At First Car Rental, we believe that empowerment starts at home. That’s why we’re proud to support the CMH Group’s latest employee-focused initiative: the Beneficiary Bursary Programme, designed to uplift and invest in the future of our people—and their families.
This meaningful new programme forms part of CMH’s broader Employee Benefit offering and reflects our commitment to long-term employee development, wellbeing, and transformation. By providing financial support for the children and grandchildren of eligible employees, the bursary opens doors to academic achievement and economic mobility for the next generation.
What the Bursary Offers
The programme provides a R20,000 bursary per academic year, awarded to qualifying dependants who are entering their second year of study at a recognised South African public university or university of technology. There are no restrictions on the field of study, allowing beneficiaries to pursue a wide range of careers—from engineering to education, business, science, and beyond.
This bursary is more than just financial assistance. It’s a gesture of trust, pride, and belief in the potential of our extended CMH family.
Who Can Apply?
The bursary is open to the children or grandchildren of employees who meet the following criteria:
Beneficiaries must:
| University | University |
|---|---|
| University of Cape Town | Rhodes University |
| University of the Witwatersrand | University of Fort Hare |
| Stellenbosch University | University of South Africa |
| University of Pretoria | University of Venda |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | Tshwane University of Technology |
| University of Johannesburg | Walter Sisulu University of Technology |
| North-West University | Durban University of Technology |
| University of the Western Cape | Mangosuthu University of Technology |
| Nelson Mandela University | Vaal University of Technology |
| University of Limpopo | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| University of the Free State | Central University of Technology |
| University of Zululand | University of Mpumalanga |
How to Apply
Applications for the 2025 academic year are open from 1 July to 31 July 2025. To apply, eligible employees must submit the following documents via email to bursary@cmh.co.za:
All applications will be reviewed by a dedicated selection committee, with bursaries awarded based on merit and alignment with CMH’s transformation goals. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by 30 September 2025, and bursary payments will be made directly to the relevant institution by 30 October 2025.
Building a Legacy of Opportunity
The launch of the Beneficiary Bursary Programme marks a significant milestone in CMH’s ongoing investment in employee upliftment. It’s a tangible way of saying: your loyalty, dedication, and service matter—not just to us, but to your families too.
We look forward to seeing the many success stories that will grow from this initiative in the years to come.
