Latest Bursaries
Latest Listings
Milpark Bursary Programme 2027
Milpark Education’s 2027 bursary applications are open to eligible applicants who meet its financial-need and academic-suitability criteria. Applications close on 10 December 2026.
Glencore Coal SA Mining Engineering Bursary 2027
Glencore Coal South Africa is inviting students to apply for its Mining Engineering Bursary Opportunity for the 2027 academic year. The bursary is open to students who will be entering the first year of their studies as well as eligible…
Garden Route District Municipality Financial Assistance towards Further Studies 2027
Applications are invited for financial assistance towards further studies during the 2027 academic year. The contribution is restricted to full-time study at SAQA-accredited tertiary or TVET institutions.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027/28
The University of Cambridge lists Gates Cambridge for the 2027/28 award year. South African applicants may apply through the international round, with the deadline set by the selected course’s funding deadline.
Clarendon Fund Scholarships 2027-28
Clarendon Scholarships automatically consider eligible Oxford Master’s and DPhil applicants who apply by their course’s relevant funding deadline. Applicants of any nationality may be considered.
Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Bursary Programme 2027
The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure (LDPWRI) is inviting South African citizens who reside in Limpopo Province to apply for its 2027 Bursary Programme. The programme supports full-time study in selected built-environment and infrastructure-related fields and is…
Northern Cape Premier’s Bursary Programme 2027
The Northern Cape Premier’s Bursary Programme is accepting applications for 2027 from eligible unemployed Northern Cape residents aged 18–30. Applications close on 31 October 2026.
Monocle Foundation Bursary 2027
The Monocle Foundation Bursary Programme supports Black female South African students in their second year of study or higher who have limited to no funding. The live call is for 2027 studies.
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)
