MultiChoice, established in 1993, is a South African company that operates the DStv Satellite Television service across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company encompasses five key services:
- M-NET: A satellite television subscription service
- Showmax: An online video-on-demand subscription service
- GOtv: A Digital terrestrial television platform
- Supersport: A collection of sports channels on the DStv network
- Irdeto: A digital platform security company
In 2018, MultiChoice Africa launched the MultiChoice Talent Factory academies, giving 60 students from 13 countries the opportunity to participate in a year-long academic and practical immersion programme.
About the MultiChoice Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
MultiChoice is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. The bursaries are available to over 230 students pursuing STEM-related degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to NQF level 9. Fields of study include:
- Actuarial Science
- Accounting
- Data & Information Science
- Digital Media Technology
- Film & Television, Marketing
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Engineering
- Information Technology (AI & Robotics)
- Sound Engineering
More About the MultiChoice Bursary Programme – Selection
The bursary covers one academic year of study and does not cover any outstanding debt.
Students will be selected based on academic performance and financial need, according to MultiChoice’s external bursary policy. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements for the MultiChoice Bursary
To apply, you need to meet these criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be currently in Matric (in 2024) or have completed Matric
- Be planning to study full-time towards a degree qualification in one of the specified fields, considered critical and scarce skill fields
- Be a first-time undergraduate or postgraduate (Honours and Masters) student
- Have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in Matric
- Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% if currently studying
- Be studying or registered/intend to register at a recognized institute of higher learning in South Africa
How to Apply for the MultiChoice Bursary
Submit your application online at: https://multichoice.bursary.sv.co.za/
Notes:
- You can save and resume your application at any time, but make sure to submit before the closing date.
- If you were previously awarded the MultiChoice bursary, you’ll need to review and update your information on the application portal.
Enter “busa.hlayiso.com” when asked how you heard about the MultiChoice bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following documents with your online application:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate/statement of results (certified copy)
- Most recent results if currently studying (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of acceptance or preliminary acceptance from an accredited tertiary institution (on letterhead)
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)
Closing Date
29 January 2025 – be sure to apply before this date to be considered.
Contact Details
For any queries related to this bursary programme, contact Student Village (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
- Tel: 011 885 3918
- Email: [email protected]