BBD Bursary South Africa 2027 — BBD, a market leader in custom application design and software development solutions for over 30 years, invites students to apply for the Bursary & Beyond Programme for the 2027 academic year. BBD was formed by three developers in 1984 and has since grown to employ 700 staff members, assisting major banks, insurance firms, telecommunication companies and government institutes. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg with offices in Cape Town, Pretoria, India and Bulgaria. Bursaries will be awarded for studies in Computer and Software Engineering, Computer Science, Game Design, Informatics, and Information Technology at Bachelors, Honours, Masters or Doctorate level.
About BBD
BBD was formed by 3 developers – Tom Budge, Sandra Barone and Ralf Dominick, in 1984. The company’s services and expertise include systems integration, user experience design, mobile app services, software development, IT & development consulting, as well as maintenance and support.
Founded: 1984 • Headquarters: Johannesburg • Offices: Cape Town, Pretoria, India, Bulgaria • Academic Year: 2027
Fields Covered by BBD Bursary South Africa 2027
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields (BSc, BEng, BCom or BIS degree at Bachelors, Honours, Masters or Doctorate level):
- Computer and Software Engineering
- Computer Science
- Game Design
- Informatics
- Information Technology
Expenses Covered by BBD Bursary South Africa 2027
The bursary will provide coverage of:
- University tuition fees
- A monthly allowance for living expenses and incidentals
Bursary & Beyond Opportunities
- Support & Mentorship: Students receive support and mentorship throughout their studies
- Annual Vac Week Workshop: For 1 week every year, all BBD bursary recipients attend an onsite workshop to meet other bursars, experience BBD culture, and partake in a group project using the latest tech to create fun, practical solutions
- Practical Experience: Students gain practical experience throughout the programme with exposure to a variety of technologies and tools
- Graduate Programme Placement: After graduation, students will be placed in the BBD Graduate Programme and begin working on real project teams
Eligibility Requirements for BBD Bursary South Africa 2027
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 be currently in Matric OR have completed Matric
- You must be studying or accepted to study towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above (Bachelors, Honours, Masters or Doctorate)
- You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric, if currently in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for tertiary studies, if currently studying
- You must be passionate about technology, and creating and building software
- You must be interested in software development
How to Apply for BBD Bursary South Africa 2027
Application Method: Online application via BBD website.
Application link: https://bbdsoftware.com/bursar-programme/
⏰ Closing Date: Applications are currently open (Opened: 20 March 2026)
A closing date has not been disclosed – students are encouraged to apply ASAP.
Required Documents
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results or Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent academic transcripts, if currently studying (on tertiary letterhead)
- University acceptance letter (on tertiary letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Link to your personal coding projects on GitHub or equivalent platform (if you have)
Please note: by applying for this bursary, you are consenting to BBD verifying your educational qualifications and employment history, as well as conducting a credit check and criminal check from a registered credit bureau or SAPS.
Contact
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact BBD directly:
- Tel: 011 532 8300
- Email: hr@bbd.co.za / info@bbdsoftware.com
- Contact form: https://bbdsoftware.com/contact-us/
Programme Details
- Company: BBD
- Bursary Name: Bursary & Beyond Programme
- Academic Year: 2027
- Study Levels: Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Doctorate
- Fields: Computer and Software Engineering, Computer Science, Game Design, Informatics, Information Technology
- Academic Requirements: 70% average in Matric (current Matric) OR 65% average for tertiary studies (current students)
- Coverage: University tuition fees and monthly living/incidental allowance
- Additional Benefits: Mentorship, annual Vac Week workshop, practical experience, placement in BBD Graduate Programme after graduation
- Application Method: Online at bbdsoftware.com/bursar-programme
- Application Opened: 20 March 2026
- Closing Date: Not disclosed – apply as soon as possible
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the BBD Bursary & Beyond Programme?
A comprehensive bursary programme offered by BBD for the 2027 academic year to students pursuing studies in IT and software development fields. The bursary covers tuition fees and a monthly living allowance, and includes mentorship, an annual Vac Week workshop, practical experience, and placement in the BBD Graduate Programme after graduation.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
South African citizens currently in Matric or who have completed Matric, accepted to study at a recognised South African university in Computer and Software Engineering, Computer Science, Game Design, Informatics, or IT. Minimum 70% average in Matric (current Matric) or 65% average for tertiary studies. Applicants must be passionate about technology and software development.
3. What fields of study are covered?
Computer and Software Engineering, Computer Science, Game Design, Informatics, and Information Technology (at Bachelors, Honours, Masters or Doctorate level).
4. What does the bursary cover?
University tuition fees and a monthly allowance for living expenses and incidentals.
5. What additional opportunities are offered?
Support and mentorship throughout studies; an annual week-long onsite workshop (Vac Week) to meet other bursars and work on group projects; practical experience with various technologies; and placement in the BBD Graduate Programme after graduation.
6. What are the academic requirements?
If currently in Matric: minimum 70% overall average. If currently studying: minimum 65% overall average for tertiary studies.
7. What documents are required?
Certified ID, Matric results/certificate, academic transcripts (if studying), university acceptance letter, CV, and link to GitHub or equivalent personal coding projects (if available).
8. How do I apply?
Apply online at https://bbdsoftware.com/bursar-programme/. Applications opened on 20 March 2026. No closing date has been disclosed – students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
9. What checks are conducted?
By applying, you consent to BBD verifying your educational qualifications and employment history, and conducting credit and criminal checks from a registered credit bureau or SAPS.
10. Where can I find more IT and computer science bursaries?
For more IT and computer science bursaries, explore our IT bursaries database or check computer science bursaries.
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