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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…
Sasol South African Mainstream Bursary Programme
Big STEM funding window to know about: Sasol’s South African Mainstream Bursary Programme is now open for the 2027 academic year. It’s designed for full‑time university studies in engineering and science and includes both financial and developmental support, with a…
Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2026
Women advancing in Social Work at UWC can apply for targeted postgraduate support through the Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2026. This opportunity is for eligible female South African citizens registered for Masters or Doctoral Social Work studies at the…
TETA Maritime Scholarship Programme 2026
TETA has announced a Maritime Scholarship Programme 2026 which funds eligible South African applicants to pursue a MSc in Maritime Affairs. This is being offered for study at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden. The scholarship is fully…
ISACA South Africa Chapter Scholarship 2026
This ISACA South Africa Chapter Scholarship 2026 opportunity is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Computer Science, Information Systems, or another technology-related qualification at a higher education institution in South Africa. Applications opened on 24 March 2026 and close…
Hortgro Bursary Programme (2027 intake) — South Africa
Hortgro is inviting South African students to apply for bursary support linked to careers in the deciduous fruit industry. The programme is aimed at students in relevant undergraduate or postgraduate studies, and support can include full/partial tuition, a stipend, and…
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)
