Education

Bursary Motivation Letter Template (Word)

Attach this letter to bursary applications for university, TVET colleges, or private funders when they ask for a motivation.

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How to edit this template

  1. 1Replace [Your Full Name], [ID Number], and contact details in the header.
  2. 2Insert the bursary name and organisation in the salutation.
  3. 3Personalise the two body paragraphs with your own story and study plans.
  4. 4Print, sign and scan (or sign digitally) before submitting.

Filled-in example

Example

I am a Grade 12 learner at Rustenburg High School with an aggregate of 78%. I have been accepted at the University of Pretoria for a BSc in Actuarial Science in 2026. My parents are both self-employed and cannot cover the full cost of my studies. This bursary would allow me to focus on my degree without financial stress and, in return, I commit to maintaining a minimum 65% average and completing the degree in minimum time.

All templates are provided free of charge. Personalise every detail before submitting — do not use the example text verbatim.

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