The 2025/2026 ROSOND Bursaries Opened

ROSOND has opened its 2025/2026 Bursaries program and is inviting applicants to apply now. All interested applicants should apply using the details below.

Bursary Application closing date  is 27 August 2025/2026

Targeted Specific Areas

  • Gauteng: Ekurhuleni Local Municipality
  • Gauteng: Merafong City Local Municipality
  • Gauteng: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
  • Gauteng: West Rand District Municipality
  • Limpopo: Waterberg District Municipality
  • Limpopo: Thabazimbi Local Municipality
  • Limpopo: Sekhukhune District Municipality
  • Limpopo: Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
  • Mpumalanga: Umjindi Local Municipality
  • North-West: Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
  • North-West: Rustenburg Local Municipality
  • Northern-Cape: Gamagara Local Municipality
  • Northern-Cape: Tsantsabane Local Municipality
  • Northern-Cape: Joe Morolong Local Municipality
  • Northern-Cape: Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality
  • Northern-Cape: Kgatelopele Local Municipality
  • Northern-Cape: Griekwa Stad

Requirements

  • Certified ID Copy
  • Certified Matric Certificate Copy
  • Certified Academic Results
  • Copy of your current Financial Statement from the institution
  • A Motivational Letter stating why the bursary should be awarded to you.Proof of Address (bursary only open to below-specified areas)
  • Proof of registration with a tertiary institution.
  • Proof of combined household income (bank statements/ sworn affidavit)

Who can apply

• Second & Third Year Students between 18 -28years of age.
• Must have a GPA score of 50-60% average.
• Residents of listed targeted areas areas.

Supported Study Fields

  • I.T.
  • Mining
  • Finance
  • Geology
  • Engineering
  • Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Data Scientists

How to apply

Send your submissions to: bursaries@mcfoundation.org.za


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