MTN Bursary 2027, Requirements & Application

Key facts

Status
Check with the provider
Provider
MTN
Field of study
Informatics and Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

We found no official MTN call for 2027, and dates on other websites conflict.

MTN is one of Africa’s biggest mobile operators. It has funded students in engineering, technology and commerce, and has sometimes helped with outstanding fees.

About the MTN Bursary

  • Past fields: engineering, IT, computer science and commerce.
  • Some programmes helped with outstanding tuition fees.
  • Linked to MTN’s graduate programmes.

Eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen.
  • Strong academic results.
  • Studying a relevant field.
  • Financial need.

How to apply

  1. Check the careers pages on mtn.co.za for an official bursary call.
  2. Email MTNBursaries@mtn.co.za to ask about 2027.
  3. Prepare your ID, results and proof of registration.

Closing date

No official 2027 date was found.

Contact details

Technology students should also see the Vodacom bursary, the Sage bursary and our ICT bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the MTN bursary close for 2027? +
We found no official MTN call for 2027, and dates on other websites conflict. Check MTN's careers pages and email MTNBursaries@mtn.co.za before relying on any date.
2. What is MTN? +
A pan-African mobile network operator headquartered in Johannesburg.
3. Which fields? +
Past MTN bursaries focused on engineering, IT, computer science, commerce and related fields.
4. Has MTN helped with student debt? +
MTN Group has been listed as offering bursaries for outstanding tuition fees in some years.
5. Who qualifies? +
South African students with strong results and financial need, depending on the programme.
6. How do I contact MTN? +
Email MTNBursaries@mtn.co.za.
Update note (checked September 2026): we found no official MTN call for 2027, and dates on other websites conflict. Check the careers pages on MTN’s own website and email its bursary team before relying on any date.

Checked the requirements and closing date? Apply directly with the provider.

Apply on the provider’s website

About MTN

Private company (telecommunications, MTN Group subsidiary)

MTN South Africa is one of the country's largest telecommunications companies, providing mobile network, data and digital services to more than 30 million customers in South Africa, according to a provider record checked in August 2026. MTN South…

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Address
MTN Innovation Centre, 216 14th Avenue, Fairland, Randburg, 2195
Website
mtn.co.za

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