Bursaries 2026

About

Description

GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World is one of South Africa’s leading casino and entertainment destinations, located in Cape Town, Western Cape. Operated by the Sun International group, GrandWest offers a wide range of entertainment experiences, including a casino, hotels, restaurants, conference and exhibition facilities, and the well-known Grand Arena, which hosts major local and international events. The complex plays a significant role in tourism, hospitality, and leisure, contributing to economic activity and job creation in the region. GrandWest is recognised for its focus on customer experience, responsible gaming, and professional service delivery, making it a prominent employer within South Africa’s hospitality and entertainment sector.

Responsibilities

• Bursaries will be awarded to students, for undergraduate studies within these fields: Agriculture
• Electrical Engineering
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Tourism and Hospitality

Qualifications

• Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
• You must have completed Matric in South Africa
• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be under the age of 27 years old
• You must reside within the Western Cape province
• You must be studying or registered to study full time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the aforementioned fields of study (postgraduate and part time studies will NOT be funded)
• You must be studying towards your first degree/ tertiary qualification
• You must be studying or registered to study at one of these public tertiary institutions:
• University of Cape Town (UCT)
• University of the Western Cape (UWC)
• Stellenbosch University (SU)
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
• You must NOT be carrying subjects from the previous academic year
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must NOT be employed full time
• Students with disabilities or impairments are encouraged to apply

Application instructions:

• Students who meet the above criteria, can obtain a copy of the bursary application form by emailing: studywithgrandwest@suninternational.com (Insert the words “Grandwest Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).