Applications for 2024 are Closed

Are you a go-getter that is set on reaching your academic goals? Take that next step towards making your dreams a reality by applying for a BET Dare to Dream ICT bursary!

At BET Software, we’re big on making dreams come true. We believe that a tertiary qualification in an ICT-related field is more valuable than ever before. If you’re planning on working towards a qualification in an ICT-related field at a registered Higher Education Institution in 2023, or you’re already in the process of doing so, keep reading!

Candidates meeting the following requirements are eligible to apply:

• • South African citizenship
  • Completed Matric
  • Studying or met admission to study towards a Higher Education qualification in the following ICT-related fields:
  • Information Technology and Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • System and Network Administration
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Cybersecurity
  • Studying or registered to study at a recognised higher learning Institute in South Africa
  • Achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for the current year of study

A BET Dare to Dream bursary is a gift that keeps on giving! Recipients can apply for further funding for each additional year of study. Once the ICT bursary recipients have successfully completed their studies, they can apply to join our Graduate Programme where they will have the opportunity to further their skills, as we strongly encourage ongoing learning and development at BET Software.

If you are interested in applying for a bursary, and perhaps taking your place alongside many other recipients who have gone on to become permanent and valuable members of our All-Star Team, send us the following:

• • A letter of motivation stating why you’d be a worthy candidate.
  • Certified ID copy of applicant.
  • Your letter of acceptance from an accredited tertiary institution, indicating the full registration, tuition and examination fee, along with the course duration for both first year students and returning students – qualification and academic year to be specified.
  • Statement of account and quotation from institution for returning students.
  • Detailed quotation from Higher Education Institution for applicants applying as first year students.
  • Certified copy of matric results for applicants applying as first year students.
  • Your academic transcripts for the previous 12 months of study.
  • Proof of disability: medical/ doctors’ letter (where applicable).

Closing date: 31 October 2022

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