Closing date: 22 October 2026
Tiger Brands is inviting first-year university students to apply for its Graduate Bursary Programme. The bursary funds your second year of study in 2027 and is open to academically strong students who need financial support to continue their studies.
About Tiger Brands
Tiger Brands is one of South Africa’s established food and consumer goods manufacturers. Its household brands include KOO, Albany, Jungle Oats, Tastic and All Gold. Through this programme, the company invests in students who are building skills for industries such as engineering, food production, finance, technology and supply chain.
What the Bursary Covers
- University tuition fees
- Accommodation support, depending on the funding arrangements communicated to successful applicants
- Prescribed textbooks and study materials
- A monthly allowance
- Mentorship from industry professionals
- Vacation work and practical experience at Tiger Brands facilities
Final funding arrangements and obligations are set out in the bursary agreement given to successful applicants.
Fields of Study
- Engineering, including Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial Engineering
- Food Science and Technology
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
- Finance and Accounting, including the CA(SA) pathway
- Information Technology and Data Science
Tiger Brands lists a few additional qualifications in its published criteria. Check that your degree meets the requirements before you apply.
Who Can Apply
You must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric (Grade 12)
- Be in your first year of university and entering your second year of undergraduate study in 2027
- Be registered at an institution that meets Tiger Brands’ requirements
- Have been enrolled for at least six months at the time of applying
- Have achieved a minimum average of 65% in both Matric and your first semester at university
- Show strong potential in relevant subjects such as Pure Mathematics, Accounting or Science
- Demonstrate genuine financial need
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee approval, as the number of bursaries is limited. Grade 12 learners cannot apply for this programme.
Documents Required
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Copy of your Matric certificate
- Certified first-semester results or transcript
- Proof of parent or guardian household income, such as payslips, an unemployment affidavit, pension documentation or proof of a social grant
Make sure every document is complete and readable before you send it.
How to Apply
There is no application form. Applications are submitted by email.
- Confirm that you meet the academic, citizenship and financial requirements.
- Gather all your supporting documents.
- Email them in one message, using the subject line “Tiger Brands Graduate Bursary”.
- Check the email address and your contact details before you send.
Applications received after 22 October 2026 may not be considered, so apply early.
Email your application to: graduatebursaries@tigerbrands.com
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