Brain-Jar Skills Development Bursary 2027

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Brain-Jar Skills Development is a private training provider in Pretoria, registered with the South African Qualifications Authority, that offers the National Diploma in Early Childhood Development. Its bursary covers study at Brain-Jar itself, and only two are awarded a year, chosen at random from the qualifying applications.

About the Brain-Jar Bursary

• Funds the National Diploma in Early Childhood Development at Brain-Jar Skills Development in Pretoria. It cannot be used at another institution.
• Two bursaries are awarded per academic year, each covering one year of study.
• Recipients are drawn at random from the qualifying applications.

Brain-Jar Bursary eligibility requirements

• South African citizen who has completed Matric.
• Meets the NQF Level 5 entry requirements for early childhood development.
• Holds an admission approval letter from Brain-Jar.
• Has paid the non-refundable R250 application fee.

How to apply for the Brain-Jar Bursary

1. Email Brain-Jar to confirm that a round is open and to apply for admission to the diploma.
2. Complete the bursary application form and attach a certified ID, a certified Matric certificate and proof of payment of the application fee.
3. Email everything to apply@brainjarskillsdev.co.za with the subject line “Brain-Jar Skills Development Bursary Application” before the closing date.

Closing date

30 November in the last published round, with the application fee due by 31 December. No 2027 date has been confirmed.

Contact details

• Telephone: 076 220 8416
• Email: support@brainjarskillsdev.co.za or admin@brainjarskillsdev.co.za

Education students should also apply to the Funza Lushaka bursary and NSFAS, both of which fund study at public institutions.

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