If you’re a South African student chasing a future in tech, HP Inc has opened its 2027 bursary programme — and it’s built specifically for you. Whether you’re deep into a Computer Science degree or grinding through Computer Engineering modules, this opportunity could be the financial lifeline that lets you focus on your studies instead of your bank balance.
Here’s the full breakdown, no fluff, no fine print buried on page 12.
What Is the HP Inc Bursary?
HP Inc, the global tech giant behind your laptop, printer, or the machines running half the offices in the country, is investing directly in South African students studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering at public tertiary institutions. The bursary is part of HP’s broader commitment to digital equity and closing the skills gap in the local economy.
It’s administered by StudyTrust, a well-established educational trust that’s been connecting students to funding for decades — so you’re dealing with a credible, experienced process, not a fly-by-night scheme.
Who Can Apply?
Before you get your hopes up, check the boxes below. You must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Study at a recognised, accredited public tertiary institution
- Have a minimum average of 65% in your most recent examinations (mid-year/June results count)
Studying something outside these two fields? Unfortunately, this specific bursary isn’t for you this round — but StudyTrust runs multiple other funds, so it’s worth checking their full list.
What You’ll Need to Apply
Gather these documents before you start your application. Missing paperwork is the number one reason strong candidates get overlooked:
- A clear head-and-shoulders photograph
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Full academic record
- Latest academic results (including June 2026 exams or progress report)
- Proof of your parents’ or guardians’ household income
- Death certificate(s), if applicable
- Proof of child support, if applicable
Proving Household Income
This part trips people up, so here’s the breakdown depending on your parents’/guardians’ situation:
- Employed → latest payslips
- Unemployed → a sworn affidavit
- Self-employed → an affidavit stating annual income
- Business owner → most recent audited financial statement, or three months of recent bank statements
- Receiving grants → a SASSA letter
- Deceased parent(s) → death certificate
- Divorced parents → court letter showing child support
- Separated parents → affidavit stating child support received
Key Dates
📅 Application window: 1 June – 30 September 2026
📅 Closing date: 30 September 2026
Don’t wait until the last week. Servers slow down, documents get rejected for being blurry, and certified copies expire. Start early.
How to Apply
Applications happen entirely online through StudyTrust’s portal. You’ll create a profile, complete the application form (including some essay-style questions — treat these like a written job interview, not a box-ticking exercise), and upload your documents.
👉 Apply directly here: https://studytrust.org.za/hp/
One important tip: StudyTrust uses a single application to match you against multiple bursaries and scholarships you qualify for — not just HP’s. So one well-prepared application could open more doors than you expect.
Before You Hit Submit — A Final Checklist
- ✅ Personal information is accurate and up to date
- ✅ Contact details (phone/email) are current — sponsors will reach out
- ✅ Academic results are complete, legible, and recent
- ✅ ID copy is properly certified and clearly scanned
- ✅ Household income documents match your family’s actual situation
- ✅ Every compulsory document is uploaded — no gaps
- ✅ Application is submitted before the deadline, not on it
Need Help?
For genuine bursary-related questions, contact StudyTrust directly:
📞 011 403 1632
📧 [email protected]
The Bottom Line
A 65% average and a real interest in tech is really all it takes to be in the running. HP isn’t just handing out money — it’s investing in the next generation of engineers and computer scientists who’ll shape South Africa’s digital future. If that’s you, don’t let a missing document or a missed deadline be the reason you didn’t try.
Get your paperwork sorted, tell your story honestly in the application, and submit before 30 September 2026.
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