Give Back 100 | Final Bursary Window | Cornerstone Institute
FINAL WINDOW: Monday 4 May โ€“ Friday 15 May 2026 ยท Limited bursaries remain Apply for GiveBack100
Cornerstone Institute ยท Give Back 100

Give Back 100
Bursaries

Final Application: 4 โ€“ 15 May 2026

The Give Back 100 Campaign expands access to higher education for capable business leaders. This is the final window for limited remaining bursaries.

Introducing Giveback 100

Expanding access to higher education for aspiring business leaders who have not had the opportunity of a tertiary education.

The Give Back 100 Campaign aims to expand access to higher education for capable individuals who want to build careers in business but have not yet had the opportunity to study at tertiary level. Bursaries support study only at Cornerstone Institute for specific Business Studies programmes.

โœ… Two rounds of bursary applications have already taken place. This is the final application window for the limited number of bursaries that remain available.

โœ… Programmes are offered in distance mode (online), on either full-time or part-time basis.

Our Giveback 100 partners

We're proud to partner with leading South African businesses and organisations who are investing in the next generation of graduates, and we invite others to join the Giveback 100 movement.

Become a Giveback 100 partner

If you represent a business, NPO or public-sector organisation and would like to support bursaries or host students, please contact our Head of Business Studies, Geoff Schreiner.

Or email directly: geoffs@cornerstone.ac.za

Who can apply

Eligibility

  • First Time Undergraduate โ€“ In some cases, we will accept students who have additional qualifications.
  • HCBS: Matric certificate
  • BCom: Matric with Mathematics โ‰ฅ50%
  • Certified Matric certificate + ID/Passport

We Are Looking For

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Strong matric results / academic potential
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Genuine interest in business & entrepreneurship
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Motivation to build a career in management
  • ๐Ÿ“š Ability to commit to academic demands
  • โšก Determination & strong work ethic

What the Bursary Covers

Full Tuition

Excluding repeat or failed modules โ€“ tuition fully covered.

Devices & Data

* Laptop + data allowance supported in deserving cases.

Textbooks

* All required learning resources included for eligible bursars.

* Support for devices, data, and textbooks based on individual needs assessment.

Application Questions?

Need help with your GiveBack100 application or have questions about the programmes?

Contact our Faculty Administrator:

Tracey-lee Oliver

businessstudies@cornerstone.ac.za

Response within 1โ€“2 business days

Please include your full name and "GiveBack100 Application" in the subject line.

Final Call: Apply for GiveBack100

Limited bursaries remain for HCBS and BCom programmes. Secure your spot now.

Only for study at Cornerstone Institute ยท Distance/online learning

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