Latest Bursaries
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BradshawLeRoux 2027 Bursary Opportunity
Bradshaw LeRoux’s nationwide 2027 bursary opportunity is for students with disabilities pursuing eligible degrees. CV submissions close on 25 November 2026.
2027 Community Bursary Programme
The City of Ekurhuleni is inviting eligible residents to apply for its Community Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The programme provides financial assistance to academically deserving and financially needy students who permanently reside within Ekurhuleni and intend to…
UKZN Gender, Religion and Health Coursework Bursaries 2027
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) School of Arts is inviting qualifying students to apply for a limited number of Gender, Religion and Health Coursework Bursaries for 2027. The bursaries are linked to the Master of Theology in Gender, Religion and…
SA-CERN Programme Excellence MSc/PhD Bursary 202
The SA-CERN Programme is inviting outstanding South African postgraduate students to apply for its Excellence MSc/PhD Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The programme supports students beginning full-time MSc or PhD studies at South African universities in research areas…
Women in IT (WIIT) Bursary Programme 2027
Applications are open for the 2027 Women in IT Bursary Programme. Eligible women who are South African citizens or permanent residents can apply for full-time ICT-related study at a recognised South African institution. The bursary contributes towards specified study costs,…
Busamed Nursing Bursary for Unemployed Individuals
Busamed is inviting eligible South African nursing students to apply for its Nursing Bursary for Unemployed Individuals. The opportunity is aimed at students who are currently pursuing nursing studies, are presently unfunded, and have achieved a minimum academic average of…
University of Dundee Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Undergraduate Scholarship (January 2027)
The University of Dundee’s Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Undergraduate Scholarship supports eligible international-fee-status students domiciled in Africa, including South Africa, who hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate programme. The award provides £6,500 in the entry year and £4,000 in subsequent years,…
Julian Baring Scholarship for Full-Time Master’s Studies in 2027
The Julian Baring Scholarship is listed by UCT for full-time master’s study in 2027. It is aimed at engineering disciplines relevant to mining and applicants intending to pursue a mining career. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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)
