Aspen South Africa offers bursaries to qualifying South African citizens who wish to pursue formal qualifications at selected institutions. This program is particularly aimed at supporting previously disadvantaged individuals and children of Aspen employees.
- Application Deadline: Not specified.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Aspen Bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be classified as a Previously Disadvantaged Individual (PDI).
- Must have applied for and been accepted into a public higher education institution.
- Family income should be between R350,000 and R500,000 per annum. Those below this bracket may still be considered if they meet the criteria but have not received a DHET bursary through NSFAS.
- The field of study should primarily be in IT, Accounting, or Computer Sciences. Exceptions will be made for students with disabilities to include other fields.
- Current pass rate must be 65% or above, with exceptions for individuals living with disabilities.
Academic Institutions Included
The bursary covers studies at various institutions across South Africa, including:
- Traditional Universities:
- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- University of the Western Cape (UWC)
- University of Stellenbosch (SU)
- University of the Free State (UFS)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
- University of Pretoria (UP)
- University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- Rhodes University (RU)
- North-West University (NWU)
- University of Limpopo (UL)
- Comprehensive Universities:
- University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
- University of Zululand (UniZulu)
- University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
- Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
- Universities of Technology:
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
- Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
- Central University of Technology (CUT)
- Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
- Specialised Institution:
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
Degrees Included
The bursary supports various degrees, including but not limited to:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Taxation
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Information Technology
- Bachelor of Data Science
- Bachelor of Engineering
Bursary Benefits
If successful, the Aspen bursary will cover:
- Registration Fees – up to 100%
- Tuition Fees – up to 100%
- Prescribed Books costs – up to 50%
Required Supporting Documents
Applicants must provide the following documentation:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Acceptance letter from the relevant institution.
- Tuition fees quotation/proforma invoice from the institution.
- Quotation for prescribed textbooks (if applicable).
- Final results from the previous academic year if continuing studies.
- Copies of pay slips for both parents/guardians or proof of UIF registration if unemployed.
Application Process
Interested candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and prepare their applications accordingly.