Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) and bottler for The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC). CCBSA is a recently merged private entity that operates across South Africa – manufacturing, bottling, and distributing non-alcoholic beverages to various customers, from large retailers to small traders.
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) recently launched the Study Buddy Fund, which is committed to providing academically deserving students with access to further education and training.
ABOUT THE CCBSA STUDY BUDDY FUND BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is inviting the Matric class of 2021, to apply for the Study Buddy Fund bursary, for the 2024 academic year.
The bursary will be awarded for ANY field of study, to 70 students who matriculated in 2021. CCBSA will select 5 students from these 14 host communities: Alexandra, Duduza, Eldorado, Elrichpark, Freedom Park, Grabouw, Kensington, Korsten, (Inanda, Kwamashu, Ntuzuma),
Motsoaledi, Ratanda, Seshego, Tembisa, and Tswelopele.
MORE ABOUT THE CCBSA BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and accommodation. Bursary recipients will also receive career advice, study hacks and access to support groups.
Successful candidates will be contacted by no later than 11 February 2024 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CCBSA 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 have completed Matric in 2021
- You must reside in one of these 14 host communities: Alexandra, Duduza, Eldorado, Elrichpark, Freedom Park, Grabouw, Kensington, Korsten, (Inanda, Kwamashu, Ntuzuma), Motsoaledi, Ratanda, Seshego, Tembisa or Tswelopele
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must intend on studying towards a qualification in ANY field, in 2024
- You must intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CCBSA BURSARY
Students can apply by submitting clear copies of the following documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Matric certificate, if available (certified copy)
- Matric preliminary or final results, if certificate is not available (certified copy)
- Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary (maximum 300 words)
- Your full name
- Your school name
Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
(Insert the words “Study Buddy Fund Application 2024” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE CCBSA BURSARY
31 January.
(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 Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) directly:
Email: [email protected]