Here Are Some Information Systems Bursaries Available

Information Systems is also an academic field study about systems with a specific reference to information and the complementary networks of computer hardware and software that people and organizations use to collect, filter, process, create and also distribute data.

Typical majors of Information Technology or Information Systems include computer science, computer engineering, information science, electrical engineering, informatics, or information technology.

Here is a list of institutions/companies offering bursaries in Information Systems-related bursaries:

Absa Fellowship Scholarship Programme 

The scholarship will provide cover for NQF7 undergraduate degree studies within the fields of: Creative Arts, Digital or Data Design, Engineering, Humanities (Social Sciences), Mathematics, Science and Technology, including the following:

1. Information Systems
2. Information Systems and Computer Science
3. Information Systems Management
4. Information Technology
5. Business Computing
6. Computer Engineering
7. Computer Science
8. Computer Science and Informatics
9. Computer Science and Statistics
10. Informatics
11. Information and Knowledge Systems
12. Information Engineering

Eligibility requirements include: 

1. Must be a citizen and permanent resident in South Africa (or any of these countries: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia)
2. Must be between 18 and 25 years old
3. Must be currently in matric or have completed matric
4. Must have received a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric or an equivalent qualifications from a TVET college
5. Must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards an undergraduate degree in one of the aforementioned fields of study
6. Must have receive provisional or full acceptance from one of these Universities in South Africa: University of Cape Town/ University of Stellenbosch/ University of Johannesburg/ University of the Witwatersrand/ University of Pretoria/ University of KwaZulu-Natal (other institutes are NOT covered)
7. Must be entering your first year of study

Clicks Bursary Programme 

Clicks is inviting students to apply for bursary funding. Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the following fields:

1. Information Systems (Commerce)
2. Information Systems & Technology (Commerce)
3. Computer Science
4. Data Science
5. Business Operations (Commerce)
6. Economic Sciences (Commerce)
7. Marketing and Supply Chain Management (Commerce)
8. Marketing Management (Commerce)
9. Property Studies
10. Statistics and Data Science (Commerce)
11. Supply Chain Management (Commerce)
12. Transport & Logistics Management (Commerce)

Eligibility requirements include: 

1. You must be a South African citizen
2. You must be between the ages of 19 and 35 years
3. You must be currently studying towards an undergraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above
4. You must be registered for your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
5. You must be studying at a recognised university in South Africa
6. You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
7. You must NOT currently be in receipt of any other bursary awards
8. Preference will be given to students from designated groups and students living with disabilities

BET Software Bursary Programme 

BET Software is inviting students to apply for the “BET Dare To Dream Bursary”. The bursary will be awarded for studies within an ICT-related field, specifically the following fields (National Certificate, Diploma, Degree or Postgraduate qualifications):

1. Information Systems
2. Information Technology and Information Systems
3. System and Network Administration
4. Computer Engineering
5. Computer Science
6. Cybersecurity
7. Software Engineering

Eligibility requirements include: 

1. You must be studying or intend on studying towards qualification, within one of the aforementioned ICT-related fields 
2. You must be studying towards a qualification that is 12 months or longer
3. You must be studying or intend on studying at a registered higher learning institution in South Africa
4. You must be achieved a minimum result of 60% if currently studying
5. Preference will be given to students who reside close to the tertiary institution they have applied to study at

Clover Pinnacle Bursary Programme 

The Clover Pinnacle Bursary will be awarded within the following fields of study:

1. Information Systems (BIT)
2. Information and Knowledge Systems (BSc)
3. Information Technology (BSc)
4. Computer Science (BSc)
5. Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
6. Chemical Engineering (BEng)
7. Electronic Engineering (BEng)
8. Industrial Engineering (BEng)
9. Mechatronics (BEng)
10. Computer Engineering (BEng)
11. Food Science (BSc)
12. Chemistry (BSc)
13. Biochemistry (BSc)
14. Accounting (BCom)
15. Mathematics and Statistics (BCom)
16. Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BCom)
17. Marketing (BCom)
18. Marketing Management (BCom)
19. LLB

Eligibility requirements include: 

1. Must be a South African citizen
2. Must currently be in matric or have completed matric
3. Studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study
4. Studying or intend on studying full-time at a university
5. Current Matric students: must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for grade 11 final results AND matric mid-year results
6. Current University students: must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for 2018 final exams
7. Engineering, Food Science and Information Technology students: must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Mathematics and Science
8. Must have achieved a high university Admission Score (APS)
9. Must be able to read, write and speak English
10. Must be willing to enter into a funding agreement
11. Must be willing to relocate once graduated to complete work-back period
12. Self-motivated and energetic