Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric (National Senior Certificate)
- Able to demonstrate a genuine passion for culinary arts, typically via a motivational video
- Willing and able to relocate to, or study in, Johannesburg for the three-year programme
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Motivational video explaining why you should be selected
- Video demonstrating your culinary passion or ability
About Hot 102 7fm Guvon Academy Bursary
The Hot 102.7FM Guvon Academy Bursary is a joint initiative between Hot 102.7FM's community outreach arm, Hot Cares, and Guvon Academy, the training academy of the Guvon Hotels & Spas Group based in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. Rather than an annual open fund, it is typically run as a single-winner competition: one South African matriculant with a genuine passion for cooking is selected each cycle to receive a fully sponsored place on Guvon Academy's three-year Occupational Certificate: Chef programme (SAQA ID 101697).
The award is substantial, historically valued at roughly R350,000, and covers tuition, textbooks, a chef's uniform and knife set, and an internationally recognised Highfield Qualifications (UK) certification alongside the South African occupational certificate. Selection is based on a written application plus a motivational video demonstrating the applicant's passion for a culinary career, rather than academic results alone.
Funding Details
- Full three-year Occupational Certificate: Chef (SAQA ID 101697) at Guvon Academy
- Tuition fees for the full programme
- Textbooks and study materials
- Chef's uniform and knife set
- Internationally recognised Highfield Qualifications (UK) certification alongside the local qualification
- Practical, work-based training within Guvon Hotels & Spas properties
Where You Can Study
Guvon Academy, an accredited Skills Development Provider based in Honeydew Ridge, Roodepoort, Johannesburg, and part of the Guvon Hotels & Spas Group.
About Hot 102.7FM
Hot 102.7FM is a commercial radio station broadcasting to the Gauteng market from Johannesburg. It launched in its current form on 1 July 2021 under owner The Professional Consortium, following the business rescue of the…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
- South African citizens who have completed Matric
- Applicants with a genuine passion for cooking and a professional chef career
- Willing to study full-time for three years at Guvon Academy in Johannesburg
Only one bursary is typically awarded per cycle, making this a highly competitive, single-winner opportunity rather than a standard multi-recipient bursary.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a yearly bursary anyone can apply for?
It runs as an occasional, single-winner competition rather than a standing annual fund with guaranteed intakes. Cycles are announced by Hot 102.7FM's Hot Cares initiative when funding is available.
What is the relationship between Hot 102.7FM and Guvon Academy?
Hot 102.7FM, through its Hot Cares community outreach arm, raises and donates the bursary funding (partly through campaigns such as the annual Hot 1027 Teddython), while Guvon Academy, part of the Guvon Hotels & Spas Group, provides the training place, curriculum and workplace exposure. It is a genuine joint partnership between two separate Gauteng-based organisations, not a single entity operating under two names.
What qualification do I earn?
Successful applicants complete the Occupational Certificate: Chef (SAQA ID 101697), plus an internationally recognised Highfield Qualifications (UK) culinary diploma.
How many bursaries are awarded?
Historically, only one bursary has been awarded per cycle, so competition for the award is high.
How do I apply?
Applications are typically submitted by email to Hot Cares with the required documents and a motivational video. Watch the Hot 102.7FM and Hot Cares websites for the next open cycle, since dates change from year to year.
