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Eligibility Requirements
- Genuine interest in a career in barbering, beauty, hair or nail care
- Willingness to train full-time at one of the three Sorbet Academy campuses
- Submission of a motivational letter explaining the choice of field
- Meets Sorbet Academy's standard course entry requirements
About Sorbet Academy Bursary
The Sorbet Academy Bursary is offered by Sorbet Academy, the accredited training and development division of the Sorbet Group, to support aspiring beauty, hair, nail and grooming professionals. The bursary funds practical, hands-on training at Sorbet Academy campuses, with a pathway into employment within Sorbet's national salon network on completion.
Funding Details
The bursary covers course fees for accredited training in barbering, beauty, hair or nails at a Sorbet Academy campus, with graduates given the opportunity to pursue employment within the Sorbet salon network.
Where You Can Study
Training takes place exclusively at Sorbet Academy campuses: Woodmead (Gauteng), Mount Edgecombe (KwaZulu-Natal) and Century City (Western Cape). This bursary does not apply to study at other institutions.
About Sorbet Academy
Sorbet Academy is the accredited training division of the Sorbet Group, South Africa's well-known beauty and grooming franchise, operating training campuses in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. It offers pract…
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The bursary is aimed at school leavers and young people with a genuine passion for the beauty and grooming industry who wish to train in barbering, beauty therapy, hairdressing or nail technology at a Sorbet Academy campus.
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 Sorbet Academy the same as Sorbet Group?
Sorbet Academy is the accredited training and development division of the wider Sorbet Group, the South African beauty and grooming brand. The bursary is run specifically by the Academy.
Is there a formal application form?
No. Applicants have historically applied directly by email to the Academy, attaching the required documents and a motivational letter, with the intake year noted in the subject line.
Does this cover university study?
No. This bursary funds vocational training at a Sorbet Academy campus only, not a university degree.
When does the next intake open?
Previous intakes have closed in mid-February. As of August 2026, Sorbet Academy had not yet published dates for its next intake — applicants should check the Sorbet website or contact the Academy directly closer to the start of the year.
