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UKZN WRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 (Water Quality)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is inviting applications for a 2-year fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellowship on a Water Research Commission (WRC)-funded project focused on improving water quality in flood-prone South African communities (Ref No: WRC02/2026). At a glance About the…
UKZN Postdoctoral Fellowship in Toxicology 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has invited applications from suitably qualified South African candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Toxicology, with a focus on mycotoxin research (including epigenetics and toxico-genomics). At a glance Host: University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Level: Postdoctoral…
Samancor Chrome Bursary Programme 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
Samancor Chrome is inviting applications for its Bursary Programme 2026 for selected scarce-skills fields. The official bursary vacancy listings state a closing date of 20 February 2026. At a glance About Samancor Chrome Samancor Chrome operates in the chrome mining…
Clientèle Royalty Bursary
Clientèle is inviting applications for its Royalty Bursary for the 2027 selection year. The bursary supports eligible applicants for first-time, full-time undergraduate study at accredited tertiary institutions in South Africa. At a glance About the sponsor Clientèle offers this bursary…
SASCP Bursary Programme 2026 (Crop Production / Agronomy)
The South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP) awards bursaries to deserving undergraduate and postgraduate students studying full-time in the broad area of Crop Production (Agronomy / Crop Science) at a South African university. At a glance About the sponsor…
NFVF International Bursary 2026 (National Film and Video Foundation)
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) supports training and skills development in the film and audio-visual sector. The NFVF International Bursary is listed as open for applications for the 2026 cycle, with applications submitted via the NFVF’s online grants…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Tertiary Education Support Programme 2026
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority is inviting eligible students to apply for its Tertiary Education Support Programme for first-year undergraduate study in 2026. The requirements and application form are set out in the official PDF linked below. At a glance…
Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship 2026 (Applications close 1 March 2026)
Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) is accepting applications for its WMI Scholars Program 2026. WMI supports community-focused students who face significant financial barriers to university education in their home countries/regions. At a glance Sponsor/host: Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Level: First undergraduate…
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Reminder: Bursaries Closing Soon
Refer to our Closing Soon page for more listings in later months.
Closing in the next 7 days
| Bursary / Scholarship | Closing date | Main fields / focus |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pretoria (UP) FABI FMG-EPPI Scholarships 2026 | 12 February 2026 | FABI-related research scholarships (see listing) |
| Idwala Industrial Holdings Community Bursary 2026 | 13 February 2026 | Community bursary (see listing) |
| UKZN Postdoctoral Fellowship in Toxicology 2026 | 13 February 2026 | Postdoctoral (Toxicology) |
| WSB Cares Bursary Support 2026 (ICT graduates – outstanding fees) | 15 February 2026 | ICT graduates (tuition fee arrears support) |
| SASLHA Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund 2026 | 16 February 2026 | Speech Language Therapy / Audiology |
| iSimangaliso Wetland Park Tertiary Education Support Programme 2026 | 16 February 2026 | Conservation / Tourism / Development-related (first-year; see list) |
| Cipla SA Bursary Programme 2026 | 17 February 2026 | See listing |
| FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 | 19 February 2026 | International postgraduate (Masters / PhD) |
Closing in late February 2026
| Bursary / Scholarship | Closing date | Main fields / focus |
|---|---|---|
| Avemel Group EmpowerED Bursary Scheme 2026 | 20 February 2026 | Supply Chain & Logistics; Finance & Admin; IT-related (as listed) |
| merSETA Bursary Applications 2026 | 20 February 2026 | SETA bursary (see listing) |
| UKZN WRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 (Water Quality) | 20 February 2026 | Postdoctoral (Water Quality) |
| UKZN RCPGD Plant Growth & Development | 20 February 2026 | Plant Growth & Development (see listing) |
| Samancor Chrome Bursary Programme 2026 | 20 February 2026 | See listing |
| ARMSCOR External Bursary Scheme 2026 | 26 February 2026 | Defence-industry scarce-skills aligned fields (see listing) |
| IMATU Bursary Scheme 2026 | 27 February 2026 | Recognised tertiary programmes (see listing) |
| Athlone Institute Trust Bursary 2026 (AIBPROF) | 27 February 2026 | Professional/industry support bursary (see listing) |
| University of Limpopo (UL) Merit Award 2026 | 27 February 2026 | Undergraduate merit award (see listing) |
| GCRA Bursary for 2026 | 28 February 2026 | Scarce & critical skills fields (see listing) |
| SASBO Study Grant 2026 | 28 February 2026 | Tertiary study support for eligible SASBO members / their children (see listing) |
| PRF Bursaries 2026 | 28 February 2026 | Postgraduate virology research (see listing) |
| SPU Postgraduate Merit Bursary Award 2026 | 28 February 2026 | SPU postgraduate students (PGDip / Honours / Masters) |
| International Water Centre (IWC) Partial Scholarships 2026 | 28 February 2026 | Water-related postgraduate study (see listing) |
| SAAB Bursary Call 2026 | 28 February 2026 | Botany / plant sciences (see listing) |
