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Electrum Bursaries 2022

Electrum Bursaries 2022 


About Electrum 

It is a Cape Town-based tech company. It provides enterprise payments technology to retailers, mobile network operators and financial institutions. It is one of the most successful FinTech companies in South Africa. It processes over a billion transactions each year, with big name customers like Shoprite; Pick n Pay; Clicks; Capitec and Massmart

About The Electrum Bursaries

They are inviting students to apply for bursary funding for the 2022 academic year. 

Fields Covered By The Electrum Bursaries 

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Or related fields

Bursaries Offered By Electrum 

The following bursaries are available:

AAA Electrum Academic Bursary

Covers studies in: Computer Science, Computer Engineering and related fields. Provides cover for the following study related expenses: tuition fees (for final year of study), textbooks, new laptop and accommodation. The bursary also provides the bursary recipient with an internship position and mentorship. Students are required to work for the company for 1 year after completing their studies.

All About Awesome Women in Tech Bursary

Covers female students for studies in: Computer Science, Computer Engineering and related fields. Provides cover for the following study related expenses: tuition fees (for final year of study), textbooks, new laptop and accommodation. The bursary also provides the bursary recipient with assistance with CV building, coaching on interview techniques and career guidance from mentors.

Electrum Foundation Bursary

Covers studies in: Computer Science, Computer Engineering and related fields, for students who are in financial need. Provides cover for the following study related expenses: tuition fees and textbooks.

Eligibility Criteria For The Electrum Bursaries 

The following are the minimum requirements for the bursary programme. If you do not meet all the requirements your application will not be considered.

AAA Electrum Academic Bursary

  • Must be studying towards a qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field of study
  • Must be in your 2nd or final year of undergraduate studies or Honours year of study
  • Must be studying at Stellenbosch University or the University of Cape Town
  • Must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for all Computer Science modules
  • Must maintain a minimum overall average of 65%
  • Must have NOT failed any subjects
  • Must have good communication skills

All About Awesome Women in Tech Bursary

  • Must be a Female
  • Must be studying towards a qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field of study
  • Must be in your 2nd or final year of undergraduate studies or Honours year of study
  • Must be studying at Stellenbosch University or the University of Cape Town
  • Must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for all Computer Science modules
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Female students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Electrum Foundation Bursary

  • Must be studying towards a qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field of study
  • Must be in your 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies or Honours year of study
  • Must be studying at Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town, University of Western Cape, Cape Peninsula University of Technology or UNISA
  • Must NOT have the financial means to fund your studies
  • Must have good communication skills

Documents Required For The Electrum Bursaries

The following documents are required for the bursary programmes. If you do not submit all the required documentation your application will not be considered.
  • Latest university transcripts (on tertiary letterhead)
  • Full Curriculum Vitae

How To Apply For The Electrum Bursaries

To apply for the bursary programmes, submit the above documents via email to: careers@electrum.co.za

Please Note The Following: 

ensure that you indicate which bursary you are applying for, by inserting one of the following into your email subject line:
  • “AAA Electrum Academic Bursary – Your Full Name”
  • “All About Awesome Women in Tech Bursary – Your Full Name”
  • “Electrum Foundation Bursary – Your Full Name”

The Closing Date For The Electrum Bursaries 

There is no closing date. Applications are open the entire year.

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