Latest Bursaries
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South African Reserve Bank (SARB) External Bursary Scheme 2027
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is inviting qualifying prospective first-year undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply for its External Bursary Scheme for 2027. The studies you intend pursuing should relate to (but are not limited to) the SARB’s…
Hot Cares & Guvon Academy Chef Bursary 2026
Hot Cares and Guvon Academy have opened entries for a fully funded three-year chef bursary for an aspiring culinary student. The opportunity is for the Occupational Certificate: Chef and is designed for a passionate applicant who wants to build a…
Exxaro Bursary for Students Living with a Disability 2026
Exxaro has opened a dedicated bursary opportunity for students living with a disability. The listing is hosted on Exxaro’s recruitment portal and is aimed at South African students who are already enrolled in a qualifying diploma or degree programme at…
Investec High School Bursary Programme (South Africa) — 2027 applications
Investec’s High School Bursary Programme supports eligible South African learners entering Grades 10–12, with a focus on financial need and academic potential (especially in Pure Maths, Accounting and Science). Applications for the current year are closed, but the 2027 window…
Sappi Engineering Bursary 2027
Sappi is offering a 2027 Engineering Bursary for South African students pursuing undergraduate studies in engineering and forestry-related fields. The opportunity is listed on Sappi’s official careers portal and is aimed at building future technical talent for the business. At…
SANSA 2027 Postgraduate Bursaries
The South African National Space Agency is inviting applications for the SANSA 2027 Postgraduate Bursaries. This opportunity supports students pursuing postgraduate science, engineering and technology studies linked to South Africa’s space sector. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African National Space…
Moore Jeffreys Bay Bursaries 2027
Moore Jeffreys Bay is inviting applications for its 2027 CA(SA) bursary opportunity. This bursary is aimed at university students who need financial assistance and are serious about completing their accounting studies and qualifying as Chartered Accountants. At a glance Sponsor/host:…
Moore Gqeberha Bursaries 2027
Accounting students aiming for the Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) route have a current bursary-linked opportunity through Moore in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha. The Moore Bursaries 2027–2028 listing is aimed at students studying towards a SAICA-accredited Bachelor of Commerce degree and links…
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)
