Latest Bursaries

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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).

Reminder: Bursaries Closing Soon

Refer to our Closing Soon page for more listings in later months.

Bursaries Closing in February 2026

Bursary / ScholarshipClosing dateFocus / notes
ARMSCOR External Bursary Scheme 2026 (Re-post)26 February 2026Defence-industry priority fields (Engineering / Science / Tech). Note: page advises applying by 26 Feb; the form lists 28 Feb — submit by 26 Feb to avoid missing out.
CHIETA Industrial Futures Bursary Programme 202627 February 2026Chemical industries sector bursary (apply via CHIETA portal per notice).
IMATU Bursary Scheme 202627 February 2026 (16:00)For IMATU members / members’ children (per notice).
Kingsmead College Bursaries (Grade 8 entry for 2027)27 February 2026School bursaries (Grade 8 – 2027 intake).
SAAFoST Aubrey Parsons Study Grant 202627 February 2026Food Science / Food Technology (department nomination route).
University of Limpopo (UL) Merit Award 202627 February 2026UL undergraduate students (merit award application via UL Financial Aid).
Athlone Institute Trust Bursary 2026 (AIBPROF)27 February 2026Paarl/Mbekweni residency or church eligibility (per AIT rules); forms collected/requested (no online applications stated).
GCRA Bursary Programme 202628 February 2026Gauteng applicants; online portal application (all fields; subject to programme rules).
SASBO Study Grant 202628 February 2026For SASBO members (or their child) – limited grants.
SPU Postgraduate Merit Bursary Award 202628 February 2026SPU Postgrad Dip / Honours / Masters (tuition only; service requirement noted).
SAAB Scholarship – Bursary Call 202628 February 2026Postgraduate Botany / botanically-related science (per SAAB call).
Two Rivers Platinum Mine (TRP) Bursary Programme 202628 February 2026Selected Engineering + IT disciplines (email submission per advert).
Avemel Group EmpowerED Bursary Scheme 202628 February 2026First-year tertiary (Supply Chain/Logistics; Finance/Admin; IT-related). Durban placement willingness noted.
Calderys SA 2026 Bursary Opportunity28 February 2026Manufacturing-aligned fields; Vaal Triangle preference noted; email submission per notice.