Red Bull Bursary South Africa: Empowering Student-Athletes
Red Bull Bursary South Africa 2025: Empowering Student-Athletes
About Red Bull
Red Bull, a global leader in the energy drink industry, is produced by the Austrian company Red Bull GmbH. As of 2020, it commands a 43% share of the energy drink market, making it the third most valuable soft drink brand worldwide, following Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
Red Bull made its entrance into the South African market in 1997, ten years after the first can was launched in Austria in 1987, pioneering the energy drink category. Today, Red Bull operates in 175 countries, selling over 11.5 billion cans annually with continuous growth. Red Bull South Africa is a significant contributor to the brand’s global expansion, with more than 140 employees across four regional offices. The success of Red Bull is driven by its dynamic and innovative team, who are key to bringing the brand to life by expanding its reach, delivering outstanding products and experiences, and empowering both people and ideas.
About the Red Bull Bursary Programme
Red Bull is excited to invite students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year.
This bursary program is designed for students who actively participate in university sports while pursuing undergraduate degrees in any field of study. The bursary is available at select universities, including the University of the Western Cape (UWC), the University of Cape Town (UCT), the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), and Rhodes University (RU).
Successful candidates will be notified directly by Red Bull and/or their respective universities.
Eligibility Requirements for the Red Bull Bursary
To be eligible for the Red Bull Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Passion for Sport: You must have a strong passion for sports such as cricket, soccer, rugby, or other university sports.
- Active Sports Participation: You must be actively participating in sports at your university.
- Academic Performance: You must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree and maintaining good academic standing.
- University Enrollment: You must be studying at one of the following participating universities: University of the Western Cape (UWC), University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Johannesburg (UJ), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), or Rhodes University (RU).
How to Apply for the Red Bull Bursary
Applications for the Red Bull Bursary must be submitted online through the Red Bull Bursary Application 2025 portal.
Tip: When asked how you heard about the Red Bull Bursary, enter “southafricanfinders.com.”
Required Documentation
Ensure you submit the following documents along with your application (all documents are compulsory; missing any items may result in disqualification):
- A certified copy of your ID document.
- A full academic record.
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Closing Date for the Red Bull Bursary
The application deadline is 26 August 2024. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered, so be sure to apply before the deadline.
Contact Information
For any inquiries related to the Red Bull Bursary Programme, please contact Red Bull South Africa directly via their contact page.
Note: Please do not contact Red Bull if the application period has closed. You can explore other bursary opportunities here.
This bursary is an excellent opportunity for student-athletes to balance their academic and sporting ambitions with financial support. Don’t miss out—apply today!
