Organisation : AURA AMS (ExcelAtUni (Pty) Ltd)
Scholarship Name : Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary 2027
Applicable For : Students Pursuing Commerce-Related Degrees
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 31st August 2026
Website : https://coronation.auraams.app/
What is Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary?
The Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary is looking for students who aspire to pursue any commerce degree, along with an exceptional track record. If you’ve got your sights set on the stars and are willing to put in exceptional effort, you could earn a place on our high performance team. The bursary programme seeks to provide full support to well-rounded individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. In return, the bursary requires work-back commitment once their degree is completed.
Eligibility of Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary
Applicants should be well rounded and demonstrate character, leadership potential, and altruism. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students.
The bursary programme will be aimed at candidates who meet the following criteria:
1. South African Citizens
2. Pursuing any undergraduate commerce-related degree.
3. This bursary also allows applicants that are 2026 matric students; or on a gap-year after matric in 2025.
4. All students registered for full-time studies at any DHET/CHE registered tertiary Institution (university, college, etc), in 2026.
5. For the following NQF-7 qualifications: Bachelors Degree/Honours
This opportunity is NOT open to:
** These qualification levels: N4/5/6, Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters or Doctoral students.
** Students at these institution types: TVETs, Community Colleges, Private Colleges, Graduate/Business School, International universities, or Distance-learning qualifications (UNISA, etc)
Academic performance:
** Grade 12: Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 75% (or above), including Mathematics (not Math Literacy)
** Tertiary level: Academic performance-average of 70% (or above) for the latest full academic-years (2025 and 2026 so far).
Students registered as (first, second or third/final) year students in the following fields of study (will be preferred):
** Data Analysis / IT Stream Degrees
** Commerce Stream Degrees
** Finance Stream Degrees
** Computer Science Stream Degrees
** Software/Computer Engineering Stream Degrees
6. Depending on application stage, candidates may be required to undergo screening, shortlisting, interview, and psychometric assessments.
How To Apply For Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary?
** Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.
** Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
** Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
** Closing date for application type: 2027 Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary closes: Monday, 31 August 2026 at 12 midday.
** Bursary allocation year for application type: 2027 Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary will be allocated for the 2027 academic year
** This Bursary is for the 2027 academic year. You need to be studying full-time in 2027 to qualify.
** Should you not have heard back from us within 3 months (of the application closing date), please consider your application as unsuccessful
** Terms and Conditions apply. Successful applicants will be required to sign an agreement provided by the sponsor
** It is your responsibility to apply for entrance for your intended qualification & institution, and to ensure that you are able to meet the entrance requirements stipulated by the institution.
** Please ensure that you complete all the sections of this application form.
** Please select the correct funding opportunity when completing your application.
** You will receive a confirmation e-mail once we have received your application.
Documents Required For Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary
** Certified copy of your valid South African identity document.
** A 1-2 page statement clearly setting out why you have chosen your field of study, how you intend to use it after graduation. Also, explain any missing documents you couldn’t submit on time. [*]
** One letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your personal character and/or your academic performance. This person should not be a relative or friend. Please include their email and phone details.
** Your latest comprehensive CV (2-pages max) of your educational history. Also include any skills, leadership, and work experience [*]
** Certified Parent(s)/Guardian(s) RSA ID (or non-SA Passport) or Death Certificate (if deceased) [*]
** Proof of Household Income: Certified copy of SASSA docs or 3 months Payslips of parent(s)/guardian(s) (Company registration documents if Self Employed) – Please attach police affidavits confirming unemployment, if parent(s)/guardian(s) are unemployed [*]
** Do you (or did you) get funded by NSFAS? Please upload all the funding confirmation contracts, letters or offers. [If not, submit a police affidavit stating that you have never received NSFAS funding] [*]
** Do you (or did you) get funded by another bursary? Please upload all the funding confirmation contracts, letters or offers. [If not, submit police affidavit stating that you have never received funds from another bursary or funding award] [*]
What is the Last Date of Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary?
Last Date of Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary is 31st August 2026.