Closing Date: 10 December 2025
Location: South Africa (Public Universities nationwide)
Company/Organisation: Tomorrow Trust
Apply Link: https://tomorrow.devman.co.za/bursary/portal/
Overview
The Tomorrow Trust Bursary Programme 2026 supports South African youth who wish to pursue STEM qualifications but face financial and socio-economic barriers. The bursary is tailored for orphaned and vulnerable youth, first-generation university students, and learners from low-income households.
Funding excludes Master’s degrees but covers undergraduate and postgraduate STEM studies at public universities.
About the Tomorrow Trust
The Tomorrow Trust is a South African NPO focused on empowering vulnerable youth through:
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Holiday & Saturday School Programme (Grades 1–12)
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Tertiary Bursary Programme
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Shift Programme (4IR skills)
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I Am Little Wings (psycho-social support)
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Stepping Stones Career Programme
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Alumni Programme
The organisation provides holistic academic, emotional, and career development support.
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship & Age
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Must be a South African citizen
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Aged 18–31 years
Academic Criteria
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Completed Matric or currently in Matric (2025)
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Must be studying/planning to study a full-time STEM degree
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Undergraduate or postgraduate (excluding Masters)
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Must be pursuing a first qualification
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Must attend a public university
First-Generation Student Criteria
Parents:
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Must not hold a university degree
(Exceptions: incomplete degrees, employer-funded diplomas/short courses) -
Household income must be R350 000 or less per year
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SASSA beneficiaries: proof required
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Self-employed parents: affidavit + 3 months’ bank statements
Funding Rules
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Must not be employed full-time
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Must not be fully funded by NSFAS or another bursary
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Partial funding allowed
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Merit-based awards allowed
What the Bursary Offers
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Tuition support
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Academic development
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Mentorship
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Workshops
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Psychosocial support
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Holistic growth and preparation for the world of work