TTI is a Bursary Management firm, whose main aim is to provide skills development bursaries to students on behalf of large enterprises. They provide assistance to students by ensuring that they have the means to access opportunities to further their studies in higher education.
TTI also provides support to these students during their university experience, ensuring they have adequate support whilst also preparing them to become successful in the job market and ready for the world of entrepreneurship.
TTI acts as an extension of large corporations’ transformation teams. TTI aids these companies by getting involved with their plans from the inception of the bursary programme to taking over an existing B-BBEE strategic plan.
TTI ensures value is delivered to their clients and students by coupling their knowledge of the students’ needs with the understanding of their client’s businesses. TTI provides a bursary management relationship model that assists its clients with employee relations, business skill needs, and community relations.
The company’s major partners include: FNB, Old Mutual, Transnet, Metropolitan Health, Momentum, CETA, InSETA, merSETA, MQA and more.
ABOUT THE TTI BURSARY PROGRAMME
TTI is inviting students to apply for bursary programmes, made possible by private sector funders contributions. Students pursuing studies towards Undergraduate (and sometimes Postgraduate) qualifications, at public Universities, Universities of Technology, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Agricultural Colleges, are encouraged to apply.
Bursaries provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, all study related materials, accommodation, as well as a monthly allowance for meals or transport. The programme also provides bursary recipients with mentoring, psychological support, and coaching.
TTI’s partner institutions include: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Capricorn College for TVET, Central University of Technology, Durban University of Technology, Eastcape Midlands TVET College, Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Ekurhuleni West College, Flavius Mareka TVET College, Gert Sibande TVET College, Lovedale TVET College, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Motheo TVET College, MSE TVET College, Nelson Mandela University, Nkangala TVET College, North-West University, Northlink College, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Stellenbosch University, Tshwane University of Technology, Thekwini TVET College, Tshwane North TVET College, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Limpopo, University of Mpumalanga, University of the Free State, Vhembe TVET College, UNISA, University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, University of Venda, University of the Witwatersrand, Walter Sisulu University and Waterberg TVET College.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TTI 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 a South African citizen
- You must be accepted or registered to study at a public University, University of Technology, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) or Agricultural Colleges, that is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- You must be studying towards your first Degree qualification (applicable for undergraduate students)
- You must be Black (i.e. African, coloured or Indian, in accordance with the B-BBEE codes)
- You must be from a previously disadvantaged background or from the “missing middle” (i.e. parents or guardians have a total annual income of between R350 000 and R600 000)
- You must have excellent academic results
Preference will be given to students with a strong academic record
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TTI BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: TTI Bursary Application
* Please note: students will be placed in the bursary programme which they are best suited for.
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):
- South African Identity Document (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance or registration to a tertiary institution of your choice (on institutes letterhead)
- Full academic record, including your most recent available results (on institutes letterhead)
- Profile photo (head and shoulders shot)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE TTI BURSARY
None – applications are accepted throughout the year.
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact TTI directly:
Email: [email protected]