FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Bursaries 2027: Honours Funding for STEM and Psychology
FirstRand Empowerment Foundation
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About This Scholarship
The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation is offering bursaries for South African students pursuing their first full-time Honours degree in selected STEM and Psychology fields. This opportunity provides comprehensive financial support for tuition, accommodation, and stipends at public universities in South Africa.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Tuition fees covered
- Accommodation costs up to a threshold of R65,000
- Monthly travelling stipends
- Food vouchers
- Airtime vouchers
- Student support and development services
Who Can Apply
- 1 Be a South African citizen.
- 2 Be Black, as defined by the B-BBEE Act (African, Coloured, or Indian).
- 3 Be between 18 and 35 years old on 31 December 2027.
- 4 Have completed Matric with at least 60% for NSC Mathematics (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted).
- 5 Have achieved a minimum average of 60% in your undergraduate degree.
- 6 Be entering your first full-time, one-year Honours degree in 2027.
- 7 Be studying towards an eligible qualification at a minimum NQF Level 8.
- 8 Attend a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa.
- 9 Meet the admission requirements for your chosen Honours programme.
- 10 Have a combined household income of no more than R700,000 per annum.