Vodacom Lesotho Bursary Programme: Applications Now Open
The Vodacom Lesotho Bursary Programme is an academic merit-based scheme intended to support full-time first-year undergraduate students, with preference given to female applicants and persons with disabilities from underprivileged backgrounds, who aspire to study in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) fields but lack the necessary financial resources.
What the Bursary Covers:
- Full registration and tuition fees
- Full on-campus university accommodation costs
- A capped allowance for off-campus accommodation
- An allocation for textbooks
- A meal allowance
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be citizens of Lesotho by birth
- Open to first-year students to be enrolled in undergraduate studies at an accredited tertiary institution in Lesotho or South Africa
- Must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in their LGCSE/high school examinations or A-Levels
- Exclusively for students pursuing STEM subjects
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate genuine financial need. Preference will be given to orphans and students from low-income households
- Applicants holding an existing bursary or scholarship are ineligible
- Priority will be accorded to female applicants and those with disabilities
- Please note that only online applications will be considered
Application Process:
- Before commencing your application, please carefully review and ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria outlined above
- Complete the application form thoroughly, providing all requested details and submit it along with all necessary supporting documents to the email address provided
- Upon successful submission, you will receive an email confirmation of receipt. Our selection panel will then meticulously assess your application and keep you informed of your progress at each stage
- Means test will be conducted for the applicants
Important Dates:
- Applications Open: 8th September 2025
- Applications Close: 8th October 2025 at 17:00 (CAT)
How to Apply:
To download the application form, please visit the Vodacom Lesotho Website:
👉 https://www.vodacom.co.ls/personal/