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Springfield Convent School Scholarships – Grade 8
Springfield Convent School’s Grade 8 (2027) admissions timeline includes scholarship applications. Scholarship applications close on the same date as general applications, and a general admissions application is required before requesting scholarship forms. At a glance About the sponsor Springfield Convent…
Kingsmead College Bursaries – Grade 8
Kingsmead College has opened bursary applications for Grade 8 entry in 2027. Bursaries are aimed at South African students from disadvantaged backgrounds who show potential in academic, sports, cultural or leadership spheres. At a glance Sponsor/host: Kingsmead College (bursaries administered…
Our Lady of Fatima (Dominican Convent School) Bursary – Grade 8
Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School has bursaries available for Grade 8 entry in 2027. Bursary applications must be submitted together with the school’s standard online application form. At a glance Sponsor/host: Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School…
SANA Bursary Applications 2026 (Horticulture)
The South African Nursery Association (SANA) invites bursary applications for 2026 for students pursuing a career in horticulture and the wider green industry. Applications must be complete and submitted before the closing date. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African Nursery…
Woodridge College Bursaries for Grade 8
Woodridge College has a limited number of bursaries available each year for exceptional candidates who intend to enter Grade 8. The bursaries can be awarded for academic, sports, and cultural excellence, and are structured as a discount on school fees.…
University of Pretoria FABI FMG-EPPI Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)
The Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the University of Pretoria has advertised fully funded postgraduate positions under the FMG (Forest Molecular Genetics) – EPPI (Eucalyptus Pine Pathogens Interactions) Programme for 2026. At a glance About the FMG-EPPI Programme…
IDC Bursary for Persons Living with a Disability 2026 (Closing Soon)
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has a bursary opportunity for students living with a disability. The University of the Free State (UFS) Financial Aid office indicates that applications must be submitted via the university bursaries channel. At a glance Who…
South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Scholarship – Bursary Call 2026
The South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) is inviting applications for its 2026 SAAB scholarships, aimed at supporting postgraduate study in Botany and botanically-related science. SAAB is a professional botanical society focused on promoting botanical science and protecting biodiversity in…
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Reminder: Bursaries Closing in January 2026
Refer to our Closing Soon page for more listings in later months.
| Bursary | Closing date | Main fields of study / focus | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wits Mining Bursary Programme 2026 | 30 January 2026 | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, Finance | View bursary details |
| Pyrotec Bursary 2026 (Applications Re-Open) | 30 January 2026 | Multiple fields (incl. IT, Engineering, Health Professions, Business/Economics, Science and more – see listing) | View bursary details |
| SASSETA Bursaries 2026–2027 (Reminder) | 30 January 2026 | Safety & security sector fields (see listing) | View bursary details |
| Lephalale Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary Fund 2026 | 30 January 2026 | Municipal / scarce-skills aligned fields (see listing) | View bursary details |
| Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Programme 2026 | 30 January 2026 | Tourism, Agricultural Science, Engineering & Built Environment, Finance, IT | View bursary details |
| Christof Heyns Human Rights Scholarship 2026 (University of Pretoria) | 30 January 2026 | Doctoral (PhD) study in Human Rights (UP) | View scholarship details |
| SANAS External Bursary Programme 2026 (Re-Issue) | 30 January 2026 | Tuition support for eligible applicants (see listing / poster) | View bursary details |
| SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary 2026 | 30 January 2026 | Food Science / Food Technology-related study (see listing) | View bursary details |
| ATNS Air Traffic Services Bursary Programme 2026 | 31 January 2026 | Air traffic services / aviation-related training (see listing) | View bursary details |
| Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde BCom (CA Stream) Bursary 2026 | 31 January 2026 | BCom (Chartered Accountancy stream), up to Honours (see listing) | View bursary details |
| Safripol Community Bursary Scheme 2026 | 31 January 2026 | Selected tertiary fields for eligible community applicants (see listing) | View bursary details |
| DSAC Heritage Bursary 2026 (Reminder) | 31 January 2026 | Heritage / arts & culture-related fields (see listing) | View bursary details |
| Dell Bursary Program 2026 (UKZN Students) | 31 January 2026 | IT, Marketing, Finance, BCom General (see listing). Submit by the earlier deadline shown on the form. | View bursary details |
Bursaries Closing in February 2026
| Bursary | Closing date | Main fields of study / focus | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| IUCMA External Bursary Opportunities 2026 | 06 February 2026 | Water & environmental sector–aligned qualifications (per IUCMA advert; note 16:00 cut-off) | View bursary details |
| Vaal Central Water Full-Time Bursary 2026 (Deadline Extended) | 06 February 2026 | Water / environmental sector focus. EE candidates only; candidates with a disability only (see listing) | View bursary details |
| SASLHA Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund 2026 | 16 February 2026 | Speech-language & hearing-related study (see listing) | View bursary details |
| FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 (Reminder) | 19 February 2026 | International postgraduate study (Masters / PhD) for eligible applicants (see listing) | View scholarship details |
| Avemel Group EmpowerED Bursary Scheme 2026 | 20 February 2026 | Supply Chain & Logistics; Finance & Admin; IT-related fields (as listed) | View bursary details |
| ARMSCOR External Bursary Scheme 2026 | 26 February 2026 | Defence-industry scarce-skills aligned fields (see listing) Note: apply by 26 Feb to be safe if multiple dates appear on forms. | View bursary details |
| IMATU Bursary Scheme 2026 | 27 February 2026 | Recognised tertiary programmes for eligible applicants (see listing) | View bursary details |
| Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary for 2026 | 28 February 2026 | Scarce & critical skills fields (see listing) | View bursary details |
| SASBO Study Grant 2026 | 28 February 2026 | Tertiary study support for eligible SASBO members / their children (see listing) | View grant details |
| Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) Bursaries 2026 | 28 February 2026 | Postgraduate Virology research (Hons / MSc / PhD – see listing) | View bursary details |
| SPU Postgraduate Merit Bursary Award 2026 (Reminder) | 28 February 2026 | Full-time Postgraduate Diploma, Honours, and Master’s students at SPU (see listing) | View bursary details |
| International Wine Challenge (IWC) Education Bursary 2026 | 28 February 2026 | Wine education / training support (see listing) | View bursary details |
