Sedisa Trust provides education bursaries aimed at helping eligible black South African women progress from matric to tertiary study, including undergraduate, honours and master’s programmes.
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Sedisa Trust (funded by the KAEFER Group, per Sedisa Trust’s description)
- Who it’s for: Black female South African citizens (16–35) who are economically disadvantaged and meet the academic requirements
- Study level: Undergraduate (diploma/degree), Honours and Master’s
- What it covers: Tuition, accommodation, stationery and books (as stated by Sedisa Trust)
- Closing date: Sedisa Trust states applications are accepted between 1 January and 30 September each year.
- How to apply: Online application + supporting documents
About Sedisa Trust (and the sponsor)
Sedisa Trust is an education trust that supports young black South African women who want to further their studies. Sedisa Trust states that it is solely funded by the KAEFER Group, which delivers technical industrial services for industrial plants, ships and buildings.
Who can apply
- Applicants must be female and black (as defined in B-BBEE codes), and be between 16 and 35 years.
- Applicants must be economically disadvantaged and able to provide proof of need (Sedisa Trust notes a signed affidavit or an EMP201 from SARS).
- Applicants must have a strong academic track record (Sedisa Trust lists an overall pass mark of 65% or higher and subjects including Core Mathematics).
- Applicants must have an acceptance/registration letter from a recognised institution in South Africa for an eligible programme.
What the bursary covers
Sedisa Trust states that the funding covers:
- Tuition costs
- Accommodation costs
- Stationery and books
Documents you’ll typically need
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Motivation letter (how the bursary would impact your life)
- Proof of registration/acceptance at your institution
- Fee statement from the institution
- List of study costs (e.g., books/residence costs)
- Certified copy of results transcripts / Matric certificate
- Detailed CV
- Proof of household income / financial declaration
- Completed Sedisa Trust bursary application form
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting without key documents (ID, transcripts, registration/acceptance letter, proof of financial need).
- Missing the annual deadline (Sedisa Trust indicates applications should be submitted before 30 September each year).
- Uploading unclear/illegible copies of documents.
- Not meeting the academic requirement (Sedisa Trust references a 65% overall mark and Core Mathematics).
Closing date
Sedisa Trust states that bursary applications are open between 1 January and 30 September each year.
How to apply
- Read the criteria and prepare your supporting documents.
- Complete the online bursary application form on the Sedisa Trust website.
- Upload/submit all required supporting documents with your application.
- If you do not receive a response within the period stated by Sedisa Trust, treat the application as unsuccessful.