The GrandWest Bursary Programme was established in 2007 and is aimed at providing financial support to 40 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Prospective students are those who are determined enough to excel in their respective academic fields, despite being impacted by various socioeconomic challenges. It is important to note that the requirements for the GrandWest Bursary Programme are not purely academically based.
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Please note that bursary applications for the GrandWest Bursary Programme will close on the 30 of April 2021. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered for the GrandWest Bursary Programme.
The GrandWest Bursary Programme is aimed at students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Prospective students are those who excel in their respective academic fields, despite being impacted by various socioeconomic challenges.
Applications are open for students studying at:
Applications are open to students studying the following degrees:
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Kindly note that prospective applicants need to satisfy all of the requirements of the GrandWest Bursary in order to be considered for the programme:
Please note that failure to adhere to the requirements of the GrandWest Bursary Programme will result in a rejected application.
The GrandWest Bursary Programme will provide successful applicants with financial assistance to help pay for the costs of the relevant Degree. This will take the form of:
Please note that students are required to pay for their own accommodation. Students do have the option of reapplying for the GrandWest Bursary Programme at the end of the academic year.
Successful applicants are required to take part in community outreach programmes.
Kindly note that students applying for the GrandWest Bursary Programme are required to email the following email address and should make a request for the relevant application form – studywithgrandwest@suninternational.com
The following supporting documentation should be attached to the applicant’s application form:
Failure to adhere to the GrandWest Bursary Programme requirements will result in the application being rejected.
Please note that the granting of the GrandWest Bursary is at the sole discretion of Sun International.
Kindly note that GrandWest may be directly contacted for all relevant bursary related queries. GrandWest. will not respond to any questions upon the closing of the bursary applications.
Students who have successfully qualified for the GrandWest Bursary Programme will receive the relevant notification shortly after the closing of the bursary.
GrandWest will not respond to application queries after the 30 of April 2021.