PPS Bursary 2025 | Online Application & Complete Guide

The Professional Provident Society was launched in 2016 and ever since, it has funded undergraduate education for over 105 students in South Africa. Given their mandate, they open bursaries for students enrolled in STEM but financially unable to complete their degree. Hence, it is an excellent opportunity if you want to get market experience and finances covered.

Are you preparing for the next PPS bursary but do not know where to proceed? Here is a complete guide on the eligibility criteria, admission process, documents required, and the funding benefits. So, dive right in to know more.

About the Bursary

Professional Provident Society is built to address the scarcity of the STEM sector in the country, one of the most scarce in the country. Each year, it opens applications for undergraduate students with financial needs and decent academic records, currently in the first year of their university. The PPS bursary covers meal expenses, tuition fees, textbooks, and university accommodation allowance.

The bursary works on a renewal basis, and each academic year, the students will have to apply for the scholarship renewal. For this, they have to maintain their academic records and attend a few support sessions, which are usually held on the university campus. The PPS foundation pays the bursary amount directly to the institution.

PPS Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To become eligible for the PPS bursary, you have to fulfill the following requirements.

• The candidate must be a South African national.
• The candidate must have completed Matric. Or they must be currently in Matric by the time of application.
• The candidate must have an average minimum of 65% in Matric.
• The candidate must be enrolled at or currently studying at an accredited and recognized public tertiary institution in South Africa.
• The candidate must not have a household income of more than R600,000 per annum.
• Preference will be given to candidates currently studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degrees.
• Preference will be given to candidates who applied but were not selected previously.
• Preference will be given to financially deserving black students.

PPS Bursary 2025 Application Process

Applying to PPS bursary 2025 is pretty straightforward, as everything is done online at the official website. Ideally, you should gather all the documents in one place, as it makes the application process easier. Here are some steps you need to follow.

• First, go to the bursary application portal.
• Scroll down to find the Apply for a Bursary Programme button.
• Click this button and fill out the application form. It usually requires some personal details and academic information.
• Double-check the data and make sure everything is factually correct. Any incomplete form or misrepresented information can result in the disqualification of your application.
• Next, upload the required document. Make sure no document is missing, or your application will be disqualified.
• Once you are satisfied, hit the submit button. You are all done.
• The committee will get back to you in a month or two. If you do not receive an approval message after three months, consider your application unsuccessful.

Documents Required for the Bursary

Here are a few documents you are required to submit along with the application form.

• A South African national ID document (certified copy). It should not be older than three months.
• Academic records (academic transcripts from the university on the institution’s letterhead). Matric degree certificate and transcripts.
• Proof of your registration in an accredited and recognized educational institution in South Africa.
• Proof of financial needs. Ideally, students should provide financial statements authorized by the financial department of the institution they are studying in.
• Performa invoice. It applies to the prescribed textbooks.
• If you are living in rentals, it is required that you provide a lease agreement.
• Income proof of parents or guardians. If they are employed, submit the latest payslips, an affidavit if they are unemployed, and grant proof/ pension slips if applicable.

Fields Covered by the PPS Bursary 2025

The PSS foundation has opened the PPS bursary applications for the STEM fields, including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. According to the announcement, priorities will be given to students from the University of Technology or University. That said, the bursaries are awarded on the basis of two primary criteria, financial requirements and academic performance of the student.

Please note that the funding starts from the first year of the university degree. For each year, the students are required to attend support sessions on the university campus and apply for the renewal of the bursary.

PPS Bursary Contact Details

If you have PPS bursary-related queries, you can directly contact PPS through the following.

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: ppsfoundation.xfour.co.za/

About the Bursary Provider – Professional Provident Society PPS

PPS or Professional Provident Society, established in 2016, is a foundation that works towards the improvement and advancement of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The foundation intends to nurture the talent of young and qualified South African students.

Since its formation, PPS has invested in over 105 students (financial funding for education) during their tertiary studies. The foundation operates under the PPS authorization which is a financial service provider and deals with customized investment in healthcare insurance solutions. It is the only company in South Africa to offer these services to graduate professionals.

PPS, or Professional Provident Society, works for the advancement of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), which are already scarce in the country. Therefore, the PPS bursary is an excellent opportunity for anyone currently enrolled in the first year of their STEM degree.

Finally, I hope this guide has been helpful for anyone who is preparing to apply for the PPS bursary.