Nelson Mandela University Learnership 2024

Another good news is hitting your screen this minute. It is yet another year for the Nelson Mandela University Learnership program 2024 Another opportunity for you to bring your dreams to reality.

The Nelson Mandela University Learnership Program application has kicked off in earnest for young South African persons. Therefore, The Nelson Mandela University invites students to apply for Learnership Programme 2024.

If you are a fresh, young South African graduate looking out for an opportunity to meet and work alongside great minds in your field, then why not jump on this and start your journey to a dream-come-through. Nelson Mandela University Learnership Program is designed to help graduates on the Bachelor’s level that wants to do or experience Learnership just before starting out in life on their own.

Details of Nelson Mandela University Learnership 2024

Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 March 2024

WHO CAN APPLY?

FIRST YEAR STUDENT TEGKOR BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Are you a Grade 12 learner who meets all of the following criteria?

• You are admitted for the first time into the BCom Accounting or BCom Accounting Sciences programmes at Nelson Mandela University in 2024.
• You have excellent academic results in Grade 12
  • An Applicant Score (AS) of 420 and higher OR
  • 80% and more for Mathematics

If you meet all of the above requirements, you are eligible to apply for a bursary from the Tegkor / Nelson Mandela University Accounting Bursary fund.  

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Learner must be a South African citizen;
• Bursary amounts of up to R12 500;
• Bursary will only be awarded for the first year of study, and will be credited to the recipients’ student account;
• This bursary can be used together with other bursaries and awards (e.g. Nelson Mandela University Scholar Merit Awards) – if declared on your application form;
• Preference will be given to financial need as defined by the “missing middle” category of student intending on studying further but who does not already qualify for free access to higher education (aggregate household income above R350,000 but below R600,000 – proof to be submitted).

Closing date: Thursday 31 March 2024

SENIOR STUDENT (2^nd & 3^rd YEAR) TEGKOR BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Are you currently a Nelson Mandela University student who meets the following criteria?

You are studying in 2024 towards the second or third year of the following programmes:

• BCom General Accounting
• BCom Accounting (Chartered Accounting)
• BCom Accounting Sciences

You have above average academic results (i.e. average marks attained in 2024 which are greater than 70% for first year modules; or 65% for second year modules)

You have documented evidence (ie. in the form of testimonials) of making a significant contribution to society / others during 2024

NOTE: The social commitment component will be evaluated based on evidence compiled and submitted by the applicant. A letter should be submitted that includes the following:

• Description of the project(s);
• Period that you were involved in each project;
• The difference that the project(s) made– i.e. feedback from the beneficiaries; and,
• The number of people that benefited from the project(s).

NOTE: STUDENTS WHO HAVE APPLIED PREVIOUSLY NEED TO REAPPLY.

If you meet all of the above requirements, you are eligible to apply for a bursary from the Tegkor / Nelson Mandela University Accounting Bursary fund.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Learner must be a South African citizen;
• Bursary amounts of up to R7 500;
• Bursary will be credited to the recipients’ student account;
• This bursary can be used together with other bursaries and awards (e.g. Nelson Mandela University Scholar Merit Awards) – if declared on your application form;
• Preference will be given to financial need as defined by the “missing middle” category of student intending on studying further but who does not already qualify for free access to higher education (aggregate household income above R350,000 but below R600,000 – proof to be submitted).

Closing date: Thursday 31 March 2024

POSTGRADUATE STUDENT TEGKOR BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Are you currently a Nelson Mandela University student who meets the following criteria?

You are studying in 2024 towards one of the following programmes:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA-CTA);
• Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA); or
• Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing (PGDIA).

You have achieved a weighted average of 60% or higher in the third year of your undergraduate programme OR you have achieved a weighted average of 55% in a PGDA programme.

NOTE: STUDENTS WHO HAVE APPLIED PREVIOUSLY NEED TO REAPPLY.

If you meet all of the above requirements, you are eligible to apply for a bursary from the Tegkor / Nelson Mandela University Accounting Bursary fund.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Learner must be a South African citizen;
• Bursary amounts of up to R7 500;
• Bursary will be credited to the recipients’ student account;
• This bursary can be used together with other bursaries and awards (e.g. Nelson Mandela University Scholar Merit Awards) – if declared on your application form;
• Preference will be given to financial need as defined by the “missing middle” category of student intending on studying further but who does not already qualify for free access to higher education (aggregate household income above R350,000 but below R600,000 – proof to be submitted).

How to apply

NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS:

• Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Bursaries will only be allocated to full-time students.
• Bursaries are only awarded to South African citizens
• All applications to be submitted via Moodle Marketing & Events Page

Tegkor Bursary Documents

Applications must be submitted online at: Moodle

Click here to visit the Nelson Mandela University/Tegkor Bursary platform

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