Tiger Brands
Faculty / fieldAccounting & Finance
Closing date2026-10-22
We understand that access to quality education is the foundation of a successful career.
Our comprehensive bursary programme offers financial support to deserving students pursuing qualifications in fields critical to our business needs.
What We Offer:
Financial support: Coverage for tuition, accommodation, books, and a monthly stipend.
Structured mentorship: Access to industry professionals who provide guidance and support throughout your studies.
Guaranteed development: Opportunities for vacation work and practical exposure at our sites, giving you a head start in your career.
Fields of study we typically support (examples):
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)
Food Science / Technology
Supply Chain and Logistics
Finance / Accounting (CA(SA) Stream)
Data Science / Information Technology
Application Process
To apply for the Tiger Brands Graduate Bursary, send an email to graduatebursaries@tigerbrands.com, and attach the following documents
ID document (certified copy)
Parents/ Guardians proof of income / Affidavit (certified copies) (Interviews will be done for due diligence purposes)
Certified copies of academic transcripts for the 1st semester in the 1st year of study
Matric certificate
Application Dates
Open: 22 September
Close: 22 October
Qualifying Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying(please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application being unsuccessful)
Applicants must be in their first year of study and applying for funding from year 2
Applicants must be able to prove financial need and academic potential
Applicants must display good academic potential in the fields of pure Maths, Accounting and Science
Applicants must be have been enrolled at an institution that meets our criteria for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application.
School criteria include:
Should have a minimum of 65% academic average in both matric and semester 1
Applicants must be South African citizens
Please note that there are limited bursaries available
Meeting the minimum selection criteria does not imply that your application will be successful
Required Degrees
B Eng or BSc Engineering
Industrial
Electrical
Chemical
Mechanical
Electronic
BCom Marketing
What does the bursary cover?
The Tiger Brands graduate bursary is a comprehensive bursary that includes the following: 100% of the prescribed university tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees An amount of quoted prescribed books and a monthly allowance
Note:
Full details of the payment process and the requirements which must be met are communicated to successful applicants once a bursary contract is issued.
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