Key Facts
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Currently in Matric or completed Matric
- Studying or intending to study full-time in 2027
- Approved field of study at a DHET-registered institution (not TVET)
- 65% average in Matric, or 60% average if already at tertiary level
- Not bound by another bursary requiring work-back to a different organisation
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Matric results (mid-year or final) or latest tertiary academic record
- Proof of registration or intended study at a DHET-registered institution
- Proof of household income
About Hollywoodbets Bursary
The Hollywood Foundation Bursary, run under the "Future is Bright" campaign, is funded by the Hollywood Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of Hollywoodbets. It supports South African students entering commercially focused fields such as IT, finance, marketing, and business management.
The programme is aimed squarely at matriculants and early-career tertiary students rather than postgraduates, and it deliberately spreads funding across a wide range of in-demand fields instead of a single discipline.
Funding Details
The bursary covers registration, tuition, textbooks, and accommodation for the duration of your qualification, provided you continue to meet the academic requirements each year.
Where You Can Study
Any DHET-registered tertiary institution qualifies, provided your course falls within one of the Foundation's approved fields: IT, Finance, Marketing, Business Management, Data Science, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Supply Chain, Project Management, HR, and Architectural Design.
About Hollywood Foundation
The Hollywood Foundation is the corporate social investment arm of Hollywoodbets, the South African sports betting company. Since its establishment, the Foundation has directed a share of Hollywoodbets' profits into educ…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen currently in Matric or who has completed Matric, intending to study full-time in 2027 in one of the approved fields, at a DHET-registered tertiary institution. TVET College students are not eligible.
If you are still in Matric, you need a minimum overall average of 65% (and at least 65% per subject) in your mid-year or final results. If you are already studying at tertiary level, you need a minimum overall average of 60% in your latest results.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can TVET College students apply?
No, this bursary is only for study at DHET-registered universities and universities of technology, not TVET colleges.
What average do I need?
65% if you are still in Matric, or 60% if you are already studying at tertiary level.
Can I hold another bursary at the same time?
Not if it binds you to work for another organisation after your studies.
Is there a work-back obligation?
No, the Hollywood Foundation does not require recipients to work for Hollywoodbets after graduating.
