The HP Trust (HP Inc) Bursary is aimed at South African students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering at accredited public tertiary institutions. Below are the key requirements and details for the HP Trust bursary application:
- Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen[1].
- Matric: Must have completed Matric (Grade 12)[1].
- Current Study: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science or Computer Engineering at a recognised public institution in South Africa[1].
- Academic Achievement: Must have a strong academic record with a minimum overall average of 65% in the most recent exams (usually mid-year or June exams)[1].
- Supporting Documents: The following must be uploaded with your online application:
- Clear photograph (head and shoulders)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Full academic record and latest available results (June/most recent)
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ household income:
- Latest payslips (if employed)
- Affidavit (if unemployed)
- Affidavit stating annual income (if self-employed)
- Most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ bank statements (if owning a business)
- SASSA letter for grants received (if applicable)
- Death certificates of parents (if deceased)
- Court letter for child support amounts (if parents are divorced), or an affidavit for child support amount received (if separated)
- Application Method: Applications must be completed and submitted online via the StudyTrust platform[2][7].
- Closing Dates: The application closing date is typically 30 September each year for the subsequent academic year. For 2025, the deadline is 30 September 2025[2][7].
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