The HP Trust Bursary, administered as the HP Inc Bursary in South Africa, is available to support students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. To be considered, applicants must meet several eligibility and application requirements:
- Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen[1][2][3].
- Matric: Must have completed Matric[1][3].
- Field of Study: Must be enrolled in or intend to enroll for an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering at a recognized and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa[1][2][3][5].
- Academic Performance: Must have a strong academic record, with a minimum overall average of 65% in the most recent examinations (mid-year/June)[1][2][3][5].
Required Documents: The following supporting documents are compulsory for your application:
- Clear recent photograph (head and shoulders)[1][3][7].
- Certified copy of your South African ID document[1][3][7].
- Matric certificate[1][3][7].
- Full academic record and latest available results (June/exam progress reports)[1][3][7].
- Proof of household income for parents/guardians:
- Latest payslips if employed
- Affidavit if unemployed
- Affidavit stating annual income if self-employed
- Most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ recent bank statements if owning a business
- SASSA letter for grants received (if applicable)
- Death certificates of parents (if deceased)[1][3][7].
- Letter from the court stating child support amounts if parents are divorced, or an affidavit from a parent stating the child support amount received if separated[1][3][7].
Application Process: Applications must be completed and submitted online through StudyTrust’s official application platform. It is recommended to review the StudyTrust Bursary Applications Page for detailed instructions before applying[1][2][3][5][7].
Selection: The main selection criterion is academic achievement, though household income and full compliance with application requirements are also considered[2][5].
Closing Dates: The bursary application period typically runs from 1 May to 30 September each year for the following academic year. For the 2025 intake, the closing date is 30 November 2024; for the 2026 intake, the closing date is 30 September 2025[1][2][5].
Leave a Reply