Mezzanine Bursary Programme
This is an academic merit bursary open to full-time first year students studying towards Computer Science, but may lack necessary resources to complete such studies. This bursary is for the 2026 academic year.
The bursary may cover the following:
- Tuition
- University accommodation
We also offer job shadowing and networking opportunities with Mezzanine staff.
Requirements:
- must be a South African citizen by birth
- must be located in the Western Cape
- must be unemployed
- must have passed Grade 12 with a minimum average of 65%
- must be enrolled as a first year student for full-time undergraduate studies, at a recognised and accredited university in the Western Cape, towards a qualification in Computer Science.
- must not be in possession of any other bursary for the applied for year of study
- must not have a criminal record
- must have a clear credit record
How to apply
Step 1
Before you can apply, please ensure that you meet all of the above criteria.
Step 2
Click 'apply to position'.
Please make sure to upload all the required documents:
- CV
- Copy of ID (certified)
- Copy of matric certificate (certified)
- Motivational letter
- Proof of registration and/or acceptance for year of study
- Latest fee statement/quotation for the applied for year of study
- Proof of household income (latest 3 months payslips of parent(s)/guardian(s) or affidavit stating unemployment)
Once applied, we will then carefully assess your application and provide you with feedback as soon as possible. Should we require further information, we will contact you.
Closing date: 31 March 2026
Bursaries will be awarded on merit and financial need and in accordance with Mezzanine’s employment equity plan. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days of the closing date you may consider your application unsuccessful.
Good luck!
Skills Required
- South African citizen by birth
- Located in the Western Cape
- Unemployed
- Passed Grade 12 with a minimum average of 65%
- Enrolled as a first-year full-time undergraduate student at a recognised and accredited Western Cape university
- Studying toward a Computer Science qualification
- Not receiving another bursary for the applied-for year
- No criminal record
- Clear credit record
- Submit a CV
- Submit a certified copy of identification
- Submit a certified copy of the matric certificate
- Submit a motivational letter
- Submit proof of registration or acceptance
- Submit the latest fee statement or quotation
- Submit proof of household income
What We Do
Mezzanine Ware designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa, aiming to create productive societies. They specialize in mobile, IoT, and digital solutions that improve efficiency and access in sectors like agriculture, health, and education.
