ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – TOMORROW TRUST
The Tomorrow Trust is a South African non-profit organization, whose mission is to support orphaned and vulnerable children. The Trust aims to help needy students, through education and life skills, and thereby
empowering them to reach their full potential and become proactive members of society.The Trust’s programmes include: the Holiday and Saturday School Programme for junior (Grade 1 to 7) and senior (Grade 8 to 12) students, the Tertiary Programme which provides bursaries for various degrees studies at various institutions, the Shift Programme which aims to equip students with current skills needed in the workplace, the “I am little wings” Programme which addresses the education and psycho-social gaps in youth from orphaned and vulnerable households, the Stepping Stones Career Programme which aims to assist students with identifying and choosing a career path and lastly, the Alumni Programme which brings together all former Tomorrow Trust beneficiaries.
ABOUT THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME
The Tomorrow Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in ANY field, at public universities in South Africa.
www.zacareers.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Tomorrow Trust Bursary.
MORE ABOUT THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full university tuition fees, textbooks, equipment, accommodation, meals, transport and a living allowance.
Apart from the financial support, bursary recipients will also receive the following benefits:
- one-on-one monthly psychosocial support that focuses on mental well-being
- academic coaching and career guidance
- monthly specialised holistic workshops that focus on critical topics, to develop essential skills imperative for personal and professional growth
- networking opportunities and work readiness experiences
- volunteering opportunities with Grades R – Grades 12 at Tomorrow Trust
- joining a diverse community with countless opportunities to learn, grow and explore
- lifetime alumni membership upon graduation
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY
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):
Undergraduate Students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards an Undergraduate Degree in ANY field, in 2025
- You must be enrolled or intend to enroll in a public university in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your most recent exams (mid-year or June), if currently studying
- You must meet the entrance requirements stipulated for your course
- You must have a total household income of LESS than R650 000 per annum
Postgraduate Students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be in your final year of full-time study towards an Undergraduate degree and intend on pursue a Postgraduate degree in 2025 OR
- You must be a first time studying towards a Postgraduate degree OR
- You must be in your 3rd year of a 4-year Honours-level degree in 2024
- You must be studying at a public university in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for your Undergraduate degree
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics in Matric
- You must meet the entrance requirements stipulated for your course
- You must have a total household income of LESS than R600 000 per annum
- Preference will be given to students as defined by the BBBEE Act
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Tomorrow Trust Bursary Application 2025
Enter “www.zacareers.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Tomorrow Trust Bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Photograph (head and shoulders picture)
- Grade 11 final report and Matric June report, if currently in Matric (with school stamp)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full academic record, including the most recent available results (June 2024 examination results or progress report)
- Provisional acceptance letter from a university, if currently in Matric
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable/ death certificates or affidavit if deceased) (to be combined into 1 single pdf document)
- Reference letter from a teacher, lecturer, mentor, or tutor (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE TOMORROW TRUST BURSARY
30 September 2024.
(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 the Tomorrow Trust directly:
Email: info@tomorrowtrust.org.za
