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South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) Bursary 2027
Applications for South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) Bursary 2027 are open. SAGC offers bursary support for students pursuing accredited geomatics qualifications. Closing date: 31 October 2026. Important: Check your exact institution and qualification against SAGC’s accreditation list before applying. The…
Babette Taute Honours Scholarships 2027
Applications for Babette Taute Honours Scholarships 2027 are open. Scholarships are available for eligible Honours students of English. Closing date: 20 November 2026. Important: Your application and confidential references must arrive by the deadline. Ask referees for submission confirmation, not…
Kristina Plattner Scholarship 2027
Applications for Kristina Plattner Scholarship 2027 are open. This UCT scholarship supports postgraduate research concerning fynbos ecosystems. Closing date: 31 October 2026. Important: Check the research fit before applying. Your abstract should explain the botanical context, research question and methods…
UNISA Master’s and Doctoral Bursary 2027
Applications for UNISA Master’s and Doctoral Bursary 2027 are open. UNISA offers tuition and qualifying research support for eligible returning postgraduate students. Closing date: 30 November 2026. Important: This is not a first-year admission bursary. New bursary applicants must already…
KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary 2027
Applications for KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary 2027 are open. The Trust invites eligible Black South African women studying selected commerce and logistics qualifications to apply. Closing date: 18 October 2026. Important: The form linked from the universities retains a “2026”…
SAIBPP Bursary Fund 2027
Applications for SAIBPP Bursary Fund 2027 are open. The fund supports property-related study for applicants with academic potential and financial need. Closing date: 16 October 2026. Important: Study-year rules conflict: the webpage welcomes Matric, current tertiary and Honours applicants, but…
FirstRand – Empowerment Foundation Postgraduate Bursary 2027
The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation (FREF), in partnership with Feenix, is inviting eligible South African students to apply for its Postgraduate Bursary Programme for 2027. The bursary is specifically intended for students who will be studying towards their first full-time, one-year…
Harmony Gold Bursary Programme 2027
The Harmony Gold Bursary Programme 2027 is open for full-time study. Applications close on 9 October 2026. Important: Download the linked 2027 form and read every section before completing it. Prepare clear scans and check that all attachments open before…
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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)