Sun International Bursary South Africa.

ABOUT THE BURSAR

Sun International is a chain of hotel resorts and casinos established by South African businessman, Sol Kerzner. Sun International has initiated a programme to invest in tertiary education – the Sun International Community Development Trust.

ABOUT THE BURSARY

Bursaries will be awarded to students within the Hospitality and Leisure sector, but more specifically the following fields:

Hospitality
Hotel Management
Food & Beverage
Human Resources
Management
Sport and Recreation
Sales and Marketing
Finance (Accounting)
Information Technology
Electrical Engineering (TVET level)
Plumbing (TVET level)

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet the following minimal criteria before applying:

South African citizen,
Studying or intending on studying in one of the aforementioned fields (degree/ diploma/ certificate),
Studying or intending on studying at a recognised South Africa University/ University of Technology/ TVET College.

HOW TO APPLY

Eligible students must apply online at: http://www.studietrust.co.za (between 1 May and 30 September annually).
The following documents will be required to support your online application:

ID document (certified copy),
Parents/ guardians/ spouse proof of income (employment letter/ payslips) (certified copy),
A letter about your life (written by the applicant themselves),
Parents/ guardians/ friends may write recommendation letters,
Two testimonials (one from an education official – principal or lecturer and the other one by a community leader),
Current tertiary students must add: Matric results certificate (certified copy) AND Latest tertiary results (certified copy),
Applicants who are not currently studying: include your most recent exam results (certified copy) and a letter explaining what you are doing in the current year.

CLOSING DATE

30 September annually