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MultiChoice Bursary for 2024

Established in 1993, MultiChoice is a South African company that oversees the DStv Satellite Television service throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The company comprises five distinct services: M-NET, a satellite television subscription service; Showmax, an online video-on-demand subscription service; GOtv, a Digital terrestrial television platform; Supersport, a collection of sports channels on the DStv network; and Irdeto, a digital platform security company.

In 2018, MultiChoice Africa introduced the Multichoice Talent Factory academies, providing an opportunity for 60 students from 13 countries to participate in a comprehensive year-long academic and practical immersion program.

About the Multichoice bursary

MultiChoice is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to more than 200 students, to a total value of R32 million. Bursaries will be awarded for STEM-related degree studies, within the following fields (at undergraduate and postgraduate level):

  • Actuarial Science
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Data & Information Science
  • Digital Media Technologies
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Information Engineering
  • Information Technology (AI & Robotics)

The bursary will provide coverage for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation and a yearly living allowance.

Requirements

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 currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric, at a quantile 1 to quantile 3 school
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a degree qualification within one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised institute of higher learning in South Africa

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at: MultiChoice Bursary Application 2024

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate/ statement of results (certified copy)
  • Most recent results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof acceptance or preliminary acceptance from an accredited tertiary institution (on letterhead)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable)

Closing date

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