The GrandWest Bursary Programme 2026 is now open for applications. This bursary supports students from the Western Cape who are studying towards specific career paths linked to GrandWest and the Sun International Group.
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The bursary is aimed at developing skilled graduates in priority fields such as tourism, hospitality, engineering, IT, and business.
Closing date: 15 January 2026.
About the GrandWest Bursary Programme
The GrandWest Bursary Programme provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who meet the programme’s academic and demographic criteria. The bursary focuses on supporting students from the Western Cape and encouraging inclusion, especially for applicants living with disabilities or impairments.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary is available for students pursuing the following career paths:
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Information Technology
- Agriculture
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Finance
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Only applicants studying towards these career paths will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a Western Cape resident
- Be studying full time
- Have completed matric in South Africa
- Be registered or accepted at one of the following institutions:
- University of the Western Cape (UWC)
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- Stellenbosch University
- Be in undergraduate studies
- Be studying towards one of the approved career paths listed above
Applicants living with an impairment or disability are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to dyslexia, Type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, or sight or hearing impairment.
Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee funding.
How to Apply
Students who meet the criteria can request an application form by email.
To apply:
- Email studywithgrandwest@suninternational.com to request the bursary application form.
- Complete the application form in full.
- Attach all required supporting documents.
- Submit your application as instructed on the form before the closing date.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Closing Date
Applications close on 15 January 2026.
Apply early to avoid missing the deadline.
Contact Details
For additional information or to request an application form, contact:
Important Notes
- The bursary is open exclusively to Western Cape residents.
- Only undergraduate students in the listed fields and institutions will be considered.
- Terms and conditions apply.
- The decision of the bursary selection committee is final.
Summary
The GrandWest Bursary Programme 2026 offers financial support to Western Cape students studying in priority sectors such as tourism, engineering, IT, and business. If you meet the criteria and are registered at UWC, CPUT, UCT, or Stellenbosch University, apply before 15 January 2026.
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