Looking for a way to finish your university degree and jump straight into a tech job?
WSB Cares, the community‑focused part of World Sports Betting, has a special offer for you. They are opening a bursary for ICT graduates in South Africa who still owe money on their tuition. If you can prove you have a good academic record, this could be the ticket that clears your financial roadblocks and lets you collect your diploma.
Bursary details
Application deadline: 18 February 2026
Location: South Africa
What WSB Cares does
WSB Cares works to make life better for people in South Africa. Their projects include:
- Helping local sports teams grow
- Supporting small soccer clubs with money and equipment
- Giving aid in times of disaster
- Funding education through bursaries and training programs
With this bursary they want to give young South Africans a fair shot at a career in ICT.
Why you should consider the bursary
The fund will pay:
- The part of your tuition that is still unpaid
- Any fees that stop you from officially graduating or getting a certificate
- Anything that helps you finish your degree and put a name on your diploma
When you finish your degree without debt, you can go into the tech job market feeling confident and ready.
Who can apply?
To be eligible you need:
- A newly completed Bachelor’s degree in ICT
- Outstanding tuition that stops you from getting your final diploma
- A minimum average score of 70 %
- South African citizenship
- Either an EE/AA status or a disability – both are welcomed
Which degrees are covered?
The bursary will help with these courses:
- BSc in Information Technology
- BSc in Computer Science
- BSc in Information Systems
- Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences – Application Development
- Bachelor of Data Engineering
- Any other ICT‑related degree
What documents you’ll need
All documents must be in PDF format and certified within the last three months.
- Updated CV
- Copy of your South African ID, certified in the past three months
- Proof of income for you or a parent/guardian – payslips, bank statements or a letter from an employer, also certified in the past three months
- Copy of the parent/guardian ID, certified in the past three months
- Latest academic record with the university’s stamp, certified within three months
- Evidence of the unpaid tuition – a statement of account
- Bank details of the institution that issued the tuition statement
All documents must show the university’s official stamp. Missing anything may cause your application to be rejected.
How to apply
Complete the online form and upload the required documents.
Apply for the WSB Cares 2026 Bursary now
Final note
Mark your calendar – the last day to apply is 18 February 2026. Submit everything before that to make sure your application is looked at. If you have questions or need help, contact WSB Cares or the link above. Good luck!