Vodacom External Bursary Programme 2026
Vodacom Foundation
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Vodacom External Bursary Programme is an academic merit bursary designed for ambitious, driven students in their first, second, or third year of undergraduate study at South African tertiary institutions. The programme covers full tuition, accommodation, textbooks, meals, and provides additional benefits including laptops, cellphones, and structured workplace exposure.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full university accommodation
- Capped amount for private accommodation
- Full registration and tuition fees
- Textbook allocation
- Meal allowance
- Laptop
- Cellphone
- Orientation workshop for new students
- Workplace exposure through structured Vacation Work programme
- Work Readiness skills training
- Full access to Wellness Programme in partnership with Lyra Wellbeing Services
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a South African citizen by birth
- 2 Must undertake full-time undergraduate studies in a South African tertiary institution
- 3 Must pass Grade 12 with exemption, obtaining an average of 70% or higher across all subjects
- 4 Must have a minimum of 65% average or higher if in first year of tertiary studies and above