Africa Cosmos Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – AFRICA COSMOS EDUCATION TRUST

Africa Cosmos is a BBBEE Level 1 supplier providing consulting, skills development, training services, and projects through its various companies operating under Africa Cosmos Consulting & Training Services (Pty) Ltd. The company has also empowered many people through learnerships and Training since 1986.

Africa Cosmos owes a large portion of its successes to its team of passionate, talented, and experienced subject matter experts, offering training and learning across 4 main scopes: Security and Firearm Training including CIT, Cash Professional Training, Skills Development and SETA Funding, and Learnerships.
 

ABOUT THE AFRICA COSMOS EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Africa Cosmos Education Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies (Bachelors Degree/ National Diploma/ Advanced Diploma/ Postgraduate Diploma/ National Certificate), within the following fields:

  • Actuarial Science
  • Analytics
  • Architecture
  • Business Administration
  • Business Analysis
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commerce and Economics
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • Electrical Computer Systems Engineering
  • Electrical Mechatronics Engineering
  • Electrical Power Engineering
  • Electronic Communication Engineering
  • Financial Accounting
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Human Resource Management
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Systems and Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Project Management
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Risk Management
  • Security and Safety Management
  • Statistics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Trades: Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Welding, Bricklaying

 

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MORE ABOUT THE AFRICA COSMOS EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION & OBLIGATIONS

The Africa Cosmos Education Trust committee will review shortlisted applicants and will notify successful applicants 2 weeks after closing date. If you have not heard a response by this date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

Bursary recipients will be required to:

  • sign the bursary policy and commit to it
  • participate in programs offered by the Africa Cosmos Education Trust
  • agree to a work back obligation which is aligned with the University class schedule

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Africa Cosmos Education Trust Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AFRICA COSMOS EDUCATION TRUST 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 have completed Matric/ Senior Certificate
  • You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be currently in your 1st year of study in 2024
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University or Technical College)
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must be no older than 35 years old
  • You must be unemployed
  • You must be in financial need – due to income levels and/or parents or guardians employment status
  • You must be able to achieve and maintain an acceptable pass rate for the duration of your studies
  • You must have and be able able to maintain an acceptable attendance record
  • You must maintain a good attendance record at your chosen tertiary institution and comply with its rules and regulations
  • You must NOT engage in or accept any other bursary award/ financial assistance without getting prior written consent from the Trust

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE AFRICA COSMOS EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY

Download and complete the Africa Cosmos Education Trust Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Africa Cosmos Education Trust bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • Photo (passport/ ID size), to be attached to the first page of the application form
  • ID document or Passport (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate
  • Full academic transcripts, if currently studying
  • Proof of preliminary acceptance/ registration from your institution
  • Tax invoice stating tuition costs, accommodation, and prescribed textbooks (if applicable)
  • Testimonial letter from a teacher, principal, faculty dean, or lecturer (optional)
  • Proof of household income and number of dependants
  • Monthly household budget, with a list of income and expenses
  • Parents or guardians ID documents or passports
  • Payslips if parents/ guardians are employed
  • Affidavit if parents/ guardians are unemployed
  • Proof of address
  • Essay (see details on the application form, point 7)
  • Copy of loan/ bursary agreement (if receiving other sources of funding)
  • Police clearance or affidavit from SAPS stating candidate has no criminal record

 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: miffy.moodley@lsacademies.co.za AND jessie.radebe@lsacademies.co.za

– Hand delivery:
SBV House, 17
8th Street
Houghton
2198
Johannesburg
(Attention: Ms Mifferndri Moodley or Ms Jessie Radebe)
 

APPLICATION NOTES FOR THE AFRICA COSMOS EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY

  • Documents must be arranged in the order listed on the checklist (page 6 of the application form).
  • All applications submitted via email must be complied in a single PDF document (this means all application forms, essays, and supporting documents must be submitted as a single PDF).
  • All supporting documents must be certified and no older than 3 months.
  • Please ensure that you submit all required information, if you are unable to do so, ensure that you provide as explanation.
  • Indicate when any outstanding documentation will be made available and be sure to submit outstanding documentation as soon as you receive it.
  • Once you have been registered, submit your accreditation number of your course.

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE AFRICA COSMOS EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY

19 July 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Africa Cosmos Education Trust directly:
Contact Person: Ms Mifferndri Moodley / Ms Jessie Radebe
Tel: 011 283 2000
Email: miffy.moodley@lsacademies.co.za / jessie.radebe@lsacademies.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Africa Cosmos Education Trust if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in July 2024.

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