Sisekelo Institute of Business and Technology Scholarship South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – SISEKELO INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Sisekelo Institute of Business and Technology is a respected and accredited Skills Development Provider, offering advisory and practical technology solutions. The Sisekelo Sustainability Institute offers a broad variety of high-end and relevant programmes, specializing in business technology and fields relating to IT. Owing to the lack of skills within South Africa (due to the shortage of STEM education coupled with the ever-evolving world of technology) Sisekelo hopes to create a new generation of professionals to become future leaders in the world business and IT.
Through this, Sisekelo Sustainability Institute continues to assist individuals and organizations, helping them achieve sustainable and improved performance through effective research, consulting, and training.
 

ABOUT THE STSP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Sisekelo Sustainability Institute is inviting students to apply for their scholarship programme, for the 2024 academic year.

The Sisekelo Tech Scholarship Programme (STSP) was established to address the gap in Tech Skills within South Africa and is aimed at young, unemployed individuals wanting to establish a solid career within Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science/ Analysis, Software Engineering/ Development, and any other related field. The STSP hopes to develop 1000 young tech professionals by 2025, addressing the shortage of skills and ultimately combating complex issues that many industries and countries face.

Through this programme, the STSP hopes to equip candidates with 4IR skills, and a Nationally Accredited Qualification, allowing them to become better equipped for the professional world and someday make a valuable contribution to society.

The following fields are covered by the scholarship programme:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Science and AI
  • Project Management
  • Software Full Stack Development

 

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MORE ABOUT THE STSP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

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Benefits of the programme:

  • Candidates will receive a nationally accredited qualification
  • Candidates will be equipped with future tech skills that will aid them in the IT field
  • Candidates who fall in the “top performers” category will be given preference in the recruitment process with Sisekelo’s partner companies
  • 90% if the funds will be distributed to candidates’ tuition and training, with the remaining 10% being contributions from successful applicants for exam fees and materials

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STSP SCHOLARSHIP

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 have completed Matric
  • You must be no older than 30 years old
  • You must be unemployed
  • You must be interested in studying within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must have your own laptop and data (courses will be conducted online)
  • You must be able and willing to engage in an online interview with Sisekelo’s academic team
  • Preference will be given to students based in Cape Town or Gauteng (however students from other areas may also apply)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE STSP SCHOLARSHIP

Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
 

Applications must be submitted via email to: scholarship@sisekelo.co.za
(Insert the words “STSP Scholarship Application” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE STSP SCHOLARSHIP

Not confirmed but space is limited so apply ASAP.
 

CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact Sisekelo Sustainability Institute directly:
Tel: 010 226 9885
Email: info@sisekelo.co.za
Contact page: https://www.sisekelo.co.za/contact
 

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