The Vodacom External Bursary Programme 2027 is open for applications, giving South African students another technology-linked funding option for the 2027 academic year. The official Vodacom bursary page confirms that applications close on 31 August 2026 and are submitted through Vodacom’s external bursary portal.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Vodacom
Opportunity type: External bursary programme
Who it’s for: South African students applying for or pursuing undergraduate studies in Vodacom-aligned fields
Study level: Undergraduate
Fields: STEM, Business and Commercial fields, as reflected in current bursary summaries and the Vodacom external bursary route
Closing date: 31 August 2026
Last verified: 3 June 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
The official Vodacom page confirms the current 2027 external bursary application route and closing date. Applicants must register on the Vodacom bursary portal before applying and should attach the most recent academic transcript during the online process.
Because the public official page is brief, applicants should treat the online Vodacom bursary portal as the final authority for field selection, required documents and any programme-specific declarations.
About the sponsor
Vodacom is a major African communications company providing mobile, fixed, financial and digital services. Its bursary programme supports academic and scarce-skills development linked to technology, business and future-facing industries.
Source Link: Vodacom
What it covers
The official Vodacom page presents this as an external bursary programme for eligible applicants and provides the online application route. A detailed public itemised funding package was not visible in the parsed official page, so applicants should confirm the final funding terms and conditions inside the Vodacom bursary portal.
Eligibility
- Must apply through the official Vodacom external bursary portal
- Must be pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate study in Vodacom-aligned fields
- Current bursary summaries indicate that STEM, Business and Commercial study fields are relevant
- Applicants should have strong academic results and prepare the most recent academic transcript
- Final field, academic and document requirements should be confirmed on the Vodacom application portal
Documents to prepare
- Most recent academic transcript
- South African ID and personal details required on the portal
- Proof of current or intended tertiary study, where requested
- Any additional documents requested during the Vodacom portal application
Closing date
31 August 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not registering on the Vodacom bursary portal before trying to apply
- Uploading an outdated or incomplete academic transcript
- Assuming fields and funding terms without checking the portal
- Waiting until the final day to complete the online application
- Leaving out contact details needed for Vodacom’s bursary management feedback
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against Vodacom’s official external bursary programme page and the official Vodacom bursary portal. Supporting current bursary summaries were used only to cross-check the 2027 timing and field direction.
How to apply
- Open the official Vodacom External Bursary Programme page.
- Register on the Vodacom bursary portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Attach your most recent academic transcript and any additional required documents.
- Submit before the closing date.