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The Rhodes Scholarships for Southern Africa for 2027 (United Kingdom)
The Rhodes Trust is inviting applications from the Southern African constituency (South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and eSwatini) for the Rhodes Scholarships to study full-time at the University of Oxford (Master’s or PhD level). Ten scholarships are awarded annually…
Department of Agriculture Bursary Awards for 2027 (South Africa)
The Department of Agriculture (DoA) is inviting qualifying applicants to apply for bursaries for the 2027 academic year in selected agricultural fields. The bursary is described as “comprehensive” and is intended to support students who are pursuing or planning to…
Jones & Wagener Bursary 2026
Students in civil engineering, geology, geochemistry and environmental fields have a strong career-linked bursary option through Jones & Wagener. This opportunity supports South African Grade 12 learners and current university students who are building toward technical careers in engineering and…
SMU Postgraduate Tuition Bursary 2026
First-time entering postgraduate students at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) can apply for the Application for a Postgraduate Tuition Bursary 2026. This is a tuition-only university bursary for qualifying postgraduate students who are not already funded by an employer,…
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…
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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)
