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Valterra Platinum Bursary Programme: Information Management 2027
Valterra Platinum is inviting first-year and final-year students in Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science and related fields to apply for its bursary programme. The bursary offers financial support, practical exposure, mentorship and possible entry into Valterra Platinum’s graduate programme…
SARAO Scholarships to Study at Sol Plaatje University 2027
The SARAO Scholarships to Study at Sol Plaatje University for 2027 are open for applications. This route is separate from SARAO’s freestanding scholarships and is specifically linked to study at Sol Plaatje University. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African Radio…
SARAO Freestanding Honours Scholarships 2027
The SARAO Freestanding Honours Scholarships for 2027 are open for students pursuing selected Honours pathways in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, computer science and mathematics. The official application guide confirms a 31 August 2026 closing date. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African…
SARAO Freestanding Undergraduate Scholarships 2027
The SARAO Freestanding Undergraduate Scholarships for 2027 are open for students in selected BSc and BEng study pathways linked to radio astronomy, engineering and related scarce skills. The call opened on 1 June 2026 and applications close on 14 August…
IMESA Bursary 2027
The IMESA Bursary 2027 is open for students already registered for full-time study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa. The bursary is mainly for Civil Engineering, although other engineering disciplines may be considered at IMESA Executive Council’s discretion.…
Capitec External Bursary 2027
The Capitec External Bursary 2027 is open for South African students who want to study full-time in 2027 in fields linked to technology, data, business and financial services. Capitec’s bursary portal confirms that applications close on 12 August 2026 at…
PSSA Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Undergraduate Bursary 2027
The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa, through the Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education, is accepting applications for undergraduate pharmacy bursaries for 2027. The bursary is aimed at students studying pharmacy at recognised South African institutions from second year onwards. At a…
IDC External Bursary Scheme 2027
The Industrial Development Corporation is inviting applications for its IDC External Bursary Scheme for the 2027 academic year. This full-time study bursary supports financially needy South African students in selected finance, management, STEM, law and limited honours fields. At a…
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- 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)