Tech Leaders Scholarship
Study now. Pay later.
Selected scholarship recipients will be granted a “study now, pay later” agreement. A sponsor will cover the upfront cost of your education. That means that you will only need to pay a R200 monthly administration fee while you study. Three months after graduating, you will start repayments of R1500/month for a fixed period. This contribution will allow the next young person to enter the program after you.

Am I eligible to
study now and pay later?
To be eligible for a Tech Leaders scholarship:
- You must be a woman between the ages of 19 - 28.
- You must be comfortable using a computer and learning in an English medium environment.
- No coding experience is required.
- You must live in South Africa. If you are not a citizen, you must have a valid visa.
- You must be available to study full-time. You cannot be employed or enrolled in other studies.
- You will be chosen for your demonstrated leadership potential.
- You will be chosen for your potential to thrive in a tech career.
We have limited funded spaces available for each intake. All applicants go through a rigorous selection process and do not automatically qualify for funding. Funding is reserved for candidates who are financially excluded and is awarded to applicants based on their performance in the application process.
Study Loans
Apply for a
study loan.
A study loan allows you to pay for your studies over time in installments.
Personal Bank Loan
You can apply for a study loan directly through your bank. Once you register for your CodeSpace course, we will send you a registration letter that you can use when applying at your bank.
Aggregated Bank Loan
If you don’t qualify for a personal bank loan, you can apply for an aggregated study loan through our financing partner, Student Hero. They make collective applications to banks, which lowers the requirements to receive a loan.
To apply, you must have a household income of at least R7000, or if you are not earning yourself you can apply with a sponsor who can prove a steady income of at least R7000. You or your sponsor must have a South African bank account and a South African ID. Your repayments can be as little as R1500 - R2500 per month, depending on your unique offer.
Our simple
application process
Start the CodeSpace application form, select "Apply for study financing."
Once you have completed the application form, we will email you to let you know what financing options you are eligible for and link you to Student Hero (if eligible).
If you prequalify, Student Hero will contact you to help you complete the loan application.
Once your loan application has been approved, Student Hero pays your fees on your behalf to CodeSpace, and you will be able to enrol as a CodeSpace student.
Study loan requirements
To apply for a study loan through Student Hero, you or your sponsor must have a household income of at least R7000.
What the study loan covers
A study loan through Student Hero covers your tuition to study Software Development at CodeSpace. You can also request financing for the cost of a laptop (up to R20,000).
Transport costs and an allowance are not included in a study loan application.
Repaying your study loan
A loan should free you to concentrate on your studies without financial worries. That's why Student Hero makes repayments affordable. Pay monthly instalments of R1500 - R2500* while you study.
* These numbers illustrate the usual repayments. Your unique offer will depend on the information you submit during your loan application.