The Hexagon Trust offers bursaries for students whose interests are in the fields of Engineering, Commerce, and Science. These bursaries go to deserving students based on their financial need, academic performance, commitment to their studies, and their determination to develop their skills and reach their full potential.
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The bursary covers the following:
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Textbook allowance.
The applicants who will make the final cut as a requirement will go through an interview first. Once the bursary candidates have finished their courses, they must render service to the community.
About the Hexagon Trust
The Hexagon Trust has been operating in South Africa for over 30 years. So far, it has awarded more than 1,500 bursaries to deserving students. The NGO aims to provide students with the financial assistance they need to achieve their full academic potential. Economically disadvantaged students are given preference as their upliftment is the trust’s priority.
The fields of study for which the Hexagon Trust allocates bursaries are science, engineering and commerce. There are critical skills shortages in these fields in South Africa and the country needs graduates to make the country’s economy sustainable. Beyond giving bursaries, the trust also monitors and supports students during their tertiary studies.
The Hexagon Trust Bursary Requirements and Eligibility
Interested students must meet the following entry requirements before applying.
- Must be a citizen of South Africa
- Must have completed Matric or is currently in Matric
- Must study or have the intention of studying
- Must study or have the intention of studying at one of the recognized tertiary institutions in South Africa:
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela University
- North-West University
- Rhodes University
- Sefako Makgatho University
- Sol Plaatje University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Cape Town
- University of Fort Hare
- University of Johannesburg
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of Limpopo
- University of Mpumalanga
- University of Pretoria
- University of Stellenbosch
- University of the Free State
- University of the Western Cape
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Venda
- University of Zululand
- Vaal University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
- Must have achieved at least a “C” in their overall average
- Must become a member of the Hexagon Students Alumni Association
Failure to meet all of these will lead to the student’s application getting disregarded.
How to Apply for Hexagon Trust Bursary
Interested students can send their applications online at https://www.hexagontrust.org/bursary-application/.
Before this, students must first:
- Register at https://www.hexagontrust.org/register/
- Then they can log in at https://www.hexagontrust.org/login, and apply.
Documents Required
Aside from the online application, students should provide clear copies of the following documentation.
- A certified copy of an ID document
- A photo (passport sized)
- A certified copy of their most recent Matric results
- If currently studying at a tertiary level, a certified copy of their full academic record
- An acceptance letter from the student’s tertiary institution
- Proof of household income of the student’s parents or guardians
- If employed, a payslip
- If unemployed, a sworn affidavit
- Curriculum Vitae
- A motivational letter that includes the student’s family background, school career, and future plans
- A letter of recommendation from the principal of the student’s school
Students must submit all of these documents. Any missing document can render their application void.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 31 December 2023.