FEENIX Bursary Programme 2022 for South African Graduates
Applications are invited from young South African graduates from the fields of Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology and Finance/Commerce for the 2022 FEENIX Bursary Programme. See the program requirements and how to apply below.
About FEENIX Graduate Bursary Programme
The Feenix team and its community believes in the potential of youth. FEENIX believes that access to education should not be dependent on wealth because education creates opportunities for youths to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the economy, achieve upward mobility, and change the world for the better for all in it.
For the Feenix Graduate Bursary programme, we are looking for students who have completed their undergraduate degrees in the Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology and Finance faculties in 2020 or 2021 with historical debt.
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Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizens
- 35 years old or younger
- Students must have completed their degree in 2020 or 2021
- Students must have outstanding student debt
- Completed undergraduate degree at one of the 26 Public South African universities (unfortunately no postgraduate degrees or diplomas)
- Students in the following fields of study
- Engineering
- Data Science
- Information Technology
- Finance/Commerce
- Students who are NOT registered for further studies in 2022
- Students looking to get their degree so they can seek employment
- Students with family household income under R600 000 per annum (under R850k per annum if a student with a disability)
- If you are a student with a disability please include a medical letter stating the nature of your disability
- Students agree to opt-in to providing progress updates over next 12 months for funder reporting purposes (E.g. have they found employment yet? Are they continuing with their studies?)
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Benefits of FEENIX Bursary Programme
- An opportunity to receive part or full funding for your studies including historical debt (everything on your fee statement will be covered such as tuition and accommodation expenses).
- Bursary candidates will receive access to a global-award winning financial literacy platform, Blackbullion South Africa. This platform delivers engaging and relevant content to help young South Africans make better financial decisions before, during and after University.
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Required Documents for Application
- An official fee statement (reflecting all debt accumulated) not older than 30 days on the university letterhead and/or stamped (Proof of Registration and Fee Quotations will NOT be accepted as a fee statement)
- A clear copy of your ID, certified and not older than 6 months*
- Note: ID card copy to include both sides of card
- Letter of completion (2020 or 2021)
- Academic Transcripts (if available)
- A motivation letter answering the questions “How would you describe your personal brand?” and “What makes your future worth investing in?” (1200 words max)
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How to Apply
Interesyed and eligible candidates should submit their application form online via the FEENIX bursary application portal here before the application closing date stated below.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the 2022 section of this bursary is 30th September 2022. Note that this is an annual bursary so you can apply next year also.
Note: Successful applicants will be contacted via email and telephone (please keep an eye out for communication from us using the contact details below)
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