in 2025
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Motsepe Foundation Bursary Application 2026
The following supporting documents will be required in phase 2 of the application process, from shortlisted candidates:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips/ employment letter/ SASSA grant letter/ affidavit for informal traders/ death certificate if deceased etc – more detail can be found on the application form)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARY
6 June 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 Motsepe Foundation directly:
Tel: 011 324 1500
This bursary listing was last updated in May 2025.