Toyota Tsusho Africa is advertising a bursary opportunity for the 2026 academic year via the UKZN Notice System. The notice invites undergraduate or postgraduate students to apply in specific fields, and instructs applicants to submit the completed application form and supporting documents by email.
At a glance
- Who it’s for: South African citizens enrolled as full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students, with an academic record of 65%+ (as per the notice).
- Fields: Supply Chain Management; Accounting/ Business Science; Mechanical/Industrial Engineering; Computer Science & Information Technology; Marketing/ Public Relations; Occupational Health and Safety.
- What it covers: The notice confirms a bursary is offered, but does not specify the exact costs covered. Confirm the approved cost items and limits during the selection process.
- Closing date: 19 January 2026 (as stated on the UKZN notice).
Who is offering this bursary?
The bursary is offered by Toyota Tsusho Africa (Pty) Ltd (TTAF). The opportunity is being circulated through a university noticeboard (UKZN), with submission handled via the email address provided in the notice.
Eligibility
Based on the UKZN notice and attached advert, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be enrolled as a full-time student
- Maintain an excellent academic record of 65% and above
Closing date
19 January 2026.
How to apply
The UKZN notice states that you must email the application form, including supporting documents, to:
- kumalo@ukzn.ac.za (for attention Lindiwe)
Application form: The UKZN notice includes an attached advert, but not the full form.
Typical Supporting Documents:
- Certified copies of the student’s and parent/legal guardian/spouse identity documents
- Certified copy of latest results / transcript
- Invoice/quote from the service provider detailing study costs
- Copy of latest payslip of both parents/legal guardians/spouse (where applicable)
Note: The UKZN notice indicates that if you have not received a response by 30 January 2026, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing the closing date (this bursary closes soon).
- Submitting without all required supporting documents listed in the application form checklist.
- Not meeting the stated academic threshold (65%+).
- Sending a large email without compressing/combining documents into a single PDF where possible (if your institution requests it).
Source
Source: UKZN Notice System – Toyota Tsusho Africa Bursary 2026.