Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen by birth
- Resident in the Western Cape
- Currently unemployed
- Grade 12 (Matric) average of at least 65%
- Enrolling as a first-year, full-time undergraduate Computer Science student at a Western Cape university
- Not in possession of another bursary for the same year of study
- Clear credit record and no criminal record
Documents Needed
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of matric certificate
- Motivational letter
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a university
- Latest fee statement or quotation
- Proof of household income
About Mezzanine Bursary
The Mezzanine Bursary is offered by Mezzanine, a Stellenbosch-based digital solutions company and subsidiary of Vodacom Group, for first-year Computer Science students in the Western Cape. In its most recent (2026) cycle, the bursary was aimed specifically at unemployed South African citizens by birth who had just completed Grade 12.
Beyond tuition and accommodation funding, recipients get job shadowing and networking exposure with Mezzanine's Stellenbosch-based engineering staff, giving successful applicants an early foothold in the company's technology teams.
Funding Details
The bursary covers tuition fees and university accommodation for the duration of the qualification, along with job shadowing and networking opportunities with Mezzanine staff.
Where You Can Study
Limited to recognised, accredited universities in the Western Cape offering an undergraduate Computer Science qualification.
About Mezzanine
Mezzanine (registered as Mezzanine Ware (Pty) Ltd) is a South African digital solutions company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The company is a subsidiary of Vodacom Group, and builds mo…
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In its most recent cycle, the bursary was open to South African citizens by birth, resident in the Western Cape, who were unemployed and had passed Grade 12 with a minimum average of 65%. Applicants needed to be enrolling as first-year, full-time undergraduate students in Computer Science at a recognised, accredited university in the Western Cape, and could not already hold another bursary for the same year of study. A clear credit record and no criminal record were also required.
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 funds the Mezzanine Bursary?
Mezzanine, a Stellenbosch-based digital solutions company and subsidiary of Vodacom Group.
Which field of study does it support?
Computer Science, for first-year undergraduate students only, in its most recent cycle.
Do I need to already be studying to apply?
No - the most recent cycle targeted incoming first-year students who had just completed Grade 12, not continuing students.
When do applications open for the next academic year?
Mezzanine has not yet published opening or closing dates for the next intake at the time of writing. Its 2026-year cycle closed on 31 March 2026, which is a useful guide to expect a similar window, but check Mezzanine's official application page before relying on it.
What do I get beyond the money?
Job shadowing and networking opportunities with Mezzanine's engineering and product staff in Stellenbosch.
