Telkom Bursaries

Telkom opens doors with their bursaries, widening opportunities for deserving candidates within the communication fields. This group is offering study at any University as well as the University of Technology. Candidates will be required to work for Telkom for a period equal to their bursary term.

Bursaries are made available yearly for candidates from their 1^st year of study up until their 4^th year of study. The Foundation was established in 1998 but only registered as a trust in 2002; their main focus is to aid talented deserving candidates from disadvantaged communities to reach their goals. They have many educational opportunities yearly while making a difference in many lives.

Their bursaries focus mainly on the fields within Engineering and Business. The usual amount of a bursary per candidate is about R95 000, these cover the tuition, the housing as well as meals and transport.

Telkom Bursaries Available

Telkom Bursaries has the following fields of study available for qualifying candidates:

University Undergraduate Studies

Engineering
Computer & Electronic Eng
Light Current Electronic Eng
Light Current Electrical Eng
Computer Science & Information Technology
Computer Science
Software Development
Information Technology
Marketing
Information Technology – Marketing
Information Systems – Marketing
Business Science – Marketing
Marketing Management

University of Technology Undergraduate Studies

Engineering
Electrical Light Current Eng
Computer Systems Eng
Information Technologies
Information Technology – Communication Networks
Information Technology – Technical Applications
Marketing
Marketing

Telkom Bursaries Requirements

Candidates wishing to apply for one of Telkom’s bursaries will require the following:

Candidates must be a South African citizen
Candidates in Grade 12 or 11 may apply (Grade 11 will be pre-evaluated)
Candidates must provide proof of income and need for financial aid
Candidates must have a valid South African ID book / card
Candidates must pass English Communication Skills
Candidates must provide full academic records

Depending on the field of study the NSC rating for candidates will differ ranging from 60% to 80% for specific subject.

More Telkom Opportunities

Telkom also has a School Grant Program that focuses mainly on rural areas throughout South Africa. The program is in aid of high school education specifically for Science and Mathematics. This program provides aid for Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 candidates from low household income families. This is only for candidates attending public schools. The program includes the registration, books as well as tuition fees and in specific cases also residence and extra tuition fees.

Candidates wanting to apply will require the following:

Science with a 60% or higher symbol
Mathematics with a 60% or higher symbol
Candidates must also pass English

Interested candidates can follow the same directions for application as provided for the bursary program.

Telkom Bursaries Application

Bursaries applications online are not available but the forms can be collected from your nearest Telkom Centre for learning in your community. Fill the form in completely and make sure all documents are certified copies and accompany your application. For more information visit the Telkom Website, their Foundation Website and you can also have a look at the application form here.

Completed application forms with all relevant documentation can be posted to the address found on the application. Candidates can also deliver their application forms with relevant documentation to one of the following addresses:

Telkom Graduate Development Scheme

Corner of 16^th Avenue and Main road

Walmer

Port Elizabeth

1039 Pretoria

Old Kempton Park / Pretoria Road

Olifantsfontein

14 Heronmere Road

Booysens

Johannesburg

4 Oliver Lea Drive

Rossburgh

Durban

11 East Burger Street

Bloemfontein

8 Bosmansdam Road

Milnerton

Cape Town

For any additional information feel free to contact the Graduate Development Scheme at:

0860 77 66 55

Telkom Bursaries Closing Date

Applications for bursaries open yearly on the first day of March and closes on the last day of July. Candidates, who have not heard from Telkom by the end of September after submitting their application, can assume their application has been unsuccessful.

If you are interested in the fields as mentioned collect your application and apply for a life changing opportunity.