If you completed Matric with strong results and are entering your first year to study Computer Science full-time at a recognised university in the Western Cape, the Mezzanine Bursary 2025 offered financial support for fees, accommodation, textbooks, plus job shadowing opportunities with Mezzanine staff. Closing date was 31 May 2025. At BursaryForms, we are your guide to success!

About Mezzanine (Bursary Provider)

Mezzanine (also known as Mezzanine Ware), a tech-startup under the Vodacom Group, offers this bursary to support students who have academic merit but lack resources. The company builds tech solutions in areas like agriculture, healthcare, and education, and uses this bursary to help grow the tech workforce in the Western Cape.

Fields Covered by the Mezzanine Bursary

This bursary is specific in its field of study. It supports students who want to pursue:

  • Computer Science (full-time, first year undergraduate)

Expenses Covered by the Mezzanine Bursary

If awarded, the bursary in 2025 covered:

  • Tuition / registration fees
  • University accommodation in WC universities
  • Textbooks allowance
  • Job shadowing & networking with Mezzanine staff

Eligibility Requirements for the Mezzanine Bursary

Applicants in 2025 had to meet all of these criteria:

  • South African citizen by birth
  • Resident in the Western Cape province
  • Unemployed at time of application
  • Completed Matric with a minimum overall average of 65%
  • Entering first year full-time undergraduate studies in Computer Science in 2025
  • Attend a recognised & accredited university in the Western Cape
  • Must not hold any other bursary for the 2025 academic year
  • No criminal record; must have a clear credit record

This page was updated on October 7, 2025 to provide the most current bursary information.

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How to Apply for the Mezzanine Bursary

Steps for the 2025 round:

  • Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
  • Collect the required documents: certified copy of ID, Matric certificate, motivational letter, CV, proof of registration or acceptance, fee statement/quotation, proof of household income (or affidavit if unemployed)
  • Submit your application online via Mezzanine’s bursary portal or the listing page before the closing date.

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Closing Date for the Mezzanine Bursary

31 May 2025

This deadline has passed. Applications after that date were not accepted.

Contact the Mezzanine Provider

For enquiries, use:

Mezzanine Ware (Mezzanine)
Email: hr@mezzanineware.com
Website: mezzanineware.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Click each question to see its answer about the Mezzanine Bursary.

Can current university students (2nd year +) apply?+
No. The bursary is only open to first year undergraduate students.
Do I need to live in the Western Cape?+
Yes. Applicants must be residents of the Western Cape province.
Is there a minimum Matric average?+
Yes. A minimum average of 65% in Grade 12 is required.
Will accommodation be covered?+
Yes. University accommodation in the Western Cape is part of the coverage.
Does the bursary cover textbooks?+
Yes. There is a textbooks allowance included.
Is unemployment status required?+
Yes. Applicants must be unemployed.
What happens if I already have another bursary?+
Then you cannot apply – the bursary is for those who do not have another bursary for the same academic year.
Can Matric-in-progress students apply?+
No. You must have completed Matric with the required average.
When are successful applicants notified?+
Shortlisted candidates are contacted; typically you are notified by about end of July 2025.
Is the 2026 Mezzanine Bursary confirmed yet?+
No. As of the latest verified sources, no announcement for a 2026 Mezzanine Bursary has been made.

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