Learning is a never-ending road of discovery, challenge, inspiration, and wonder. For many people, learning is the route to a job to support their family or the skills to help them progress in their career. For others, it's simply a passion for discovery. Whether it's in the classroom, at home, or in the workplace, learning is the key to improving our life chances. That’s why Pearson is focused on helping learners at every stage of the journey discover a love of learning that helps provide opportunities throughout their lives.
Bursary description
Pearson Institute is committed to guaranteeing that exceptionally talented and high-achieving students have every opportunity to advance their studies. They recognise that, for many individuals, the prospect of a fulfilling and rewarding career may seem distant. Achieving this goal is dependent on establishing a strong educational foundation.
In essence, their objective is to ensure that their students are not hindered by the financial burden of obtaining a quality education. This is why they have established the Pearson Scholarship, which will be granted to a new student upon enrollment. By offering financial assistance to full-time students, they empower individuals to prepare themselves for the real world by pursuing one of their qualifications.
Requirements and eligibility
The Pearson scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria:
1. The student passed all Grade 12 certificate subjects with an average above 50% (Rating score 4).
2. Only the six subjects with the highest rating (excluding Life Orientation) will be considered.
3. Candidates need to have met the admission requirements for the qualification they wish to study.
4. Application rankings are based on the average percentage of the rating score obtained on the Grade 12 certificate (or equivalent – such as A-levels or IEB examinations)
How to apply
If you want to qualify for funding you need to fill out the Pearson scholarship application form.
You'll need to attach the follow documents to the application:
Certified copy senior certificate or equivalent (Grade 12)
Certified copy of latest academic transcript or record on official letterhead or logo
Certified copy of South African ID document
Latest payslip of sponsor (e.g, parent or guardian)
Every page on the application form will need to be initialled, the last page will need to be signed in full.
Submit it before the closing date and make sure to pay the application fee of R800. Applications can be emailed or hand delivered.
