TFG Fellowship Bursary

Who can apply

• Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
• You must be a South African citizen
• You must studying or intend on studying towards a research or coursework Masters Degree in Data Science or related qualifications
• You must be entering your 1st or 2nd year of study in 2027
• You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised public South African university
• You must demonstrate and maintain academic excellence
• You must be innovative
• You must be creative
• You must have strong leadership capabilities
• Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to TFG - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

TFG Fellowship Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE TFG FELLOWSHIP BURSARY COVER?

The Foschini Group (TFG Limited) is inviting students to apply for their Data Science and Leadership Fellowship, for the 2027 academic year.

The bursary/ fellowship programme is aimed at youth wanting to enhance their skills in one of the most scarce and critical career fields. The award will cover research or coursework Masters Degrees in Data Science or related qualifications.

TFG believes that data science is the key to making educated decisions that will improve the world. They also believe that data scientists are the solution to solving many of the country’s challenges, utilizing insights from big data to help allocate scarce resources where they are needed most.

Through this, TFG hopes to establish a strong pipeline of data specialists for both the business and the nation.

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE TFG FELLOWSHIP COVER?

The award will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, living allowances, meal allowances, equipment, and an event to be hosted at the TFG Head Office in Cape Town.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE TFG FELLOWSHIP?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must studying or intend on studying towards a research or coursework Masters Degree in Data Science or related qualifications
• You must be entering your 1st or 2nd year of study in 2027
• You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised public South African university
• You must demonstrate and maintain academic excellence
• You must be innovative
• You must be creative
• You must have strong leadership capabilities
• Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE TFG FELLOWSHIP?

Applications must be submitted online at: TFG Data Science and Leadership Fellowship Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the TFG Fellowship.

Applicants must read the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page before applying.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE TFG FELLOWSHIP?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory - if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record, including your latest results (June 2026 examination results/ progress reports)
• Proof of university acceptance
• Clear and professional profile photo (head and shoulders)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE TFG FELLOWSHIP?

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted - please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact StudyTrust (the administrators for this bursary) directly:

• Tel: 011 403-1632 x 200
• Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za

WHAT DOES TFG DO?

The Foschini Group (TFG Limited), is a South African JSE listed retail clothing group, operating over a number of well-known retail brands. TFG retails a wide variety of items such as footwear, clothing, sportswear, jewellery, and home, furniture appliances, mobile, and tech appliances. Owing to the diversity of its brand, TFG is able to be innovative, pushing the boundaries of both in-store and online retail. Through this, TFG hopes to create remarkable omnichannel experiences for all its clients.

TFG also focuses on establishing a strong network of young data scientists. It believes that data is the key to modern business and the way to maintain being a leading omni-channel retailer. Through this, TFG hopes to mine data from the best and relevant insights, using it to assimilate and interpret a variety of data points in the ever-changing environment.

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