2027 Future is Bright Bursary (Team Members & Relatives)

Applications are open.

Applications close on Thursday, 03 September 2026 at 12 midday.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Through the Hollywood Foundation's My Education Pillar, the Future is Bright Bursary Programme empowers students nationwide by bridging the gap between high school and tertiary education.

The programme provides holistic support, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to transition successfully into the world of work. By investing in education, Hollywood Foundation is committed to addressing South Africa's critical skills shortage and developing the country's future workforce.

 

The Foundation awards bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing Higher Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees (1st to 4th year), Honours, Postgraduate and Advanced Diplomas.

 

Preferred fields of study include, but are not limited to:

  1. Information Technology & Computer Science 
  2. Data Science
  3. Finance & Accounting and BCom (Law)
  4. Marketing (including Digital Marketing and Communications)
  5. Media & Communications
  6. Graphic Design
  7. Supply Chain and Logistics Management
  8. Project Management
  9. Business Management
  10. Human Resources Management
  11. Architectural Design

About The Bursary

This bursary is for the 2027 academic year. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students in 2027 to be eligible.

 

What does the bursary cover?

For Relatives of Hollywood Group Team Members

  1. * Full funding for registration and tuition fees.
  2. * Accommodation and meals.
  3. * Prescribed textbooks, stationery and other study necessities (as approved by the sponsor).

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For Hollywood Group Team Members (Employees): 

  1. * Full funding for registration and tuition fees.
  2. * Learning-material allowance, including prescribed textbooks and other approved study materials.

 

The final bursary benefits will be confirmed in the successful applicant's Bursary Award/Pledge Letter, issued and signed by the sponsor.

 

 Additional Conditions to Note:

  1. * The bursary is renewable annually, subject to satisfactory academic performance, student engagement and the availability of sponsor funding. Funding is reviewed each year and is not guaranteed for the full duration of the qualification.
  2. * Work-back obligation (applies to Team Members only):Team members are required to fulfil a work-back commitment equivalent to the period of funding received. Failure to do so may result in the repayment of the bursary benefits, together with interest at the prevailing prime lending rate.
  3. * Applicants and bursary recipients must disclose all relevant information accurately. Any applicant or recipient found not to be studying full-time, to have undisclosed paid employment, or to have provided false or misleading information during the application process, interviews or after the bursary has been awarded, may have their bursary withdrawn and may be required to repay all bursary benefits received.
  4. * Bursaries will be awarded in accordance with the organisation's Employment Equity Plan. 

Who Can Apply

Eligibility Criteria

The bursary programme is open to applicants who meet the following minimum requirements:

 

  1. Must be a South African citizen.
  2. Must be either:
    1.  A Hollywood Group employee; including employees of Hollywoodbets, BetSoftware, Hollywood Foundation, Race Coast (and other Hollywood Group entities/subsidiaries); OR
    2.  An immediate family member or relative of an employee of Hollywood Group or any of its related entities. (The employee you claim to be related to, will be required to verify the relation).  
  3. * Must be enrolled for full-time or part-time studies at a DHET/CHE-accredited public university or registered private higher education institution during the 2027 academic year.
  4. Must be studying towards a Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma.
  5. Grade 12 applicants must have obtained a Bachelor's Pass with a minimum overall average of 65%.
  6. Current tertiary students must have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% in their most recent completed academic year.
  7. Applicants must be studying in one of the following preferred fields:
    •   Information Technology & Computer Science
    •   Data Science
    •   Finance & Accounting and BCom (Law)
    •   Marketing (including Digital Marketing) and Communications
    •   Media & Communications
    •   Graphic Design
    •   Supply Chain & Logistics Management
    •   Project Management
    •   Business Management
    •   Human Resources Management
    •   Architectural Design 
  8. The following additional fields will also be considered (ONLY) for Hollywood Group Team Members: 
    1. Artisenal /Trade courses [For Race Coast KZN/WC Team Members only]
    2. Hospitality 
  9. Depending on the stage of the selection process, shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo screening, interviews and psychometric assessments.

 

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Additional Conditions to Note:

  1. The bursary is renewable annually, subject to satisfactory academic performance, student engagement and the availability of sponsor funding. Funding is reviewed each year and is not guaranteed for the full duration of the qualification.
  2. Work-back obligation (applies to Team Members only):Team members are required to fulfil a work-back commitment equivalent to the period of funding received. Failure to do so may result in the repayment of the bursary benefits, together with interest at the prevailing prime lending rate.
  3. Applicants and bursary recipients must disclose all relevant information accurately. Any applicant or recipient found
    • to have undisclosed paid employment, or
    • to have provided false or misleading information during the application process, interviews or after the bursary has been awarded,
    • may have their bursary withdrawn and may be required to repay all bursary benefits received.

 

 Preference in the awarding of bursaries will be afforded in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan

Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.

  • Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
  • Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
  • Closing date for application type:
    • 2027 Future is Bright Bursary (Team Members & Relatives) closes: Thursday, 03 September 2026 at 12 midday.
  • Bursary allocation year for application type:
    • 2027 Future is Bright Bursary (Team Members & Relatives) will be allocated for the 2027 academic year

This Bursary is for the 2027 academic year. You need to be studying full-time in 2027 to qualify. 

  1. Should you not have heard back from us within 3 months (of the application closing date), please consider your application as unsuccessful
  2. Terms and Conditions apply.  Successful applicants will be required to sign an agreement provided by the sponsor
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Required Documents

Please prepare the following documents:

    Important Note About Documents:   

  • All certified documents must be less than 3 months old.  
  • [*]  means: Where you have multiple documents for 1 submission, please combine/scan them into 1 file that you can upload.
  • In addition to the documents listed below, you are required to submit any other documents required on Step-4 of your application  

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    All Relatives:

    1. Certified copy of the employee that you are related to

     

    All Applicants:

    1. Certified copy of your valid South African identity document.
    2. A 1-2 page statement clearly setting out why you have chosen your field of study, how you intend to use it after graduation. Also, explain any missing documents you couldn’t submit on time. [*] 
    3. Certified copy of the employee that you are related to [for Relatives]

     

    Scholar in Matric (or gap-year after matric)

    1. Certified Grade 11 Report final year-end report (with official school stamp)
    2. Grade 12 latest (Term 2) school report - Certified (With official school stamp) 
    3. [IF APPLICABLE] A copy of the 2026 acceptance letter from an accredited institution. - Official letter showing you've been accepted (even provisionally) to study the qualification in 2026 [*]  
    4. [IF APPLICABLE]  Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)

     

    Current Tertiary Student (Undergrad/Honours/etc Enrolled in 2025)

    1. Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)
    2. Certified copy of latest/June 2025 Official Academic Transcripts (or official institution report) [or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling] [*] 
    3. Latest Official University Fee Statements - If you have off-campus accommodation, please include your lease agreement [*]
    4. Certified Copy of 2025 Proof of Registration (if studying in 2025), [or police affidavit stating why the student was not schooling] 
    5. Certified Full Tertiary Academic Records (for all years of tertiary study, even if at multiple institutions), or police affidavit stating why the student was not schooling. [*] 
    6. [IF APPLICABLE] Certified copy of 2024 end-year Official Academic Transcripts, [or police affidavit explaining why you were not schooling]

     

    Gap-Year Student During Tertiary (Enrolled before 2025)

    1. Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12) 
    2. Certified Full Tertiary Academic Records (for all years of tertiary study, even if at multiple institutions); or police affidavit stating why the student was not schooling. [*] 
    3. [IF APPLICABLE] Certified copy of latest 2026 Official Academic Transcripts (or official institution report), [or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling]
    4. [IF APPLICABLE] A copy of the 2027 acceptance letter from an accredited institution. - Official letter showing you've been accepted (even provisionally) to study the qualification in 2027 [*]  

     

    Masters & PhD Applicants (must additionally submit) 

  • Only Senior/Exec-Management Team Members will be considered.

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    Other Optional Documents (for all applicants): 

    1. [IF APPLICABLE] Proof of Disability- Have a Disability? Submit a Dept of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter from Doctor [*] 
    2. Applicant Parent or Guardian Identity- Certified Parents/Guardian RSA ID (or non-SA Passport) or Death Certificate (if deceased) [*] 
    3. Proof of Household Income: Certified copy of SASSA docs or 3 months Payslips of parents/guardians (Company registration documents if Self Employed) - Please attach police affidavits confirming unemployment, if guardian/s are unemployed [*] 
    4. [IF APPLICABLE] Disclosure of NSFAS History- Do you (or did you ever) get funded by NSFAS? Please upload all the funding confirmation contracts, letters or offers. [If not, submit police affidavit stating that you have never received NSFAS funding] [*] 
    5. [IF APPLICABLE] Disclosure of Funding Sources- Do you (or did you ever) get funded by another bursary? Please upload all the funding confirmation contracts, letters or offers. [If not, submit police affidavit stating that you have never received funds from another bursary or funding award] [*] 
    6. [IF APPLICABLE] Disclosure of Study Debt- Do you (or did you) owe fees to your institution after January 2026? If not, please submit police affidavit stating that you have no debts to your university] [*] 

     

    If Applicants are Shortlisted to Provisional-Acceptance 

    You will need to submit the following documents, so please start figuring out where you will get them:

    1. 2027 Full-year Tuition fees/quote 
    2. 2027 Books Quotation (from book store) 
    3. 2027 Full-year Accommodation Lease/Invoice/Quote [If Applicable]
    4. Certified copy of valid matric certificate [Grade 12 applicants]
    5. 2026 Final Year transcript Results [If you are already studying for a tertiary qualification]

     

For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.

You can download the guardian consent form by clicking HERE.

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