UKZN has published a notice inviting eligible undergraduate students to apply for the Dell Bursary Program 2026. Applications are handled via your campus Financial Aid Advisor and are subject to screening by the university and final selection by Dell South Africa.
At a glance
- Sponsor: Dell South Africa
- Host / submissions: University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Financial Aid (submit via your Financial Aid Advisor)
- Level: Undergraduate
- Fields supported (as listed by UKZN): IT, Marketing, Finance, BCom General
- Preference fields (as stated on the application form): Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Marketing
- Means test (as stated): Total combined household income should not exceed R450 000 per annum
- Closing date: 31 January 2026 (see the note under “Closing date” below)
About the sponsor
This bursary forms part of Dell South Africa’s scholarship/bursary programme. The application form notes that Dell South Africa has a limited number of bursaries available and that selection is based on suitability and academic merit. The form also states that successful recipients will be required to sign a contractual agreement, and that Dell South Africa may request recipients to complete an internship programme after completing their studies.
Fields of study
- UKZN notice: IT, Marketing, Finance, or BCom General.
- Application form preference: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, and Marketing.
Eligibility
- Must be an undergraduate student (as stated on the application form).
- Must be in a supported field of study (see above).
- Total combined household income should not exceed R450 000 per annum (as stated).
- Your application will not be considered if you already hold a scholarship/bursary from another company or organisation (as stated on the form).
Required documents
The application form includes a checklist and states that incomplete applications will not be considered. Examples of documents listed include:
- Certified copy of your South African ID document or passport.
- Recent photograph.
- Certified copy of your latest examination results (and Matric certificate when available).
- Proof of acceptance to the educational institution.
- Official cost information for registration, tuition (by course), residence, meals and travel (as applicable), and supporting documents for other costs.
- Household income proof (e.g., payslips/pension slips, affidavits for unemployment, or audited statements/affidavits for informal income), as applicable.
What it covers
The UKZN notice does not specify a fixed list of covered costs or amounts. The application form asks applicants to provide a breakdown of expected study-related costs (such as registration, tuition, books, residence, meals and travel). Final bursary terms (including funded items and any conditions) are provided to successful applicants in the bursary award letter and MOU/contractual agreement.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting an incomplete application form or leaving sections blank.
- Missing supporting documents from the checklist (or submitting uncertified copies where certification is required).
- Not substantiating household income (or not disclosing all sources of household income).
- Providing estimated costs without official proof/schedules where requested (tuition by course, residence fees, meals or travel schedules).
- Waiting until the last day—campus Financial Aid offices may have internal processing cut-offs.
Closing date
Closing date on the Dell application form: 31 January 2026.
Note: The UKZN notice lists 6 February 2026 as the application closure date. To avoid missing out, submit by 31 January 2026 unless your campus Financial Aid office confirms a later internal deadline.
How to apply
- Download and complete the Dell Bursary Application Form 2026.
- Attach all supporting documents required in the checklist (including income proof and cost schedules where applicable).
- Submit the full application pack to your UKZN Financial Aid Advisor for screening and shortlisting.
- If shortlisted, be ready to provide any additional documents requested and to participate in a telephonic interview (as stated by UKZN).