Aspen Bursaries 2025

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Aspen invites students to apply for their bursary program for the 2025 academic year.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following degree qualifications:

  • Accounting (BCom)
  • Chemistry (BSc)
  • Computer Science & Information Technology (BSc)
  • Data Science (Bachelor of)
  • Engineering (Bachelor of)
  • Medicine and Surgery (Bachelor of)
  • Microbiology (BSc)
  • Pharmacology Specialising in Regulatory Affairs (BSc)
  • Pharmacy (Bachelor of)
  • Supply Chain Management (BCom)
  • Taxation (BCom)

The bursary is mainly aimed at undergraduate studies, however Master’s or PhD Degrees may be considered for funding. The bursary does NOT cover MBA Degrees.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

  • Registration fees (up to 100%),
  • Tuition fees (up to 100%)
  • Prescribed books (up to 50%).

Bursaries will be awarded for 1 academic year, with further funding will be dependent on Aspen budget.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or have been accepted to study at one of the following institutions:
    • Traditional Universities: University of Cape Town (UCT),
    • University of the Western Cape (UWC),
    • University of Stellenbosch (SU),
    • University of the Free State (UFS),
    • University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN),
    • University of Pretoria (UP),
    • University of Johannesburg (UJ),
    • University of the Witwatersrand (Wits),
    • Rhodes University (RU),
    • North-West University (NWU),
    • University of Limpopo (UL)
    • Comprehensive Universities: University of South Africa (UNISA),
    • Nelson Mandela University (NMU),
    • University of Zululand (UniZulu),
    • University of Mpumalanga (UMP),
    • Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
    • Universities of Technology: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT),
    • Durban University of Technology (DUT),
    • Tshwane University of Technology (TUT),
    • Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT),
    • Vaal University of Technology (VUT),
    • Central University of Technology (CUT),
    • Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
    • Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University(SMU)
  • Children of Aspen South Africa employees may also apply

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online at: Aspen Bursary Application 2025

Required Documents:

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application:

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • 2023 final results, if currently studying
  • Acceptance letter to study from the relevant institution
  • Tuition fees quotation/ proforma invoice/ quote from the relevant institution
  • Quotation for prescribed textbooks (if applicable)
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ proof of UIF registration or affidavit if unemployed / proof of other sources of income, such as pension or social grant)
  • Motivational letter to support your application