Introduction

Access Trust Bursary for TVET Students in the Western Cape. Education should never be limited by financial constraints, especially for young South Africans eager to build careers in scarce and critical skill areas. The Access Trust Bursary offers a lifeline to students who wish to pursue studies at TVET colleges within the Western Cape, helping them gain qualifications in high-demand fields that contribute to the country’s workforce needs.

The Access Trust is a non-profit organisation dedicated to funding deserving students who demonstrate potential and financial need, ensuring they can access technical and vocational education without barriers. If you are driven, committed, and ready to build a future in a scarce skills field, this bursary opportunity is your stepping stone toward a meaningful career.

 

 

 

Fields of Study Covered

Bursaries will be awarded for the following fields:

• Electrical Engineering
• Construction/ Building & Civil Engineering
• Business and Management Studies
• Information & Communication Technology
• Education (Early Childhood Development)
• Farming Management
• Travel and Tourism
• Sports Fitness and Management
• Hospitality
• Performing Arts
• Practical Programmes

 

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be between 18 and 28 years old.
• Have completed Matric.
• Achieved a minimum 50% pass rate.
• Proven financial need.
• Must plan to undertake studies at one of these Western Cape TVET colleges:
• • College of Cape Town
  • South Cape College
  • West Coast College
  • Boland College
  • Northlink College
  • False Bay College

 

 

 

How to Apply

1️⃣ Download and complete the Access Trust Bursary Application Form (PDF).
2️⃣ Attach certified copies of the following documents:

• ID document / Refugee status / Asylum Seeker status.
• Matric academic history (all results) OR full academic history.
• Parent/guardian proof of income (latest 3 months’ payslips, SASSA grant proof, or affidavit if unemployed).
• Character reference letter from a school teacher or community leader.
• Motivational letter explaining:
  • Why you should be awarded the bursary.
  • Your career plans.
  • What and why you plan to study.

3️⃣ Submit your completed application form and supporting documents via one of the following:

• Email: info@accesstrust.org.za
• Post:
  PO BOX 1853
  Wynberg
  7800
• Hand Delivery:
  123 Main Road Wynberg
  Upper Floor, Wynberg Centre
  Wynberg, 7800

Contact Details

For any bursary-related queries, please contact:

• Tel: 021 797 3118
• Email: info@accesstrust.org.za

Take the next step toward your future by applying for the Access Trust Bursary, and let your dreams for a better tomorrow begin today.