The application window for the PPS Foundation Bursary 2026 is open. The PPS Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 studies.
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Bursary Coverage
This is one of the STEM Bursaries for 2026. Bursaries will be awarded for degree studies within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields, which are scarce and critical sectors in the country. Bursaries are also available for studies within the Humanities field.
Bursaries will be awarded based on 2 main criteria: financial need and academic performance. The bursary is available from the 1st year of study, through to Honours level.
About the Programme
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, text books, meals and accommodation at university residence. Students will also receive access to other resources, to reduce the challenges of the learning and teaching experience.
Bursary recipients in the 1st year of study will be required to attend on-campus contact support sessions, facilitated by the PPS Foundation, at certain times throughout the year.
Bursary recipients are required to submit their statement of results at the end of each semester, as soon as they are received, in order to continue receiving funding.
All applicants will be notified on the status of their application by 31 January 2026.
Who Qualifies and Who May Apply
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 be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or enrolled to study full time, at recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa (University or University of Technology)
- You must have demonstrate academic excellence
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
- You must have a household income of NOT more than R1 million per annum
- Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degree
Application Procedure for the PPS Foundation Bursary 2026
Applications must be submitted online at: PPS Foundation Bursary Application 2026
Read the How to Guide, which outlines the steps of the application process.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
- Matric certificate/ statement of results if certificate is not yet available (certified copy)
- Full academic record to date, including most recent transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of registration for current academic year (on institutions letterhead)
- Financial Statement from University student finance department
- Proforma invoices for prescribed books
- Lease agreements, if living in private accommodation
- Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)
Note: preliminary academic results must be submitted by no later than 20 December 2025, and final academic transcripts must be submitted by no later than 16 January 2026 for students who are shortlisted.
PPS Foundation Bursary 2026 Closing Date
This bursary closes on 20 December 2025.
How to Contact PPS Foundation for Bursary Queries
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the PPS Foundation directly via this email address infoppsfoundation@pps.co.za
