Pearson Institute of Higher Education Bursary and Scholarship Application 2025/2026 | How to Apply and Application Deadline 2025.
We know you’re working hard and excelling in your schoolwork – we see you, we like you, and we’d love to reward your excellence. That’s why we’re very excited to let you know that our 2025 Scholarship & Bursary applications are now OPEN. You can also explore our other funding options on the funding page.
SCHOLARSHIP
- You’re a new student, enrolling for a Bachelor’s degree for the first time after Gr. 12.
- You meet the admission requirements for your qualification.
- You passed all your subjects on the Grade 12 Certificate (NSC & IEB, or equivalent A-levels) with an overall average of more than 75%*.
- You’ve got a strong character, and your teachers can provide you with a motivational letter that attests to that!
*For the purpose of calculating the average %, the five subjects with the highest rating, excluding Life Orientation and Maths Literacy, Pure Maths and Technical Maths, will be taken into consideration. If Pure Maths is one of the highest rating subjects it will be included in the five subjects considered.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT BURSARY
- You’re a new student enrolling for a full-time qualification for the first time after Gr. 12.
- You meet the admission requirements for your qualification.
- You passed all your final school year subjects with an overall average of more than 60%*.
- You’re a fantastic person, and your teachers can provide you with a motivational that attests to that!
*Please refer to the application form for more info on calculations and requirements.
LEADERSHIP BURSARY
- You were Head Boy/Girl or Deputy Head Boy/Girl of your school.
- You served on the Student Representative Council or you were a prefect
- You achieved at least two “A” symbols (Level 7; 80% or more) for any subject excluding Life Orientation*.
NOTE: Leaderships Awards may not be used in conjunction with any other Bursary, Scholarship or Award.
PLEASE NOTE:
- You have to be a permanent South African Citizen (*Applications for bursaries and scholarships are considered only from South African citizens and Permanent Residents)
- All fields are mandatory
- The application process is a 4 step process.
- To complete all steps will take you between 15 and 20 minutes.
TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION YOU WILL NEED:
- Certified South African ID
- Certified Grade 12 results/ equivalent
- Character Reference
- Proof of Leadership Position
- Proof of household income
- Motivation Letter
If you do not have all supporting documentation in your possession whilst submitting this application, please email it to scholarship@pearson.com once received.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 24 JANUARY 2025 – COMPLETE THE FORM BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW
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