If you are looking to start or continue your academic journey without the heavy burden of tuition fees, the Boston City Campus Bursary could be your perfect opportunity. This bursary programme is specifically designed to assist both new and existing students who require financial aid to start, continue or complete their Boston qualification. With strong corporate social responsibility backing it, this bursary opens doors to higher education for many deserving South African students.

About the Boston City Campus Bursary

Boston City Campus offers a variety of bursaries each year. These are available for new students who have not yet registered, as well as for students who are already enrolled. The bursary aims to cover tuition fees but does not extend to external examination fees, accommodation, transport, or stationery.

Applicants must be at least 17 years old. If you are under the age of 18, your application must be endorsed by your parent or legal guardian in writing. All underage students must have written consent to register.

It is important to note that submission of a bursary application does not guarantee that funding will be awarded.

Requirements for the Boston City Campus Bursary

  • You must be at least 17 years old.
  • If under 18, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required.
  • You must submit a strong, well-thought-out letter of motivation.
  • You must submit a copy of your ID (certification is not necessary).
  • You must submit your latest school or tertiary education results.
  • Bursaries exclude accommodation, transport, stationery, and external examination fees.

How to Apply for the Boston City Campus Bursary

Applications must be made directly at the Boston City Campus Support Centre where you intend to register. The Support Centre will inform you whether online or hard-copy submissions are accepted.

There is no standard bursary application form. You must prepare and submit:

  • A compelling letter of motivation
  • A copy of your South African ID
  • Your latest academic results

It is your responsibility as the applicant to follow up after submission. The Bursary Committee will finalise results after the application period closes, but will not engage in individual correspondence or provide reasons for decisions made.

Application Periods

Applications for bursaries are accepted twice a year:

  • For Semester A studies: apply between 1 November and 30 November of the previous year.
  • For Semester B studies: apply between 1 May and 31 May of the same year.

No late applications will be accepted, so make sure to submit your documents during the correct time frame.

Additional Terms and Conditions

  • Receiving a bursary is not guaranteed by applying.
  • Only one bursary may be used per semester or at the same time.
  • Bursaries cannot cover outstanding balances from previous studies.
  • Bursaries are non-transferable and non-redeemable for cash.
  • If the course fees exceed the bursary amount, the additional cost will be the student’s responsibility.
  • Any remaining amount from a bursary that exceeds course fees will not be paid out or credited to other modules.

Boston City Campus Corporate Social Investment

The Boston City Campus Bursary is part of the institution’s broader Corporate Social Investment programme. Boston is actively involved in numerous community projects across South Africa, with contributions totaling millions of Rands annually. Besides individual students, bursaries are awarded to schools, community organisations, and programmes encouraging youth to pursue higher education.

Some notable Boston bursary partnerships include:

  • Afrika Tikkun JHB
  • Afrika Tikkun Mfuleni
  • Arena Academy
  • Aspire Youth (Western Cape)
  • Bakone Sports Tournament
  • Caster Semenya Foundation
  • Eris Property Group
  • Good Governance Africa
  • Liberty 2 Degrees
  • One Goal
  • The President’s Award
  • SAFI
  • Slim Foundation
  • Youth Community Action Programme

Through these efforts, Boston continues to make a meaningful impact on South African communities while promoting access to higher education.

Last updated: 28 April 2025

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