Latest Bursaries
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ACTOM Bursary Opportunity 2027
ACTOM has a current bursary application route listed under its career portal as Electrical Engineering Excellence. The 2027 opportunity has also been surfaced by a university funding office as the ACTOM Bursary Opportunity 2027, with applications for South African citizens…
Students for a Better Future High School Scholarship 2028 Intake
Students for a Better Future (SBF) has opened applications for its Grade 8 2028 high school scholarship intake. This opportunity supports academically strong learners from financially constrained backgrounds and places selected scholars at SBF partner high schools in the Cape…
Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme 2027
The Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme 2027 is open for South African applicants who want to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in Ireland. The fellowship is offered under the Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme and is administered through Canon Collins Trust for…
Valterra Platinum Bursary Programme: Information Management 2027
Valterra Platinum is inviting first-year and final-year students in Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science and related fields to apply for its bursary programme. The bursary offers financial support, practical exposure, mentorship and possible entry into Valterra Platinum’s graduate programme…
SARAO Scholarships to Study at Sol Plaatje University 2027
The SARAO Scholarships to Study at Sol Plaatje University for 2027 are open for applications. This route is separate from SARAO’s freestanding scholarships and is specifically linked to study at Sol Plaatje University. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African Radio…
SARAO Freestanding Honours Scholarships 2027
The SARAO Freestanding Honours Scholarships for 2027 are open for students pursuing selected Honours pathways in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, computer science and mathematics. The official application guide confirms a 31 August 2026 closing date. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African…
SARAO Freestanding Undergraduate Scholarships 2027
The SARAO Freestanding Undergraduate Scholarships for 2027 are open for students in selected BSc and BEng study pathways linked to radio astronomy, engineering and related scarce skills. The call opened on 1 June 2026 and applications close on 14 August…
IMESA Bursary 2027
The IMESA Bursary 2027 is open for students already registered for full-time study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa. The bursary is mainly for Civil Engineering, although other engineering disciplines may be considered at IMESA Executive Council’s discretion.…
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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)