Funding Opportunities
The availability of bursaries through the Tiso Skills Fund is dependent on the contributions made by our valued partners and the specific criteria they set for their funding programmes. Bursaries are awarded only when funds are provided and when applicants meet the eligibility requirements outlined by our clients.
Tertiary Education
Apprenticeships
Employement Assistance
Support in obtaining permanent employement for graduates
REGISTER AS A BENEFICIARY
- Further tertiary education
- Apprenticeships
- Obtaining new vocational skills
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Previously disadvantaged youth
- Disabled youth - where required by our clients
- Unemployed youth actively seeking opportnities for development
- Existing students requiring funding support
- Alignment with B-BBEE and employement equity legislation
- Acedemic performance, we aim to provide our clients with quality students
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for future funding opportunities, please register your details by clicking the link below. This will ensure your information is included in our database for bursary consideration when opportunities become available.
What you will need for the application:
Certified ID copy
Attach a clear copy of your ID.
Please ensure ID copi is certified by a Comissioner of Oath.
ID copy must not be older than 3 months.
EEA1 Form
This is available online for download through the application portal
Fill in your full name under “Employee”.
Tick the various boxes. Sign and date the form at the bottom.
Affidavit
This is available online for download through the application portal
( Please complete the details in the form)
This needs to be certified in front of a Commissioner of Oaths.
POPI Consent
This is available online for download through the application portal
( Please complete the details in the form)
To protect your personal information
Fee Statement
Attach a copy of your latest full fee statement
Academic Transcript
Attach a copy of your latest academic transcript
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY
- University Fees: Providing financial relief to students struggling with unpaid tuition.
- Deserving Candidates: Focusing on youth who demonstrate potential but lack the financial means to pursue their education.
Transforming Lives Through Education
The funding during my final two years of study helped immensely, both financially and psychologically. The financial burden on my family was reduced, which in turn alleviated my stress, so I could focus all my attention on the coursework
Dr Mozammil Rehman
MBBCh
A PERSONAL JOURNEY.
Testimonial Letter for Tiso Skills Fund. My dream of becoming a doctor started off in high school. By way of background, I hadn’t really been exposed to any profession so it was a daunting task looking for a suitable career path.The questions I had to ask myself were: what was ...
At my most critical moment, the support from the Tiso Skills Fund and VW Financial Services came to my rescue. This funding lifted an immense burden by paying off all of my student debt and I was able to complete my degree and graduate. Sisonke Peter
Bachelor of Economic Science
A PERSONAL JOURNEY.
Testimonial Letter for Tiso Skills Fund and VW Financial Services (Pty) Ltd I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Sisonke, and I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the life-changing support I received from VW Financial Services through the Tiso Skills Fund. Your generosity not ...
Aurogen South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Tiso Skills Fund did more than help me stay in university; they helped me lay the foundations for a future rooted in purpose, compassion, and a commitment to giving back. For that, I will always remain grateful and proud to have been backed by them. Nokulunga Guliwe
Bachelor of Pharmacy
A PERSONAL JOURNEY.
Testimonial Letter for Tiso Skills Fund and Aurogen South Africa (Pty) Ltd I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude for the financial support I have received towards the completion of the Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of the Witwatersrand, spanning from 2023- 2025. Coming from a period of ...
My name is Nosihle Chilaule, and I am a Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate. My journey through university was full of challenges, particularly when it came to funding my studies. There were moments when I worried about whether I could continue, and the financial strain often weighed heavily not just on me, but on my family as well. Nosihle Chilaule
Bachelor of Pharmacy
A PERSONAL JOURNEY.
My name is Nosihle Chilaule, and I am a Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate. My journey through university was full of challenges, particularly when it came to funding my studies. There were moments when I worried about whether I could continue, and the financial strain often weighed heavily not just on ...
The support I received from Tiso Skills Fund truly changed my journey. It lifted a huge financial burden and allowed me to focus fully on my studies and personal growth. Zinhle Chilaule
Bachelor of Pharmacy
A PERSONAL JOURNEY.
My journey to completing a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree has been both exciting and challenging. Coming from a background where finances were a constant concern, there were moments when I worried whether I would be able to continue my studies. The pressure sometimes felt overwhelming, but I refused to give ...
To me, it is more than financial assistance, but a chance to keep going and keep believing in my dream of becoming a medical doctor. Zanele Mokgatsana
5th year medical student at the University of the Witwatersrand
A PERSONAL JOURNEY.
Medicine has always been more than a career choice for me; it is a calling that has shaped who I am and guided my path. From an early age, I was deeply touched by the role that doctors play in alleviating suffering, restoring hope in those facing illnesses, and offering ...
I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and for the belief that the Tiso Skills Fund and Aurogen SA have shown in me. Their support has not only eased my financial burden but has also empowered me to pursue excellence in my training and future practice. Josephat Munemo
5th year medical student
A PERSONAL JOURNEY.
My name is Josephat Munemo, and I am currently a fifth-year medical student. Prior to studying medicine, I completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree, followed by an Honours degree in Clinical Microbiology. While these academic milestones have been instrumental in shaping my passion for healthcare, they also brought significant ...
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