Studying a BCom degree offers students unique flexibility in their course choices and allows them to gain insight into the world of business from experienced lecturers with practical experience and industry roles.
A Bachelor of Commerce degree prepares students for entrepreneurship and employment. Students in this field of study are equipped with problem solving skills, they think critically and have the potential and knowledge to lead successful careers in commerce, locally and globally.
A qualification in commerce gives you access to an array of career paths and industries you can pursue. Whether it be finance, entrepreneurship, human resources, or accountancy.
Below is a list if bursaries you can apply for to fund your BCom degree:
- National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) - NSFAS providing funding to students in need and the financial aid scheme supports numerous study fields.
- MTN Bursary – MTN SA bursaries are part of the companies youth development initiative. Each year they offer funding to students in need in various study fields including the commerce sector.
- Shoprite Bursary – Shoprite’s bursaries provide financial assistance towards tuition and on-campus accommodation that ensure job opportunities upon graduation.
- Naspers Bursary – The Naspers Bursary Programme will award academically and financiallydeserving students pursuing degrees in STEM, commerce, and business sciences.
- TSiBA Business School Bursary –TSiBA offers funding to students who have a passion for administration within the business world.
- W&R SETA Bursary – The W&R SETA Bursary is a government funded scheme that is aimed at providing financial assistance to needy students to study wholesale and retail qualifications.
- Netcare Bursary – The Netcare bursary programme is open to students within the Pharmacy or Commerce faculty.
- Truworths Bursary – Truworths are awarding bursaries to students who are studying in fields related to the commerce and retail industry.
- Tiger Brands Bursary – The Tiger Brands graduate bursary programme funds 100% of the prescribed university tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees and an amount of quoted prescribed books and a monthly allowance.
- Red & Yellow Bursary – The Red & Yellow Creative School of Business offers bursaries to students wishing to further their studies in various study fields including commerce.
Should you be in need of a bursary to fund your commerce degree you can apply at any of the above mentioned organisations, providing you meet their funding requirements. Visit their websites to find out more.
Read more about a career in the commerce field.
