Latest Bursaries
Latest Listings
SANTS Teaching Bursary Draw 2026
Students and new applicants planning to study through SANTS should note the SANTS Teaching Bursary Draw 2026. This is a special-format bursary opportunity linked to SANTS registration and account/payment conditions, with five bursaries and five tablets to be awarded to…
Old Mutual Actuarial Bursary 2027
Strong Mathematics learners aiming for an actuarial career can apply for the Old Mutual Actuarial Bursary for the 2027 study year. This is a high-support bursary for students who want to study Actuarial Science at selected South African universities and…
Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Bursary Programme 2027
Future Chartered Accountants have a current Old Mutual bursary window to consider for the 2027 study year. The Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Bursary Programme supports students who want to follow the CA(SA) route, with funding, professional exposure, and a pathway…
KMF High School Scholarship 2026
Grade 6 learners in Cape Town and nearby areas have a short window left to apply for the Kay Mason Foundation (KMF) High School Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at learners who are currently in Grade 6 and want to…
Western Cape Government Full-Time Study Bursary: Student Cadet Traffic Officer (Closing Soon)
The Western Cape Mobility Department is recruiting Traffic Students to complete a Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement on a bursary. This is a 12-month training course starting on 08 June 2026 at Gene Louw Traffic College…
Digby Wells Environmental 2026 Bursary Programme (Bryanston, Gauteng)
Digby Wells Environmental is inviting South African students to apply for bursary support for 2026. The programme is aimed at high-achieving students who want to build a career in the environmental sector, with fields covering environmental science, water, GIS, and…
Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa 2027 – Closing 30 April 2026
Mid-career professionals who want fully funded Master’s study in Australia should move quickly on the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa 2027 call. This programme supports postgraduate study in priority development fields and is open to eligible South African applicants who…
Brazilian Government Scholarship Programme (PEC-G / PEC-PLE)
Students who want a route into full undergraduate study in Brazil should note that the Brazilian Government Scholarship Programme (PEC-G / PEC-PLE) for 2027 is open now. It combines a tuition-covered undergraduate path with a Portuguese-language preparation route for applicants…
Looking for a bursary? This site has been helping students over the past decade, in this pursuit. It provides the necessary information and a curated repository of resources that explains how bursaries work in South Africa, where to find the latest opportunities, who qualifies, and how to apply — with verified links to the main funders and programmes. For a constantly updated list of active bursaries, use our curated repository here on Bursaries-SouthAfrica.co.za (bookmark this page for new posts daily).
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)