Over the last ten years, the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation has made a significant influence on the individuals and communities it serves. Through unwavering dedication, cooperative efforts, and a strong commitment to fostering positive transformation, the Foundation remains steadfast in its efforts to enhance upon its past accomplishments, all in pursuit of forging a South Africa that can be a source of pride for all.
Bursary description
In 2004, the formation of the Shanduka Foundation, now known as the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, presented CRET with a remarkable opportunity for substantial growth - an opportunity it seized. Initially committed to sponsoring five students pursuing business degrees, CRET has thrived with the backing of the Foundation, corporate sponsors, and partners, eventually supporting a remarkable 65 bursary recipients by 2017.
CRET adopts a unique approach in managing its educational program. It seeks out candidates who might typically be overlooked by other bursary programs, which often focus solely on the highest achievers. Instead, CRET identifies individuals who exhibit the potential for growth under the right conditions and with adequate support. To these promising young individuals, CRET provides nurturing, financial aid, mentorship, and emotional and social guidance.
As CRET is a bursary scheme that takes into account the comprehensive needs of each student along with their potential, every bursary is individually tailored to meet the student's specific requirements. This typically includes, but is not limited to, covering tuition fees, accommodation, purchasing of books and stationery, and providing a personal allowance stipend.
Requirements and eligibility
Unemployed and full-time students of 16 to 30 year old who wish to pursue undergraduate studies at an accredited South African institution
South African citizens with a valid South African ID number
Registered and accepted student at an accredited institution
Demonstrate good academic, developmental communication skills, leadership, high values and empathetic ability
Proven financial need
Applicants who are students or wish to pursue studies in relevant and scarce skills as determined by the Department of Labour, SETAs and other labour/economic advisors, will be given preference
Students in any year of study who do not have a higher education qualification and is not applying for postgraduate studies are eligible to apply
Applications for skills development programmes will be considered based on the Bursary Selection Committee requirements and decision results
Distance education and part-time students may apply as long as they meet all the requirements and eligibility
Recipients of bursaries or funding from other sources may also be considered based on additional need
How to apply
Follow the application link where you will have to create an online account where you will register and apply from. Make sure you have the following supporting documents ready:
June and November Matric results
South African ID document
Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level
