MTN Bursary South Africa 2026 – 2027
ABOUT THE COMPANY – MTN
MTN South Africa Foundation Bursary
MTN Bursary South Africa | The MTN Group (previously known as M-Cell), is a mobile telecommunications company/ cellular network provider based in South Africa, was founded in 1994. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, but operates across throughout the African continent, as well as in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In total, MTN operates in 22 countries across the globe.
MTN provides voice and data solutions, digital services, e-commerce services, data bundles, contracts and top-up airtime to its over 30 million customers. The company serves personal and business customers alike and is known for sponsoring a range of rugby, football, lifestyle and music events.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
MTN will be awarding bursaries to deserving students within the following fields of study:
- Accounting / Accounting Science
- Internal Accounting
- Business Risk Management
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Light Current Engineering
- Computer Applications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Software Development
- Information Systems
- Technology
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Studying or intend on studying at a recognised South African tertiary institute
- Good academic record
- *Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students
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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Students who meet the eligibility requirements can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record (on tertiary institution letterhead)
- Latest academic transcripts (certified copies)
- Proof of enrollment in one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Proof of household income (latest payslips/ affidavit if unemployed/ pension statement if on state pension)
- Full Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter explaining where you see yourself in the future and how this bursary will help you achieve your dreams
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: MTNBursaries@mtn.co.za
2) Fax: 011 912 5127
3) Post:
Bursary Department
MTN Bursary Connection
C/O SAIRR
P.O. Box 32597
Braamfontein
2017
CLOSING DATE
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact MTN directly:
The Bursary Department
Email: MTNBursaries@mtn.co.za
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