Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) offers a bursary for eligible South African students studying BSc Computer Science (from second year) and who meet the published household income criteria.
At a glance
- Sponsor: Golden Arrow Bus Services (Pty) Ltd (GABS)
- Level: Undergraduate (from 2nd year)
- Field: BSc Computer Science
- Income threshold: Household income ≤ R400,000 per year (or ≤ R600,000 if a person with disability)
- Other: Recipient must be willing to work for GABS for the number of years funded
About Golden Arrow Bus Services
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) is a public transport operator in the Western Cape. The bursary is aimed at supporting Computer Science students who meet the criteria in the bursary notice.
What it covers
- Accommodation: Actual costs charged by the university (private accommodation must not exceed university residence costs).
- Tuition and transportation: As aligned with approved DHET guidelines.
- Monthly allowance: A stipend of R4,000 per month (or as GABS may determine from time to time).
Eligibility criteria
- South African citizen.
- SASSA grant recipients qualify (as stated in the notice).
- Household income not more than R400,000 per annum (or R600,000 where applicable for disability).
- Studying BSc Computer Science, from 2nd year.
- Willing to work for GABS for the number of years funded.
Documents to prepare
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of academic transcripts
- Proof of enrolment
- Proof of address
- Proof of income / financial documents (e.g., payslips, bank statements)
- Recommendation letters (as required)
- Disability assessment report (if applicable)
- Orphan applicants: death certificate(s) of parent(s)
Closing date
Not stated in the bursary notice. Contact GABS to confirm current deadlines and submission requirements.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying before you’re in 2nd year BSc Computer Science (where required).
- Missing certified copies (ID / transcripts).
- Submitting income proofs that don’t match the full household situation.
- Ignoring the work-back obligation (service agreement).
- Not confirming the latest deadline and submission method.
How to apply
- Download and read the bursary notice carefully.
- Prepare the required documents (certified copies where requested).
- Contact the named GABS representative to confirm the submission method and deadline.
Contact: Raymond Dakuse (Education Training and Development Practitioner) – raymonddakuse@gabs.co.za | Tel: 021 003 8555