Latest Bursaries
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Western Cape Government Full-Time Study Bursary: Student Cadet Traffic Officer (Closing Soon)
The Western Cape Mobility Department is recruiting Traffic Students to complete a Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement on a bursary. This is a 12-month training course starting on 08 June 2026 at Gene Louw Traffic College…
Digby Wells Environmental 2026 Bursary Programme (Bryanston, Gauteng)
Digby Wells Environmental is inviting South African students to apply for bursary support for 2026. The programme is aimed at high-achieving students who want to build a career in the environmental sector, with fields covering environmental science, water, GIS, and…
Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa 2027 – Closing 30 April 2026
Mid-career professionals who want fully funded Master’s study in Australia should move quickly on the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa 2027 call. This programme supports postgraduate study in priority development fields and is open to eligible South African applicants who…
Brazilian Government Scholarship Programme (PEC-G / PEC-PLE)
Students who want a route into full undergraduate study in Brazil should note that the Brazilian Government Scholarship Programme (PEC-G / PEC-PLE) for 2027 is open now. It combines a tuition-covered undergraduate path with a Portuguese-language preparation route for applicants…
China MOFCOM Scholarship–CSC Programme 2026
Professionals in government, public-sector, research, and senior organisational roles who want to build high-level postgraduate expertise abroad should take a close look at the China MOFCOM Scholarship–CSC Programme 2026. This scholarship supports Master’s and PhD studies in China and is…
Nsouli Scholars Programme 2026 (Inspired Education)
If you know a high‑potential learner who excels academically and also shines in sport or the creative arts, this global scholarship is worth a serious look. The Nsouli Scholars Programme 2026 offers fully funded day or boarding scholarships at an…
PSSA Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE)
Postgrad pharmacy students (Masters / Honours / Doctorate) can apply for funding through the Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE), administered via the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA). The current postgraduate application form for 2026 is available to download, with…
Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme
If you’re planning a built-environment or engineering qualification in the Western Cape, this is one of the major government-backed bursary pipelines to track. The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme supports full‑time study at selected Western Cape higher-education institutions and is open for…
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)
