The Monocle Foundation, established in 2014, is a philanthropic trust dedicated to supporting previously disadvantaged black female students. The foundation provides tertiary-level bursaries, aiming to transform lives and expand opportunities for women across South Africa.
About the Programme
The Monocle Foundation Bursary helps women focus on their studies while providing comprehensive support, including tuition, accommodation, study materials, and career development. The programme encourages personal growth, financial literacy, and gender equality.
What the Bursary Covers
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation fees
- Laptop provided
- Books and study materials allowance
- Subsistence allowance
- Career counselling
- Free MS Office course
Eligibility
- Black female South African students
- Limited to no existing funding
- Currently in second year of study or higher
Accepted Fields of Study
Some of the supported courses include:
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Mathematics
- Medicine
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a letter addressed to the Trustees including:
- Personal background and field of study
- Career ambitions and motivation for bursary
- Latest CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Copy of academic record (up to date and stamped)
- Copy of graduate degree (if applicable)
- Grade 12 academic certificate
- Breakdown of required funds (tuition, books, accommodation, subsistence)
Application Process
- Screening: Telephonic screening with the Trust Administrator
- Meet and Greet: Personal meeting with the Trust Administrator
- Trustee Interview: One-on-one interview with a Trustee
- Finalisation: Confirmation from Trustees regarding success
Important Dates
All applications must be submitted to the Monocle Foundation Trust before November 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, and all applicants will receive feedback on their application outcome.
Apply online or learn more:
Click here to visit the Monocle Foundation Bursary page
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