Tomorrow Trust Bursary 2026: Application, Details & Requirements

Tomorrow Trust Bursary 2026 Applications: Requirements, How to Apply

Tomorrow Trust bursary 2026 online applications are now open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in South Africa who need financial support to study. 

The Tomorrow Trust is a South African non-profit organisation that supports young people through education, from school right into university. One of its big programmes is the Tomorrow Trust Bursary, which helps students who don’t have all the money to study by offering financial support. 

This isn’t just about paying for school — the Tomorrow Trust also provides other important support, like academic coaching, workshops, and psychological care, so you can grow in more than just your studies.

Who Can Apply for the Tomorrow Trust Bursary

Here are the main eligibility points for the bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen. 

• For undergraduate applicants: you should be 18–30 years old and either in Matric or finished Matric. 

• For postgraduate applications (excluding master’s): the age limit goes up to 35.

• The bursary is focused on STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) for 2026. 

• You need to be doing your first qualification (i.e., not a second undergraduate degree).

• Your household income must be under a certain amount — for 2026, it’s listed as less than R350,000 per year. 

• You should not be employed full-time.

There’s also a first-generation university student requirement — this means your parents or guardians did not complete a university degree, or they fall under certain income or education criteria.

Also look: ISFAP Bursary Application for 2026 Now Open

What the Tomorrow Trust Bursary Covers

If you’re approved, the Tomorrow Trust Bursary can cover:

• Tuition fees

• Books and learning materials

• Accommodation

• Meals

• Transport, and even a living allowance for some students 

• On top of financial help, bursary holders get:
  
  

• Monthly workshops to build life and career skills 

• Psychosocial support, with in-house psychologists to help with stress, personal challenges, or mental health

• Networking opportunities, work-readiness training, and volunteering experiences

• Membership in the Tomorrow Trust alumni network once you graduate
  
  

How to Apply for Tomorrow Trust Bursary

Here’s how to go about applying:

1. Use the Tomorrow Trust’s online portal to fill in the application form. 

2. Make sure you upload or provide:
   
   

• Certified copy of your ID

• Matric results or certificate (if you’ve finished) 

• Academic record if you’re already at university

• Proof of household income (pay slips, bank statements, affidavits, SASSA grant letters, etc.) 

3. For postgraduate students, you’ll also need to provide your completed undergraduate transcript.
   
   

4. Submit everything before the stated deadline. For 2026, the closing date is 10 December. 

Apply here: Tomorrow Trust Bursary 2026 Application

If you’re unsure about any part of the form or what to submit, you can contact the Tomorrow Trust at info@tomorrowtrust.org.za

More Bursaries:

• LGSETA Bursary 2026 Applications: Requirements & Funding

• Chinese Government Scholarship 2026 Applications Now Open

Conclusion

If you meet the criteria — especially for STEM undergrad or postgraduate study — the Tomorrow Trust Bursary is a serious opportunity. It’s competitive, but if you apply well and show that you need the help, it could cover almost all your study costs and give you ongoing support throughout your time at university.

Make sure you prepare your documents, fill in the online application carefully, and send everything before the deadline. This could really change your future for the better.