Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Bursary 2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – COCA-COLA BEVERAGES SOUTH AFRICA (CCBSA)

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) and bottler for The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC). CCBSA is a recently merged private entity that operates across South Africa – manufacturing, bottling and distributing non-alcoholic beverages to various customers, from large retailers to small traders.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) launched the Study Buddy Fund in 2021, which is committed to providing academically deserving students with access to further education and training. Since the programme began, CCBSA has invested over R8m to support students.

ABOUT THE CCBSA STUDY BUDDY FUND BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is inviting students to apply for the Study Buddy Fund bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies in ANY field.
Preference will be given to students residing in communities which CCBSA has operations (however students from other areas may also apply): Mdantsane; Motherwell; Phoenix; Inanda; Ntuzuma; KwaMashu; Greater Eldorado Park Community Forum (including Freedom Park and Motsoaledi); Tembisa; Greater Nigel; PTA West Ward 55; Westenburg to Seshego; Alabama and Mangaung.

MORE ABOUT THE CCBSA BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation and meal allowances.

Apart from financial support, the bursary also provides holistic support.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CCBSA BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be completing Matric in 2023
• You must pass Matric with a bachelors’ admission
• You must have been accepted to study at a university in South Africa
• You must preferably be residing within one of the CCBSA’s host communities (advantageous)
• You must NOT be affiliated with CCBSA and its affiliates
• You must read and agree to the bursary terms and conditions

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CCBSA BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: CCBSA Study Buddy Bursary Application 2024

Submit clear copies of the following documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric statement of results/ certificate if available (certified copy)
• Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of university acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residence

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CCBSA BURSARY

31 January 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) directly:
Email: studybuddyfund@gradesmatch.co.za

Please do NOT contact CCBSA if this bursary has already closed