Location: Johannesburg
Closing Date: 15 September 2025 (5:00 PM SAST)
Level: Postgraduate (Honours, Master’s, Doctoral)
Fields of Study:
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Sustainability-related fields, including:
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Natural Sciences
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Law
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Engineering (including Chemical Engineering)
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Economics
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BCom / Bac
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Website: Welcome – Impembelelo Trust (If you need help locating the specific bursary page, let me know and I’ll assist.)
✅ Who Can Apply?
You must:
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Be African, Coloured, or Indian, per B-BBEE definitions
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Be a South African citizen
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Intend to study full-time towards a postgraduate qualification in 2026
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Have achieved at least 70% average for the 2024/25 academic year
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Be studying at a South African accredited institution
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Demonstrate financial need, disability, or exceptional academic results (for full cost funding)
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
💰 Funding Covers:
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Full Cost of Study (FCS): Tuition, books, accommodation, and more — for those who are:
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Financially needy (household income ≤ R350,000/year)
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Living with a disability
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Exceptional academic achievers
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Partial Cost of Study (PCS): Covers partial tuition or related costs
📋 Required Documents Checklist (Certified & Clear Copies):
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✅ South African ID
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✅ Academic record (latest results included)
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✅ Proof of address
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✅ Proof of income (any of the following as applicable):
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Salary/wage slips of parents or guardians
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Affidavit (if unemployed/self-employed)
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Bank statements or audited financials (if self-employed)
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SASSA letter (if receiving grants)
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Death certificate(s) (if parent/s are deceased)
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Court order or affidavit for child support
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✅ Budget breakdown (showing what funding is needed for your course)
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✅ 500-word motivation letter:
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Why you should be awarded the bursary
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How your degree will contribute to sustainable development in SA
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✅ Two reference letters (from lecturers or student leaders)
🗓️ Important Dates:
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Application Deadline: 15 September 2025 at 17:00 SAST
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Interview Invitations: By end of November 2025
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Final Selection & Notification: By second week of February 2026
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Payment of Fees: Made directly to the institution once proof of registration is provided
⚠️ Disqualification Alerts:
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Missing documents
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Incomplete applications
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Late submission (after 15 Sept 2025)
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Applications for paying off past debts or loans (not allowed)