BBD software development is inviting IT students to apply for their Bursary and Beyond programme. All talented students who are currently studying within the Information Technology (IT) field are eligible to apply, so if you are in this field of study and require financial assistance, seize this opportunity and apply for this bursary.
In 1984, three developers, Tom Budge, Sandra Barone, and Ralf Dominick, came together to form BBD, a software company whose services and expertise include systems integration, user experience design, mobile app services, software development, IT & development consulting, as well as maintenance and support.
This article will help you with your application by providing you with information about the BBD bursary, how to be eligible for the programme, and how to apply.
About BBD Bursary
Bursaries will be awarded to students who major in:
- Computer Science
- Computer & Software Engineering
- Information Technology
- Game Design
- Informatics
at Bachelors / Honours / Masters / Doctorate level. The BBD bursaries provide its recipients with coverage for University tuition fees, Monthly allowance, and Support and mentorship. For one week of every year, all BBD bursary recipients are required to attend an onsite workshop where they will meet other bursars and experience the BBD culture. The Vac Week workshop will include partaking in a group project where you will use the latest tech to create fun, practical solutions.
Eligibility Requirements
For an applicant to be considered eligible for the BBD bursary programme, they must meet up with the following requirements:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be in Matric (2023) or must have completed Matric
- You must be currently studying or preparing to study towards a degree (Bachelor’s, Honors, Masters, or Doctorate) in IT at a recognised South African University
- You must have a minimum overall academic average of 70% If you’re currently in Matric
- You must have a minimum overall academic average of 65% if you are currently in university
- You must have a passion for creating and building software and ideally have some cool stuff ready to show the committee
How to Apply for BBD Bursary
If you are an IT student and you meet the requirements, visit the BBD bursary application form 2024 online, fill it out completely, attach supporting documents and submit the form. You will be required to upload copies of the following supporting documents:
- ID Document
- Matric latest results / Matric certificate as applicable
- Curriculum vitae
- Acceptance letter from a South African University on their letterhead
- The latest academic transcripts on the institution’s letterhead
applicants should also provide a link to their coding projects on GitHub or any similar platform.
Closing Date
The BBD bursary closing date is unknown for now, so make sure you apply as soon as you read this article. When the closing date is disclosed, this article will be updated.
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