Mukuru is a leading Africa money transfer provider that allows customers to move money in a convenient, safe and affordable way.
Mukuru was founded in 2004, in the United Kingdom, and today the company offers a wide range of trusted payout locations, in over 20 countries, including: Botswana, Cameroon, DRC, eSwatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as well as Bangladesh, China, India and Pakistan.
ABOUT THE MUKURU BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Mukuru is inviting foreign national students within South Africa, to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
The bursary is available to students who will be pursuing studies in any of these fields:
- Business Analysis
- Information Technology Engineers
- Software Architecture
- Software Development
- Software Development Management
- Software Quality Assurance
MORE ABOUT THE MUKURU BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees and textbooks only.
Mukuru will select 2 candidates to receive the bursary award and successful bursary recipients will be announced on 14 February 2024.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MUKURU 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):
- You must be an African foreign national (not South Africans)
- You must have completed Matric
- You must intend on studying towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
- You must be registered to study at a University or University of Technology in South Africa
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MUKURU BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at:
Mukuru Bursary Application 2024
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document or Passport (certified copy)
- Proof of status in South Africa/ eligibility to be in South Africa (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent academic results (certified copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter, stating why you should be awarded the bursary and how the bursary will help you financially and professionally
- Reference letter (signed and from an educator, coach, or adult who has led you or taught you)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE MUKURU BURSARY
31 January.
(Applications submitted after these dates 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 Mukuru directly:
Tel: 086 001 8555 (Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 19:00)