Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, in Grade 12 during the recruitment year or already holding a bachelor's-pass Matric certificate
- Acceptance at an accredited South African tertiary institution (university or TVET college)
- Not employed by, or related to an employee of, CCBSA or its affiliates
- Preference given to Black South African applicants under the company's B-BBEE codes of good practice
- Preference given to applicants from CCBSA's host communities (not an absolute requirement)
- Demonstrated financial need
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate or latest results
- Proof of acceptance at a South African tertiary institution
- Proof of household income or financial need
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of residence (if claiming host-community preference)
About Coca Cola Beverages South Africa Ccbsa Bursary
The Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Bursary, run through the company's Study Buddy Fund, supports academically capable South African students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who want to complete a first degree or a technical qualification.
The fund has several strands: a Host Community Bursary aimed at strong students from areas where CCBSA operates, a University Partnership stream for current students without a bursary or NSFAS funding, TVET College support for students pursuing technical qualifications, and Ligbron, an e-learning initiative to improve maths and science outcomes in schools.
Because CCBSA runs the fund as an annual programme with its own recruitment cycle, exact opening and closing dates shift from year to year - applicants should check CCBSA's website or contact the fund directly for the current cycle.
Funding Details
The fund is designed to cover the core costs of a full-time qualification - registration, tuition, accommodation, meal allowances, and textbooks - so that recipients don't need a separate source of funding for these costs.
Beyond direct funding, the Study Buddy Fund includes holistic student support intended to help recipients complete their qualifications, not just start them, alongside CCBSA's broader schools-focused Ligbron maths and science programme.
Where You Can Study
For the university-facing stream, applicants need an acceptance letter from an accredited South African tertiary institution; no specific field of study is mandated. The TVET stream instead supports enrolment at a TVET college, with an emphasis on technical disciplines that align with CCBSA's manufacturing operations.
About Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is the South African operating unit of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the largest Coca-Cola bottling partner on the African continent. CCBSA manufactures, distributes, and mar…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Applicants should be completing Grade 12 in the recruitment year, or already hold a Matric certificate with a bachelor's pass and an acceptance letter from a South African university. Applicants must not be an employee of, or related to an employee of, CCBSA or its affiliates.
Preference goes to Black South African applicants (in line with the company's B-BBEE codes of good practice) and to students living in or near one of CCBSA's host communities, though residency outside these areas does not automatically disqualify an application. The TVET stream is aimed at students who want to build technical skills relevant to CCBSA's value chain, such as electrical or mechanical trades.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs the CCBSA Bursary?
It is run by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) through its Study Buddy Fund, part of the company's corporate social investment programme.
What fields of study are covered?
The university-facing stream does not mandate a specific field; the TVET stream focuses on technical qualifications aligned with CCBSA's operations, such as electrical or mechanical trades.
Do I have to live in one of CCBSA's host communities?
It is an advantage but not an absolute requirement - applicants from outside these communities can still apply.
What does the bursary cover?
Registration, tuition, accommodation, meal allowances, and textbooks, based on past cycles of the fund.
When can I apply for the next intake?
CCBSA reopens the fund annually, generally early in the year. As of August 2026 the dates for the next intake had not yet been published, so check CCBSA's website or contact the fund directly.
