Latest Bursaries
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MMEG South Africa Program 2027
Women studying at eligible South African universities can apply for the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) South Africa Program. This grant supports women from developing and middle-income countries who are using higher education to improve the lives of women and…
WBHO Construction Bursary 2027
Construction and built-environment students have a current 2027 bursary opportunity through WBHO Construction. The bursary is aimed at students in key construction-related undergraduate fields. At a glance Sponsor/host: WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd Opportunity type: Construction and built-environment bursary Who it’s…
Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027
Students planning to study in scarce-skills fields should take note of the Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027. This bursary supports academically deserving South African students who need financial assistance to study full-time at a public university or university of technology,…
OAC/OPDT Postgraduate Scholarship 2027/2028
Postgraduate students whose research connects to oilseeds can apply for the OAC/OPDT Postgraduate Scholarship 2027/2028. This scholarship supports Master’s and Doctoral research linked to the objectives of the Oilseeds Advisory Committee and the Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust. At…
SAAFoST Foundation Matriculant Bursary 2027
Matric learners planning to study Food Science or Food Technology can apply for the SAAFoST Foundation Matriculant Bursary 2027. This opportunity is for full-time study and is aimed at learners who show academic merit, potential and a clear interest in…
SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary 2027
Undergraduate Food Science and Food Technology students can apply for current SAAFoST Foundation funding for the 2027 academic year. The SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary is aimed at full-time students who are already in the Food Science / Food Technology pathway…
SAADP Bursary Programme 2027
If actuarial science is the goal and your Mathematics marks are strong enough, the South African Actuaries Development Programme (SAADP) Bursary is one of the most relevant funding routes to consider. It supports young South Africans who want to pursue…
West Wits Mining SLP Bursary Programme 2026
Students who want to build a career in mining, engineering, geology or finance have an updated bursary opportunity from West Wits Mining. The company’s Social and Labour Plan (SLP) bursary listings now show a fresh 31 May 2026 closing date…
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).
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)
