Tomorrow Trust Bursary 2027 for STEM & Undergraduate Students
Bursary Description
The Tomorrow Trust is inviting ambitious South African students to apply for its prestigious bursary programme for the 2027 academic year. Dedicated to empowering youth from under-resourced backgrounds, the Tomorrow Trust provides a transformative blend of financial aid and wraparound support to ensure higher education access, retention, and graduation. Their mission focuses on cultivating self-reliant, conscious, and proactive individuals who will make meaningful contributions to the South African economy through formal employment, entrepreneurship, or postgraduate academic research.
By prioritizing critical, high-impact undergraduate qualifications at recognised public South African universities, the Tomorrow Trust bridges the gap between tertiary education and sustainable career pathways. Bursary recipients are guided through every phase of their academic journey, setting them up for long-term professional and personal triumph.
What the Bursary Covers
The Tomorrow Trust bursary offers comprehensive financial and holistic backing, which includes coverage for:
Full university tuition fees
Prescribed textbooks and learning materials
Essential equipment (including technological tools)
Campus or accredited student accommodation
Monthly living allowances and meals
Individual mentorship and executive-level coaching
Psychosocial support and mental health resources
Tailored masterclasses, career networking events, and future-ready skills development
Who Should Apply
This bursary programme is intended for determined South African youth between the ages of 18 and 35 from financially constrained or under-resourced communities who are entering or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to register full-time at an accredited South African public university in STEM disciplines, BSc Sciences, Engineering, IT/Computer Science, or Property Sciences. Candidates must show a strong academic record, high motivation, and a commitment to personal growth and community upliftment.
Why This Bursary Stands Out
Unlike standard financial awards, the Tomorrow Trust provides a holistic development model that goes far beyond monetary assistance. Scholars benefit from personal mastery training, dedicated career coaches, and regular masterclasses designed to build resilience and competitive professional skills. Furthermore, recipients gain direct access to extensive corporate networking circles and work-readiness programmes, significantly boosting their employability upon graduation.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online together with all required supporting documentation, including your certified ID document, latest Matric results or Matric certificate, full tertiary academic record (if already at university), proof of university registration, and any completed qualification certificates.
Click here to apply for this bursary
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Requirements
Must be a South African citizen
Must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with strong academic results
Must be studying or planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate degree
Degree must be in BSc Sciences, Engineering, IT / Computer Sciences, Property Sciences, or other STEM-related fields
Must be enrolled or planning to enrol at a recognised public university in South Africa
Must demonstrate financial need and come from an under-resourced community