Start Your Beauty Career with the Sorbet Academy Bursary 2026
Are you dreaming of a job where you can shape people’s looks, create fresh styles, or keep men’s hair and beards looking sharp? Sorbet Academy is offering a free training program for students across South Africa who want to turn that dream into a real job. The “Sorbet Academy Bursary 2026” gives you hands‑on lessons, real‑world experience, and a clear route into a career in beauty and grooming.
What the Bursary Is All About
The bursary is a scholarship that pays for the whole year of schooling at one of three Sorbet Academy campuses: Woodmead in Gauteng, Mount Edgecombe in KwaZulu‑Natal, and Century City in the Western Cape. You can study one of these four areas:
- Barbering – learn how to cut, shape, and style men’s hair and beards.
- Beauty – learn makeup, skincare, and general beauty treatments.
- Hair – master cutting, coloring, and styling for everyone.
- Nails – get expert skills in nail art, maintenance, and design.
When you finish, you will have a certification that is recognised by bodies like SETA and ITEC, so your qualifications will be worth looking at by employers across the country. And because Sorbet Academy is part of the bigger Sorbet Group, you could even find a job inside one of their many salons after you graduate.
Who Can Apply?
You need to meet all of the following before you can send an email:
- You must be a citizen of South Africa.
- You have to be 18 years old or older.
- You must have finished high school – a Matric certificate is required.
- You have to want to study one of the four fields mentioned above.
- You need to be able to study in Gauteng, KwaZulu‑Natal or the Western Cape.
- You should be excited about a future in nails, beauty, hair, or barbering.
If you don’t tick every box, your application won’t be considered. Make sure you’re 100 % ready before you email.
How to Send Your Application
You don’t fill out a complicated form. Just write an email to academies@sorbet.co.za.
Use the subject line: “Sorbet Bursary 2026”.
In your email, attach clear copies (scanned or photo) of these documents:
- Your South African ID – a certified copy.
- Your Matric certificate – a certified copy.
- A short letter that tells us why you want to study beauty or barbering and why you want this bursary.
Missing documents will make you ineligible, so double‑check everything before you hit send.
Why This Bursary Matters
The beauty and grooming industry is growing fast in South Africa, and it needs young talent that can work with the latest tools and trends. A Sorbet Academy bursary gives you a chance to learn with professional trainers, use real equipment, and build a portfolio that will impress future employers. You’ll also learn how to run a business and interact with clients, so you can start your own practice once you’re ready.
Deadline – Don’t Miss It!
Mark your calendar: 15 February 2026 is the last day you can apply. Late emails will not be accepted, so get everything ready early.
Ready to Jump In?
If this sounds like something you want, visit the Sorbet Academy website for more details about the courses and the community you’ll be joining. The application process is simple, and the rewards are big – a full year of training, a recognised certificate, and a pathway into a lively industry.
Remember, the key is to apply before the deadline and to send all the required documents. Good luck, and maybe we’ll see you at the cutting board or in front of a mirror teaching a new skill next year!