Are you a talented and financially disadvantaged South African student residing in the Western Cape with a passion for Mathematics or Computer Science?
If so, the Mezzanine Bursary program might be the perfect opportunity for you to achieve your academic goals.
Mezzanine is a South African tech startup and a subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, a multinational telecommunications corporation.
The company’s mission aligns with empowering a productive, healthy, and well-educated society through fostering economic prosperity.
Since 2012, Mezzanine has actively built innovative technological solutions for customers in healthcare and agriculture across Africa.
Their bursary program reflects this commitment to education, specifically within the tech sector.
About the Mezzanine Bursary
The Mezzanine Bursary program offers financial support to deserving South African students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Mathematics or Computer Science.
The bursary aims to bridge the financial gap for students with exceptional academic potential facing financial constraints.
Residents of the Western Cape province are encouraged to apply.
The bursary offers comprehensive financial support, covering essential expenses like:
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks allowance (per semester)
- University accommodation
- Monthly subsistence allowance
Additionally, the bursary presents a unique advantage, the opportunity to engage in job shadowing and networking with Mezzanine staff.
This valuable experience allows students to gain practical industry insights and potentially build professional connections for future career prospects.
Mezzanine Bursary Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Mezzanine Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- South African Citizenship (by birth): You must be a South African citizen by birth.
- Western Cape Residency: You must reside within the Western Cape province.
- Age Limit: You must be no older than 27 years old.
- Employment Status: You must be unemployed.
- Academic Background:
- You must have completed Matric with exemption.
- You must be enrolled full-time in an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- You must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mathematics or Computer Science.
- You must be in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study (4th year applicants must be registered for an undergraduate degree).
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your first year of tertiary studies.
- Financial Need: You must demonstrate financial need.
- No Other Bursary: You cannot be receiving any other bursary award for the 2024 academic year.
- Clean Record: You must have no criminal record and a clear credit record.
- T&C Agreement: You must be willing to read and agree to the Mezzanine Bursary Terms & Conditions.
Mezzanine Bursary Application Requirements
All applications must be submitted online through Mezzanine’s website.
Along with your online application, ensure you submit clear copies of the following documents:
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Full academic transcript to date (on university letterhead and stamped)
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter (1 page) outlining your academic goals and reasons for needing the bursary
- Proof of registration/acceptance for the 2024 academic year (on university letterhead)
- Most recent fee statement/quotation for the 2025 academic year
- Proof of your parents’/guardians’ household income (recent payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, or proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)
How to Apply
Visit Mezzanine’s website to access the online application portal.
Ensure you have all the required documents prepared before submitting your application. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
How to Contact Mezzanine Bursary
For any queries related to the Mezzanine Bursary program, please contact Mezzanine directly at [email protected].
Mezzanine Bursary Closing Date
The closing date for the 2025 Mezzanine Bursary program is yet to be announced.