The Hollywood Foundation Future is Bright Bursary Programme 2027 is open for South African students who need support for full-time studies in 2027. The Hollywood Foundation confirms that applications opened on 3 August 2026 and close on 3 September 2026.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Hollywood Foundation
Opportunity type: External bursary programme
Who it’s for: South African students applying for, or already pursuing, eligible full-time qualifications
Study level: Higher Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Honours Degree
Fields: IT, Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Media, Design, Logistics, Project Management, Business, HR, Architecture and selected technical routes
Applications open: 3 August 2026
Closing date: 3 September 2026
Last verified: 6 August 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This is a broad bursary programme with both full-cost and partial bursary packages. The Hollywood Foundation bursary portal lists two application routes: the general 2027 Future is Bright Bursary and a separate route for Hollywood Group team members and relatives. Applicants should select the correct route before applying.
Incomplete applications are automatically disqualified, so applicants should gather the academic, identity, residence and university documents before starting the online form.
About the sponsor
The Hollywood Foundation is the corporate social investment arm linked to Hollywoodbets and related group initiatives. Its Future is Bright bursary programme supports students through the My Education pillar and combines financial assistance with holistic development support.
Sponsor/entity link: Hollywood Foundation Future is Bright Bursary Campaign
What it covers
The programme offers full-cost and partial bursary packages.
Full-cost bursary may cover:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed study material allowance
- Accommodation and stipend, where applicable
Partial bursary may cover:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed study material allowance
Fields of study
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Data Science
- Finance and Accounting, including BCom Law
- Marketing, including Digital Marketing and Communications
- Media and Communications
- Graphic Design
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Project Management
- Technical artisan courses for RCK team members
- Business Management
- Human Resources Management
- Architectural Design
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Grade 12 learners must have a minimum overall average of 65%
- Current tertiary students must have a minimum overall average of 60%
- The qualification must have a minimum duration of 12 months
- The institution must be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training
- Applicants must apply through the correct general or team-member portal route
Documents to prepare
- Latest academic results
- Proof of residential address
- Certified copy of South African ID, certified within the last six months
- Proof of application to a university or an acceptance letter showing the intended institution
- Motivation letter explaining the chosen qualification and need for bursary support
- Any additional documents required in the bursary portal
Closing date
3 September 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Selecting the team-member / relative route when applying as an external applicant
- Submitting without proof of residence
- Uploading an ID copy certified more than six months ago
- Applying for a qualification shorter than 12 months
- Leaving the motivation letter too generic
- Submitting incomplete or incorrect information
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against the Hollywood Foundation’s current Future is Bright Bursary Campaign page and the official Hollywood Foundation Aura AMS bursary portal. These sources confirm the 2027 open status, application routes, closing date, fields of study, bursary packages, minimum requirements and document checklist.
How to apply
- Open the Hollywood Foundation bursary portal.
- Select the correct 2027 Future is Bright Bursary route.
- Review the eligibility criteria and document checklist.
- Complete the online application and upload all required documents.
- Submit before the closing date.