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Ada & Bertie Levenstein Scholarship 2027
The Ada & Bertie Levenstein Scholarship 2027 is open through Rhodes University’s internal postgraduate funding route. It is available to eligible Honours, Master’s and PhD candidates across all fields of study. At a glance Sponsor/host: Rhodes University / Ada &…
Rhodes University Postgraduate Scholarship 2027 – Closing 15 August 2026
Rhodes University has opened applications for its Rhodes University Postgraduate Scholarship 2027. This internal funding opportunity is for eligible Honours, Master’s and PhD candidates across all fields of study. At a glance Sponsor/host: Rhodes University Opportunity type: Internal postgraduate scholarship…
NFVF National Bursary for Film & Television Studies 2027
Film and television students can apply for the NFVF National Bursary for Film & Television Studies 2027. This funding call is aimed at students registered or provisionally registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in film or television disciplines at…
Ninety One Changeblazers Bursary 2027
The Ninety One Changeblazers Bursary 2027 is open for matriculants who plan to start first-year university study in 2027. This is a new-cycle update from the previous 2026 Changeblazers bursary and is supported by both Ninety One’s sponsor page and…
South African Reserve Bank Full Art Scholarship 2027
Fine Arts students have a dedicated 2027 funding opportunity through the South African Reserve Bank Full Art Scholarship. The SARB is offering this annual scholarship to a qualifying Fine Arts student for the 2027 academic year, with applications closing on…
Amandla Omoya Trust Bursary Programme 2027 – Closing 30 September 2026
Students preparing for 2027 study funding should review this current opportunity carefully before applying. The Amandla Omoya Trust Bursary Programme 2027 is open for the 2027 academic year and applications are handled through StudyTrust. At a glance Sponsor/host: Amandla Omoya…
TFG Data Science and Leadership Fellowship 2027 – Closing 30 September 2026
Applicants who match the field, location or academic requirements can now apply through StudyTrust for 2027 funding. The TFG Data Science and Leadership Fellowship 2027 is open for the 2027 academic year and applications are handled through StudyTrust. At a…
Vodacom External Bursary Programme 2027
The Vodacom External Bursary Programme 2027 is open for applications, giving South African students another technology-linked funding option for the 2027 academic year. The official Vodacom bursary page confirms that applications close on 31 August 2026 and are submitted through…
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Be sure to check out these useful resources, for more information and guidance.
- Bursaries Resources and Guides
- Bursary Application Submissions – Combined “One PDF” Pack
- Bursary Interview Questions – 30 Questions + Answer Patterns
- Student CV (No Experience) – One-Page Template for Bursaries
- Bursary Reference Letter – Request Script + Template
- Affidavit for Bursary Applications – Templates + How to Get It Done
- Why Do You Deserve This Bursary? – 3 Answer Structures + Examples
- Bursary Motivation Letter – 5 Typical Templates (Copy + Edit)
- Bursary Application Checklist – The One-Folder Method (2026/2027)