Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Bursary 2026 — Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) invites students to apply for the Study Buddy Fund bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. CCBSA is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa and bottler for The Coca-Cola Company, operating across South Africa manufacturing, bottling and distributing non-alcoholic beverages. The Study Buddy Fund is a bursary programme launched in 2021 to support financially disadvantaged, academically strong students in South Africa, providing holistic support including full tuition, accommodation, meal allowances, textbooks, and additional development tools like career advice and study skills.
About Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa and bottler for The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is a recently merged private entity that operates across South Africa – manufacturing, bottling and distributing non-alcoholic beverages to various customers, from large retailers to small traders.
Fields Covered by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Bursary 2026
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), including the following:
- Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, Chemical) (BEng / BSc)
- Biochemistry & Microbiology (BSc)
- Environmental Science (BSc)
- Safety Management (BSc)
- Chemistry (BSc)
Other degrees may also be considered in the following fields:
- Marketing
- Supply Chain
- IT
Expenses Covered by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Bursary 2026
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Accommodation
- Meal allowances
The fund also provides additional development tools like career advice and study skills.
Eligibility Requirements for Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Bursary 2026
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
- You must have completed your 1st OR 2nd year of study and be entering your 2nd OR 3rd year of study in 2026
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
- You must be available to work at a Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa site during university vacations
- You must read and agree to the bursary terms and conditions
How to Apply for Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Bursary 2026
Application Method: Online application via the Study Buddy Fund portal.
Application link: https://studybuddyfund.bridgeapp.co.za/
⏰ Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Important: Please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.
Required Documents
Submit clear copies of the following documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric statement of results/certificate if available (certified copy)
- Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
- Proof of university acceptance (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of residence
Contact
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact:
Programme Details
- Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
- Bursary Name: Study Buddy Fund
- Academic Year: 2026
- Study Years: Entering 2nd OR 3rd year in 2026 (must have completed 1st or 2nd year)
- Fields (STEM): Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, Chemical), Biochemistry & Microbiology, Environmental Science, Safety Management, Chemistry
- Other Fields Considered: Marketing, Supply Chain, IT
- Coverage: Tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meal allowances, plus career advice and study skills development
- Vacation Work: Recipients must be available to work at a CCBSA site during university vacations
- Application Method: Online at studybuddyfund.bridgeapp.co.za
- Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Study Buddy Fund?
A bursary programme launched in 2021 to support financially disadvantaged, academically strong South African students. The fund provides holistic support including full tuition, accommodation, meal allowances, textbooks, career advice, and study skills development for students in STEM fields and other selected disciplines.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
South African citizens who have completed Matric, are studying towards a qualification in eligible fields, have completed their 1st or 2nd year and entering 2nd or 3rd year in 2026, studying at a recognised South African university, and are available for vacation work at CCBSA sites.
3. What fields of study are covered?
STEM fields including Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, Chemical), Biochemistry & Microbiology, Environmental Science, Safety Management, and Chemistry. Marketing, Supply Chain, and IT may also be considered.
4. What does the bursary cover?
Tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meal allowances, plus additional development tools like career advice and study skills.
5. What year of study must I be in?
You must have completed your 1st or 2nd year of study and be entering your 2nd or 3rd year in 2026.
6. Is vacation work required?
Yes, recipients must be available to work at a Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa site during university vacations.
7. What documents are required?
Certified ID, certified Matric results/certificate, motivational letter, proof of university acceptance (on letterhead), and proof of residence.
8. How do I apply?
Apply online at https://studybuddyfund.bridgeapp.co.za/ before the closing date of 13 March 2026.
9. Who can I contact for more information?
Email studybuddyfund@gradesmatch.co.za for any queries related to this bursary programme.
10. Where can I find more corporate bursaries?
For more corporate and STEM bursaries, explore our corporate bursaries database or check STEM bursaries.
For more corporate and STEM bursaries, visit EduFunds.co.za
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