BET Software is a company built by highly skilled software engineers.
They specialize in creating world-class online and retail betting solutions, leveraging their expertise to develop other high-volume transaction software applications.
Beyond their core business, BET Software is committed to empowering individuals and communities through their Corporate Social Investment (CSI) program.
This program focuses on enhancing access to technology by supporting skill development and providing crucial ICT equipment.
The BET Software Bursary exemplifies this commitment.
By awarding financial assistance to deserving students pursuing ICT-related degrees, the program invests in South Africa’s future tech talent.
About the BET Software Bursary
The BET Software Bursary provides financial support to South African students enrolled in, or intending to enroll in, a recognized and accredited South African higher learning institution.
The bursary specifically targets students pursuing degrees in the following ICT fields:
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Information Systems
- Information Technology and Information Systems
- Software Engineering
- System and Network Administration
The bursary is awarded for a single academic year, with successful recipients encouraged to reapply for continued funding in subsequent years.
Following graduation, bursary recipients gain the opportunity to join the BET Software Graduate Programme.
This program provides graduates with a platform to sharpen their skills and potentially gain valuable work-back experience within the company.
BET Software Bursary Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the BET Software Bursary, applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
- South African citizenship is mandatory.
- Completion of Matric is essential.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or intend to pursue, one of the listed ICT-related qualifications.
- Enrollment or registration at a recognized and accredited South African higher learning institution is a requirement.
- A minimum average of 65% in Matric is necessary.
- Students with disabilities are welcome to apply.
- Applicants currently enrolled in tertiary studies must have achieved a minimum average of 60% in their previous year of study.
BET Software Bursary Application Requirements
Applications for the BET Software Bursary are exclusively accepted online.
To ensure a complete application, the following supporting documents must be submitted along with the online application form:
- A certified copy of your South African ID document.
- Proof of acceptance from your chosen tertiary institution. This document should clearly outline the full registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, course duration, qualification type, and academic year.
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate (applicants applying for first-year studies only).
- Detailed quotation of fees from your chosen institution (applicants applying for first-year studies only).
- If already enrolled in tertiary studies, submit a statement of your account and a quotation of fees from your institution.
- Academic transcripts for the last 12 months of study (applicable to current tertiary students).
- A compelling motivational letter outlining why you deserve the bursary award. Consider referring to resources available online for guidance on writing an effective bursary application motivational letter.
- Medical letter/doctor’s letter confirming your disability (applicable to students with disabilities).
How to Apply
Applications for the BET Software Bursary are submitted online via the BET Software website.
Go to the company’s careers section or search for “BET Software Bursary Application” for further details.
How to Contact
For any inquiries related to the BET Software Bursary program, please contact BET Software directly through the following methods:
- Telephone: 087 362 7000
- Email: [email protected]
Closing Date for the BET Software Bursary
Please note the application deadline for the BET Software Bursary is October 31, 2024.
Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
I highly recommend submitting your application well before the closing date to ensure it is reviewed for the upcoming academic year.