Monocle Foundation Bursary Programme

Bursary Details

Established in 2014, the Monocle Foundation is a philanthropic educational trust aiming to offer tertiary-level scholarships for previously disadvantaged black females. The foundation has positively transformed the lives of numerous South African women and is continuously expanding its impact with aspirations to become a leading scholarship provider throughout the country.

They are dedicated to investing in women and enabling them to achieve their full potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. This includes improving access to education, promoting financial literacy, providing essential resources, and advocating for gender equality.

The Foundation has always had a strong focus on personal development, training, and education at Monocle – not just for employees, but for society at large. The Monocle Foundation Bursary Programme is committed to supporting women of colour who have limited to no funding, and who are currently studying in a variety of graduate and postgraduate fields.

Candidate Requirements

• Black females with limited to no funding
• South African students who are in their second year of study, or higher
• Accepted courses include (but are not limited to)
  • Accounting
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Mathematics
  • Medicine

Bursary Inclusion

As a recipient of this bursary, you will be given the unique opportunity to focus on your education while we take care of the expenses. Kick-start your future with confidence and comprehensive support from the Monocle Foundation:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation fees
• A laptop
• Book and study material allowance
• Subsistence allowance
• Career counselling
• A free MS Office course

Field of Study
Engineering