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Tiso Foundation Undergraduate Bursary Programme 2027
The Tiso Foundation Undergraduate Bursary Programme 2027 is open for talented, financially needy South African students who want to pursue undergraduate study. Applications for 2027 funding close on 8 October 2026. At a glance Sponsor/host: Tiso Foundation Opportunity type: Undergraduate…
Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary Programme 2027
The Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary Programme 2027 is open for South African citizens living within 50 kilometres of the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant in the Northern Cape. The bursary supports further study at recognised South African tertiary education and training…
DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027
The DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027 is open for eligible members of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa who need nursing-related study assistance. The current DENOSA Study Fund page confirms that bursary applications for 2027 close on 31 January…
Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) 2027
Stellenbosch University is inviting current and prospective postgraduate students to apply for its Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (PSP) for 2027. The PSP is one of the university’s flagship postgraduate funding programmes and provides full and partial scholarships across multiple faculties for…
SAPOA Bursary Fund 2027 – Closing 30 September 2026
The SAPOA Bursary Fund 2027 is open for current undergraduate students in property and built-environment fields. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Bursary Fund Opportunity type: Property and built-environment bursary Who it’s for: Employment-equity students aged…
Smuts (Tercentenary) Old Cape Scholarship 2026
The Smuts (Tercentenary) Old Cape Scholarship 2026 is open for eligible University of Cape Town final-year Law students. The scholarship is aimed at South African citizens in final-year LAWP01 with an average of at least 65%, with preference for applicants…
Potatoes South Africa – Bursary Programme 2027
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) is inviting eligible South African students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The programme supports undergraduate and postgraduate students studying agricultural disciplines relevant to the potato industry, including Agricultural Economics, Agronomy,…
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…
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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)