Monocle Foundation: Bursaries 2026

Monocle Foundation: Bursaries 2026

The Monocle Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to previously disadvantaged black females, for Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies, including but not limited to the following fields:

• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Engineering
• Finance
• Mathematics
• Medicine

The bursary will provide comprehensive cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Book and study material allowance,
• Laptop,
• Accommodation and a subsistence allowance.

NB. Students will also receive career counselling and a MS Office course.

Bursary Obligations

• Bursary recipients will NOT be required to pay back or work back the funds to the Trust, after graduation.
• Students must provide regular updates to the Trust regarding their studies and progression and provide their final academic results to the Trust.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must a South African citizen
• You must be Female
• You must be Black (African, Coloured, Indian or Asian)
• You must have completed Grade 12 / Matric
• You must be studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree, in one of the fields of study listed above (other fields of study may also be considered)
• You must be in your second or higher year of study
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be in financial need, with limited to no funding towards your education
• You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding