Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary

Commerce 31 August 2026 at 12:00

Bursary for undergraduate Commerce-related degrees for deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Funding details

Fields covered: Undergraduate Commerce-related degrees, with preference for Data Analysis, IT, Commerce, Finance, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Computer Engineering streams.
Coverage value: Final funding details are confirmed in the bursary award or pledge letter.
Service contract: After graduation, recipients must work one year for each year of funding received.
Renewal: Renewable each year based on academic performance, student engagement and sponsor budgets.
How to apply: Apply online through the Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary application.

South African citizen
Currently in Matric or has completed Matric
Studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate Commerce-related degree
Studying or applied to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
Excellent academic record
Current Matric students need at least 75% overall
Current university students need at least 70% overall
Strong leadership potential
Preference for previously disadvantaged backgrounds and students in 2nd year onwards

Overall average 70% average

University applicants need 70% overall; Matric applicants need 75% overall.