
Give Back 100 Bursary Campaign
Full tuition coverage + needs-based support for devices, data, and textbooks. Final window: 4–15 May 2026.
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The 2027 cycle is open from 16 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. Apply and register through the Horizon portal — your single hub for applications, registration and student records. Start your future today.
Cornerstone Institute is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and accredited by the Council on Higher Education. All programmes are recorded on the NQF.
Spread tuition over 24 months with Cornerstone Extender, or explore Income Share Agreements, education loans and needs-based financial aid — all in one place on the finance hub.
Chat to our team on WhatsApp about programmes, entry requirements, funding and registration — or email helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za.
Browse the programmes, apply through Horizon, or find the funding that fits your budget. Everything you need to begin is one click away.
Accredited qualifications across 3 faculties — Higher Certificates, Undergraduate Degrees, Honours, and PGCE. Filter by faculty, level and delivery mode.
View programmesApplications for the 2027 academic year are open from 16 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. Apply online, upload your documents, and track your application.
Start your applicationCornerstone Extender spreads tuition over 24 months. Capitec Education Finance, ISA funding, FundiConnect, Mobicred and needs-based financial aid are also available.
Explore fundingPsychology and counselling. Sociology and community development. Theology and ethics. Business and education. Cornerstone teaches across five academic departments, grouped here into four ways to study. Pick the one closest to what you want to become.
For careers in mental health, community counselling, and further psychology study.
For practitioners and researchers working with communities, NGOs, and development.
For ministry, faith-based leadership, and the deep questions of belief and ethics.
For careers in commerce, entrepreneurship, or teaching — in Foundation, Intermediate, or Senior & FET.
Hear directly from our students, faculty, and leadership. Explore our campus events, academic programmes, and the vibrant community that makes Cornerstone Institute a unique place to study.
Discover how the Give Back 100 campaign is opening doors to education for Business Studies students.

Full tuition coverage + needs-based support for devices, data, and textbooks. Final window: 4–15 May 2026.
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Connect, Chat, Belong — the first ever Gauteng Regional Connect brought students, alumni, and industry leaders together.
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Charmaine Iwu explores how Practical Theology equips pastoral leaders towards a Christo-praxis in theological education.
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Reimagining theological education for modern African contexts — faith, ethics, and social transformation.
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Flexible online PGCE — practice-based learning and expert mentorship with Dr. Susan Gredley.
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An inspiring dialogue on literacy, critical pedagogy, and community development.
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Cornerstone Institute & Rotary Club unite to launch the Bridge to Tertiary Programme.
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Exploring pastoral care as beautification of the soul, with Dr. Martin Khoaseb.
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