Grand Gaming Bursary Requirements, Application and Closing Dates
Grand Gaming, a gaming‑and‑leisure company (part of the Sun International group), offers a bursary program aimed at students from underprivileged backgrounds in Mpumalanga.
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Grand Gaming Bursary Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must reside in Mpumalanga province.
- Age requirement: 18 to 35 years old.
- Must have completed Matric.
- Must be studying or intend to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in Mpumalanga.
- Must be studying one of the specific fields supported by the bursary:
- Business Administration
- Commerce / Economics
- Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Finance (Accounting, Taxation, etc.)
- Hotel Management
- Human Resources Management
- Information Technology
- Legal / Law Studies
- Management Studies
- Marketing and Sales
- Must not already be receiving NSFAS or another bursary.
- Must show financial need.
- Must be self‑motivated and ambitious.
Grand Gaming Bursary Application Process
- Prepare certified (by a Commissioner of Oaths) documents:
- South African ID copy
- Matric certificate / Grade 12 results
- Full academic record (if already studying)
- Proof of registration or acceptance in a tertiary institution in Mpumalanga
- Tuition-statement or quotation for the academic year
- Proof of banking details of the institution (certified)
- Proof of residence in Mpumalanga
- Affidavit from a police station showing that a parent or guardian is unemployed or low income.
- Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary.
- No formal application form is required. You only need to submit the above documents.
- Email your application to pubisi@grandgaming.co.za. Use “Grand Gaming Bursary 2026” in the subject line.
- Make sure your certified documents are recent (some sources say not older than 3 months).
- Submit before the closing date. For 2026, the closing date was 30 May.
Grand Gaming Bursary Contact Details
- Contact Person: Priscilla Ubisi, Training Officer.
- Email: pubisi@grandgaming.co.za
- Telephone: 013 120 4242.
Grand Gaming Bursary Closing Date
For the 2026 cycle, the closing date was 30 May 2026.
There is no confirmed public notice (as of now) for a 2026 closing date.
What the Grand Gaming Bursary Covers
Tuition fees or study‑related costs (paid to the tertiary institution) according to the submitted quote.
The bursary is directed to the institution, meaning payments are handled through the university / college.
It does not mention a stipend for living costs.
FAQs
South African citizens aged 18 to 35 years who reside in Mpumalanga are eligible to apply.
The bursary supports business, finance, commerce, engineering, IT, law, human resources, marketing, hotel management, and management studies.
No. Applicants should not receive any other major bursary at the time of application.
Applicants must submit certified copies of their ID, Matric certificate, academic record, proof of registration, tuition statement, proof of bank details, proof of residence, an affidavit showing financial need, and a motivational letter.
All documents should be emailed to pubisi@grandgaming.co.za with “Grand Gaming Bursary [Year]” as the subject line.
The bursary covers tuition and study-related costs. Funds are paid directly to the tertiary institution. Living costs are not specifically included.
There is no confirmed public closing date for 2026. The previous closing date was 30 May 2026.
Yes, recipients are expected to continue in their approved field of study.
Contact Priscilla Ubisi (Training Officer) at pubisi@grandgaming.co.za or call 013 120 4242.
Applicants who do not reside in Mpumalanga are not eligible for this bursary.
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