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Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program 2027/2028
The Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program 2027/2028 is open for South African university faculty members and research professionals who want to conduct advanced research at a United States institution. The programme provides a funded research placement of approximately three…
Polyoak Foundation Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Scholarship 2027
The Polyoak Foundation Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Scholarship 2027 is open for first-year students who have successfully begun a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics. The scholarship is aimed at South African missing-middle students with strong academic results and…
Ruth First Scholarship 2027
The Ruth First Scholarship 2027 is open for Master’s and Doctoral study at Rhodes University. The scholarship supports research that reflects Ruth First’s commitment to difficult social questions and to connecting scholarship with political, social and human-rights action. At a…
SANParks External Bursary Programme 2027
The SANParks External Bursary Programme 2027 is open for young South Africans from communities adjacent to national parks. The programme supports first-year post-school study in conservation, tourism, development, engineering, technical trades and emerging scarce-skill fields. At a glance Sponsor/host: South…
France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027
The France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027 is open for students from South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi who plan to begin a Master’s degree or PhD in France in September 2027. Applications opened on 21 July 2026 and close on 8…
HPI–UCT Digital Health PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027
The HPI–UCT Digital Health PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 are open to qualifying candidates from the African continent. The partnership between the Hasso Plattner Institute and the University of Cape Town supports full-time research in digital health through UCT’s School…
DAFI Scholarship 2026 Special Intake
The DAFI Scholarship 2026 special intake is open for academically strong refugee students who want to complete a full-time undergraduate qualification in South Africa. The Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative supports qualifying refugees studying in their country of asylum,…
SANS Killie Campbell Bursary 2026/2027
The SANS Killie Campbell Bursary 2026/2027 is open for postgraduate History students whose research focuses on South Africa, with preference given to topics relating to KwaZulu-Natal history. The current award closes on 31 July 2026. At a glance Sponsor/host: South…
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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)