Sorbet Academy Bursary

For young South Africans passionate about beauty, hair, nails and grooming, the Sorbet Academy Bursary offers a way to turn that passion into a real career without the heavy financial burden of training costs. This bursary is presented by Sorbet Academy, the educational arm of the Sorbet Group, which is one of South Africa’s leading beauty and personal care brands with salons and training centres across the country.

About the Sorbet Academy Bursary

The Sorbet Academy Bursary is designed to assist students who want to enroll in accredited training programmes at Sorbet Academy. Rather than traditional academic degrees, this bursary focuses on practical and hands-on beauty industry skills that lead directly to employment opportunities in salons, spas and grooming centres. Applicants can study in areas such as barbering and men’s grooming, beauty therapy, hair styling, and nail technology at Sorbet Academy campuses.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for the Sorbet Academy Bursary, you must meet certain criteria:

You must be a South African citizen.
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
You must have completed your Matric (Grade 12).
You should be genuinely interested in building a career in beauty, hair, nails or grooming.
You must be able to study at one of the Sorbet Academy locations in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal or the Western Cape.

This bursary is aimed at students who are ready to step into specialised training that leads to real skills and future employment within the beauty industry.

What the Bursary Offers

While the exact financial value of the bursary can vary depending on the year and funding available, the Sorbet Academy Bursary generally supports students by paying for course fees for their chosen training programme. Because Sorbet Academy courses are accredited through recognised bodies such as SETA and ITEC, students gain certifications that are valuable within the beauty and personal care sector.

Unlike bursaries that cover academic degrees, this award focuses on vocational training that directly prepares students to work in salons or even start their own beauty business. Completing the programme can open doors to job placements within the Sorbet network and across other beauty organisations.

How to Apply

The application process is fairly straightforward:

You need to send your certified IDs and Matric certificate along with a motivational letter explaining why you are passionate about studying at Sorbet Academy.
There is no specific application form to fill out instead, applicants send these documents by Link to the Sorbet Academy bursary team at https://www.zabursaries.co.za/ with the subject line marked “Sorbet Bursary 2026”.

It is important to submit a clear, honest and well-written motivational letter, as this helps the selection team understand your goals and enthusiasm for your chosen field.

Closing Date and Deadlines

For the 2026 intake, the closing date for applications was set for 15 February 2026. Submissions after this date are usually not considered, so aspiring applicants are encouraged to prepare and send all required documents before the deadline in future cycles.

Why This Bursary Matters

The Sorbet Academy Bursary is more than just financial support. It opens the door for many students to join a growing and dynamic industry where creativity, style and service excellence are in high demand. Through accredited training, practical experience and ongoing mentorship, bursary recipients gain both the confidence and the skills needed to start a successful career in beauty, barbering, hair or nail technology.