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Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2027
The Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2027 is open for undergraduate students pursuing STEM and selected non-STEM qualifications at approved public South African universities and universities of technology. Sasol confirms that this application window runs from 1 August to 23 August…
Hollywood Foundation Future is Bright Bursary Programme 2027
The Hollywood Foundation Future is Bright Bursary Programme 2027 is open for South African students who need support for full-time studies in 2027. The Hollywood Foundation confirms that applications opened on 3 August 2026 and close on 3 September 2026.…
Capitec External Quantitative Skills Bursary 2027
The Capitec External Quantitative Skills Bursary 2027 is open for students pursuing quantitative-major qualifications in areas such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Quantitative Finance, Econometrics and related fields. This is a separate route from the general Capitec External…
UCT Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary 2027
The University of Cape Town is inviting South African citizens and permanent residents to apply for its Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary for the 2027 academic year. The funding is available to eligible students who intend to study full-time towards an…
Genesis Educational Foundation Trust (GEFT) Postgraduate Bursary 2027
Genesis Analytics is inviting eligible South African students to apply for the Genesis Educational Foundation Trust (GEFT) Postgraduate Bursary for the 2027 academic year. This bursary supports postgraduate study at Honours or Master’s level in selected fields linked to economics,…
City of Cape Town External Bursary 2027
The City of Cape Town External Bursary 2027 is open for Cape Town residents who need financial support for studies at accredited South African institutions. The City’s current bursary page confirms that applications for 2027 close on 17 August 2026.…
Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust Bursary 2027
The Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust Bursary 2027 is open for postgraduate students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral study at a South African university. The Trust provides partial study grants, with applications opening on 1 August 2026 and closing on 30…
WENOSA Scholarship Programme 2026
The WENOSA Scholarship Programme 2026 is open for South African women in the final year of undergraduate or postgraduate study. The Women’s Empowerment Network of South Africa is offering 25 scholarships of up to R50,000 each for students in critical…
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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)