World Sports Betting Cares Bursary 2026 — World Sports Betting Cares (WSB Cares), the Corporate Social Investment arm of World Sports Betting, is offering bursary support to assist eligible ICT graduates with settling outstanding tertiary tuition fees that may be preventing them from receiving their qualification certificates. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers, enabling graduates to formally qualify and access employment opportunities within the ICT sector.
About WSB Cares
World Sports Betting Cares (WSB Cares) is the Corporate Social Investment arm of World Sports Betting, dedicated to uplifting communities across South Africa. Through initiatives like sponsoring local soccer teams, organising charitable events, and providing educational support, WSB Cares makes a significant positive impact. They focus on grassroots sports development, disaster relief, and educational programs, including bursaries and learnerships, aimed at helping underprivileged children and communities.
Bursary Purpose
WSB Cares is offering bursary support to assist eligible ICT graduates with settling outstanding tertiary tuition fees that may be preventing them from receiving their qualification certificates. This support aims to remove financial barriers that hinder graduates from formally qualifying and fully accessing employment opportunities within the ICT sector, enabling them to confidently enter the job market and pursue meaningful career pathways.
The bursary specifically targets graduates who have completed their degrees but cannot access their certificates due to outstanding fee balances.
Eligibility Requirements for World Sports Betting Cares Bursary 2026
- South African citizen
- Recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field
- Must have outstanding fees requiring support to unlock graduation/certification or academic completion
- Strong academic performance: 70% average required
- EE/AA applicants encouraged (including persons with disabilities)
EE/AA Note: Applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fields of Study Covered by World Sports Betting Cares Bursary 2026
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Systems
- Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development
- Bachelor of Data Engineering
- Any related ICT degree
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in one of these ICT fields or a closely related discipline.
Funding Coverage
Covered ✅
- Tuition fees (outstanding balances)
Not Covered ❌
- Meals
- Books
- Accommodation
- Stipend
- Current/future tuition
The bursary specifically supports settling outstanding tertiary tuition fees to unlock graduation and certification.
Required Documents
Core Documents
- Certified copy of ID (certified within last 3 months)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Parent/Guardian Proof of Income (payslips/bank statements – last 3 months)
- Parent/Guardian certified ID (certified within last 3 months)
- Latest academic record stamped by institution (certified within last 3 months)
Additional Documents
- Proof of outstanding fees (statement of account)
- Latest Tuition Statement with institution stamp
- Institution’s banking details
Document Requirements: All documents must be certified within the last 3 months. Academic transcripts and tuition statements must have the institution’s official stamp.
How to Apply for World Sports Betting Cares Bursary 2026
Application Method: Online application only via the World Sports Betting careers portal.
⏰ Closing Date: 18 February 2026 (late applications not considered)
Submit PDF copies of all required documents when completing your online application.
Application Instructions: Ensure all documents are certified (last 3 months) and institution-stamped where required before uploading.
Programme Details
- Organisation: World Sports Betting Cares (WSB Cares)
- Programme: ICT Graduate Outstanding Fee Support
- Academic Year: 2026
- Target Group: Recent ICT graduates with 70%+ average
- Funding Type: Tuition fee settlement (outstanding balances only)
- Qualification Level: Bachelor’s degree completed
- Fields: IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, related ICT degrees
- Application Method: Online
- Certification Requirements: All documents certified within last 3 months
This support aims to remove financial barriers preventing graduates from formally qualifying and accessing employment opportunities in the ICT sector.
Contact Information
- Website: www.wsb.co.za/careers/bursaries
- Application Portal: Online via WSB careers website
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please visit the WSB website or contact them through the official channels provided on their careers portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the World Sports Betting Cares Bursary?
A bursary initiative from WSB Cares (Corporate Social Investment arm of World Sports Betting) that assists eligible ICT graduates with settling outstanding tertiary tuition fees preventing them from receiving their qualification certificates, enabling them to formally qualify and access employment opportunities in the ICT sector.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
South African citizens who have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field with a 70%+ average, and have outstanding fees requiring support to unlock graduation/certification. EE/AA applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
3. What fields of study are covered?
BSc Information Technology, BSc Computer Science, BSc Information Systems, Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT), Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development, Bachelor of Data Engineering, and any related ICT degree.
4. What does the bursary cover?
The bursary specifically covers outstanding tuition fees only. It does NOT cover meals, books, accommodation, stipends, or current/future tuition. The focus is on settling balances that prevent graduates from receiving their certificates.
5. What documents are required?
Certified ID (last 3 months), CV, Parent/Guardian proof of income and certified ID, latest academic record (stamped, certified), proof of outstanding fees (statement of account), and institution’s banking details. All documents must be PDF format with appropriate stamps.
6. How do I apply?
Apply online at www.wsb.co.za/careers/bursaries. Upload all required PDF documents with your application. Ensure all documents are certified within the last 3 months and academic transcripts/tuition statements have institution stamps.
7. What is the academic requirement?
A strong academic performance with a minimum 70% average is required. You must have recently completed your Bachelor’s degree in an eligible ICT field.
8. What is WSB Cares?
The Corporate Social Investment arm of World Sports Betting, dedicated to uplifting communities through grassroots sports development, disaster relief, and educational programs including bursaries and learnerships for underprivileged children and communities.
9. Are applicants with disabilities encouraged?
Yes, EE/AA students and applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this bursary opportunity.
10. Who should I contact with questions?
Visit www.wsb.co.za/careers/bursaries for application and contact information. For more ICT bursaries, explore our ICT bursaries database or check graduate funding opportunities.
For more ICT and graduate bursary opportunities, visit EduFunds.co.za
World Sports Betting Cares
Corporate Social Investment • Uplifting Communities
Removing Financial Barriers • Unlocking ICT Careers