Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust Bursary

The Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust assists with registration and/or tuition fees for studies at tertiary institutions such as Cape Peninsula University of Technology, University of Cape Town, University of Stellenbosch, University of the Western Cape and Further Education and Training (FET) colleges. The Trust will offer financial assistance to a maximum amount set by the Trust to applicants that have been successfully accepted for further study at a tertiary institution. The Trust does not provide full bursaries and applicants are advised to also apply for corporate bursaries, government bursaries through NSFAS or publicly funded loans or grants to cover their tuition fees. The Trust facilitates learners’ access to tertiary education through initial funding and support. "The Trust facilitates learners’ access to tertiary education through initial funding and support." The Trust works closely with all the high schools in Mitchell’s Plain to ensure that motivated, academically performing and financially deserving learners are given an opportunity to pursue their study and career goals. Current recipients who are successful in their studies for the year may reapply for further support for the following year based on their performance. All funds are paid directly to the educational institution at which the recipient is studying

Be a Grade 12 learner from one of the 17 high schools in Mitchell’s Plain or be a current recipient of a bursary from the Trust; Reside in Mitchell’s Plain; Be academically and financially deserving; Have a letter of support from your school principal to apply for the bursary Meet the deadline of 30 November 2023 for completed applications.

Decide on your study options Pass with the required subjects and marks Apply to tertiary institutions Apply for a bursary – read the requirements and conditions – make sure you meet these requirements – submit all documents and results required – get and upload a letter of support from your school principal – apply online and supply all required information Meet the deadline for submission Documents you will need: A copy of applicant’s ID document Parent(s)/guardian’s proof of income; if none please include a sworn affidavit stating this If parent(s) are deceased, please include death certificate or sworn affidavit Proof of residence (rates/account bill addressed to parent/guardian or sworn affidavit) Grade 11 exam results Grade 12 June and September exam results A copy of the receipt for application submitted to the relevant tertiary institution Letter of support from school principal Letter of motivation by applicant