BET Software Bursary South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – BET SOFTWARE
BET Software was formed in 2010 by a group of highly-skilled software engineers, with the aim of providing world-class online and retail betting solutions, as well as other software solutions and systems for high transactional volumes.
BET want to make a meaningful impact within local communities – their extensive CSI programme focuses on empowering individuals and communities, by allowing them to access technology through skills development and the provision of ICT equipment.
ABOUT THE BET SOFTWARE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
BET Software is inviting students to apply for the “Dare To Dream” bursary, for the 2025 academic year.
The bursary will be awarded for studies within an ICT-related field, specifically the following fields of study:
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Information Systems
- Information Technology and Information Systems
- Software Engineering
- System and Network Administration
MORE ABOUT THE BET SOFTWARE BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time, however, students should apply for additional funding each year.
After graduation, bursary recipients will join the BET Software Graduate Programme, where they will be able to further their skills and gain potential work-back experience.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BET SOFTWARE BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the ICT-related qualifications listed above
- You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited higher learning institute in South Africa
- You must be achieved a minimum average of 65% in Matric
- You must be achieved a minimum average of 60% in tertiary studies
- Students with disabilities may apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BET SOFTWARE BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: BET Software Bursary Application 2025
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance from a tertiary institution (stating the full registration, tuition and examination fee, course duration, qualification and academic year)
- Matric certificate, if applying for first year studies (certified copy)
- Detailed quotation from institution, if applying for first year studies
- Statement of account and quotation from institution, if currently studying
- Academic transcripts for the last 12 months of study
- Motivational letter explaining why deserve to be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
- Medical letter/ doctors’ letter, if disabled
CLOSING DATE FOR THE BET SOFTWARE BURSARY
31 October 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact BET Software directly:
Tel: 087 362 7000
Email: BETCareers@betsoftware.com
Please do NOT contact BET Software if this bursary has already closed.