BBD Bursary & Beyond Programme 2026 – IT & Software Development Bursary (Apply Now)

Are you a passionate IT student looking to build a career in software development, engineering, or technology innovation?
The BBD Bursary & Beyond Programme 2026 is your opportunity to kickstart a successful career in the tech industry.

BBD is offering a bursary programme designed to support talented students and help them grow into skilled software developers through education, mentorship, and real-world experience.

About the Programme

The BBD Bursary & Beyond Programme is designed to help students transition into professional software development careers.

BBD is an international custom software solutions company that builds innovative digital solutions across industries such as:

• Cloud engineering
• Data science
• Software engineering
• Product design
• Managed services

With over 40 years of experience, BBD is known for delivering high-quality software solutions and developing top-tier tech talent.

What Makes BBD Different?

BBD promotes a strong culture of:

• Collaboration and innovation
• Inclusion and diversity
• Continuous learning and career growth
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Recognition and performance rewards

Students are not just given funding—they are given career development opportunities and industry exposure.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the bursary, applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently studying or planning to study IT-related fields
• Be enrolled at a recognised South African university
• Be studying towards:
  • BSc
  • BEng
  • BCom
  • BIS
• Specialising in:
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Game Design
  • Informatics
  • Or related fields

Academic Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Minimum 70% average (Matric) OR
• Minimum 65% average (Tertiary studies)

What You Need to Apply

When submitting your application, include:

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of Matric certificate
• University acceptance letter
• Latest academic transcripts
• Link to your GitHub or coding projects (if available)

Ideal Candidate Profile

BBD is looking for students who:

• Are passionate about building software
• Enjoy problem-solving and coding
• Have personal or academic coding projects
• Want to grow in the IT industry

How to Apply

Prepare your documents and submit as instructed in the official application process (varies by intake cycle).