BBD Bursary Program, Requirements & Application
Education is a fundamental right, but financial constraints often limit access to quality education.
To address this, various bursary programs in South Africa, such as the BBD Bursary and Beyond Programme, offer support to deserving students.
About the BBD Bursary Program
BBD is a renowned software development company founded in 1984 by Sandra Barone, Tom Budge, and Ralf Dominick. With three decades of experience, BBD has successfully served significant institutions, including banks, insurance companies, and government agencies.
The company offers various services, including mobile app development, software development, user experience design, IT consulting, and maintenance and support.
BBD Bursary Program
If you’re passionate about software development, the BBD bursary program is an excellent opportunity. The program is open to students pursuing BCom, BSc, BEng, or BIS degrees or Honors, Masters, or Doctoral levels in the following fields:
- Information Technology
- Game Design
- Computer and Software Engineering
- Informatics
- Computer Science
BBD Bursary Program Coverage
The bursary program covers:
- University tuition fees
- Monthly allowance
- Support and mentorship
BBD Bursary Program Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, students must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be in Matric or have completed Matric
- Be inclined toward software development
- Be studying or accepted to study at a recognized South African University
- Achieve a minimum overall average of 70% (Matric students) or 65% (tertiary students)
- Be accepted to study in one of the fields mentioned above
- Have a passion for developing and creating software
How to Apply for BBD Bursary Program
Students can apply online and submit the required documents, including:
- Certified ID document
- Matric latest results/Matric certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Acceptance letter from a tertiary university
- Latest academic transcripts
- A link to coding projects on GitHub or a similar platform
- Students must complete their studies within the stipulated time frame
- Attend an onsite workshop every year
- Participate in group projects and use the latest tech to create solutions
- Get hands-on practical exposure to several technologies and tools
- Opportunity to join the BBD graduate program after graduation
BBD Bursary Program Contact Details
For queries, contact BBD at:
- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
- Telephone: 011 532 8300
- Contact form on the BBD website
No closing date has been mentioned, and applications are currently being accepted online.