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Required Documents

Complete checklist and templates for your bursary application.

Application Document Checklist

Required Documents

Personal Documents

  • • Portuguese passport (certified copy)
  • • South African ID (certified copy)
  • • Proof of residence (utility bill/bank statement)
  • • Birth certificate (certified copy)

Academic Documents

  • • Latest academic transcripts
  • • Institution acceptance letter
  • • Course/program details
  • • Fee structure from institution

Application Documents

  • • Motivation letter (500-800 words)
  • • Financial need statement
  • • Reference letters (2 required)
  • • Completed application form

Optional Documents

Community Involvement

  • • Community service certificates
  • • Volunteer work documentation
  • • Leadership experience
  • • Club/society memberships

Achievements

  • • Awards and recognitions
  • • Academic achievements
  • • Sports achievements
  • • Portfolio (if applicable)

Financial Documents

  • • Parents/guardian payslips
  • • Bank statements
  • • Other funding applications
  • • Financial hardship documentation

Document Templates & Guidelines

Motivation Letter Template

Download our template to help structure your motivation letter:

Motivation Letter Template

500-800 words, includes prompts

Motivation Letter Guidelines

Tips and structure advice

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Reference Letter Template

Template for your referees to complete:

Reference Letter Template

For teachers, employers, community leaders

Referee Guidelines

Instructions for referees

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File Naming Convention

How to Name Your Files

Use this format for all your documents: LastName_FirstName_DocumentType.pdf

Examples:

  • • Silva_Joao_Passport.pdf
  • • Silva_Joao_MotivationLetter.pdf
  • • Silva_Joao_Transcripts.pdf
  • • Silva_Joao_Reference1.pdf
  • • Silva_Joao_Reference2.pdf

Important Notes:

  • • Use underscores (_) to separate words
  • • Save all documents as PDF files
  • • Ensure documents are clear and legible
  • • Keep file sizes under 10MB each
  • • Combine multiple pages into single PDFs

Document Preparation Tips

Scanning Quality

  • • Use high resolution (300 DPI)
  • • Ensure good lighting
  • • Avoid shadows and glare
  • • Keep documents flat

Certification

  • • Get copies certified
  • • Use Commissioner of Oaths
  • • Include certification stamp
  • • Keep original documents

Timing

  • • Start early
  • • Allow time for certification
  • • Submit before deadline
  • • Keep copies for yourself

Complete Application Pack

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Application Checklist
Motivation Letter Template
Reference Letter Template
File Naming Guidelines
Application Timeline
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