This page highlights bursaries and scholarships on Bursaries-SouthAfrica.co.za with deadlines in the current month and the next 3 months, so you can prioritise applications that are closing soon.
- Apply early: don’t wait for the last day — portals, uploads and email queues can fail under deadline pressure.
- Use the earliest date: if a notice and a form show different dates, treat the earliest as final.
- Verify requirements: always confirm the latest instructions on the official sponsor/provider page.
July 2026 closing dates
| Opportunity | Closing date | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAD Leadership Foundation Scholarships 2027 | 26 July 2026 | Use the correct application route for the scholarship stream you qualify for. | View details |
| SAICE SPEBS Bursary 2026 | 31 July 2026 | Civil Engineering bursary for students who have already progressed beyond first-entry level. | View details |
| ACTOM Bursary Opportunity 2027 | 31 July 2026 | ACTOM-owned application route; read the downloadable specification and form before applying. | View details |
| WBHO Construction Bursary 2027 | 31 July 2026 | For Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Construction Management students. | View details |
| Jones and Wagener Bursary 2027 | 31 July 2026 | Engineering, geology, geochemistry and environmental study fields. | View details |
| Gallagher Foundation Scholarship South Africa 2027 | 31 July 2026 | Full undergraduate scholarship route for eligible applicants planning first-year study at UCT. | View details |
| Royal Bafokeng Holdings CA Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 July 2026 (23:59) | CA-stream funding route for eligible Royal Bafokeng Nation youth. | View details |
| Valterra Platinum Engineering Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 July 2026 | Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic and Electronic Engineering. | View details |
| Valterra Platinum Geotechnical / Rock Engineering Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 July 2026 | For eligible Mining Engineering or Geology students progressing toward geotechnical / rock engineering. | View details |
| Valterra Platinum Geomatics / Mine Surveying Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 July 2026 | Geomatics / Mine Surveying bursary route; limited number of bursaries. | View details |
| Valterra Platinum Information Management Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 July 2026 | Applications are reviewed weekly, so submit a complete application early. | View details |
| Valterra Platinum Mining Engineering Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 July 2026 | Mining Engineering bursary route; applications are reviewed weekly. | View details |
August 2026 closing dates
| Opportunity | Closing date | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students for a Better Future High School Scholarship 2028 Intake | 12 August 2026 | School scholarship route for Grade 8 2028 intake planning. | View details |
| SARAO Freestanding Undergraduate Scholarships 2027 | 14 August 2026 | For selected BSc / BEng pathways linked to radio astronomy and related scarce skills. | View details |
| Rhodes University Postgraduate Scholarship 2027 | 15 August 2026 | Internal postgraduate scholarship route via Rhodes systems. | View details |
| Ada & Bertie Levenstein Scholarship 2027 | 15 August 2026 | Rhodes University internal postgraduate scholarship; minimum academic requirements apply. | View details |
| Hortgro Bursary Programme 2027 Intake | 15 August 2026 | Deciduous fruit industry-related undergraduate and postgraduate fields. | View details |
| Columbus Stainless Accounting Science and Finance Bursary Programme 2027 | 28 August 2026 | For Matric learners planning Accounting Science or Finance study in 2027. | View details |
| Columbus Stainless Metallurgical Engineering Bursary 2027 | 28 August 2026 | For current Metallurgical Engineering students; official Columbus Stainless portal route. | View details |
| Liberty Actuarial Bursary 2027 | 30 August 2026 | Actuarial Science students from second year of study onwards. | View details |
| Old Mutual Education Trust Bursary 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Union-linked first undergraduate funding route; check OMET membership/dependant rules carefully. | View details |
| Vodacom External Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Apply through Vodacom’s external bursary portal; upload your latest academic transcript. | View details |
| UFS Star of Stars Competition 2027 | 31 August 2026 | For eligible Free State Grade 12 learners from qualifying schools. | View details |
| Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 August 2026 | STEM and green-economy development fields; financial need and academic requirements apply. | View details |
| Ninety One Changeblazers Bursary 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Comprehensive undergraduate bursary for eligible matriculants entering first-year university in 2027. | View details |
| SAICA Thuthuka Bursary Fund 2027 | 31 August 2026 (11:59) | CA(SA)-pathway bursary; make sure NBT and supporting documents are handled correctly. | View details |
| Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Built-environment and transport-related bursary route; apply before midnight. | View details |
| University of Pretoria Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 – Undergraduate | 31 August 2026 | Complete the UP admission step first, then submit the correct scholarship application form. | View details |
| SARAO Freestanding Honours Scholarships 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Honours scholarships in selected physics, astronomy, computer science and mathematics-linked pathways. | View details |
| Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Scholarships 2026/2027 | 31 August 2026 | Next cycle for studies commencing January–June 2027; referee submissions must be completed on time. | View details |
| Columbus Stainless Honours in Material Sciences Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Honours in Material Sciences; acceptance and academic documents may be required. | View details |
| Impala Platinum Refineries Tertiary Bursary Programme 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Grade 12 learners applying for engineering, metallurgy or chemistry degree study in 2027. | View details |
| VKB Group BCom/BSc Agricultural Economics Bursary 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Agricultural Economics / Risk Management route; upload documents in PDF format. | View details |
| VKB Group BCom Economic Sciences Bursary 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Economic Sciences with International Trade / Marketing specialisation. | View details |
| VKB Group BEng / BSc Engineering Bursary 2027: Mechanical Engineering | 31 August 2026 | Mechanical Engineering; vacation work and possible relocation/work-back requirements apply. | View details |
| VKB Group BSc Quantity Surveying Bursary 2027 | 31 August 2026 | Quantity Surveying bursary route; latest academic documents required. | View details |
| VKB Group BCom in Accountancy Bursary 2027 | 31 August 2026 | BCom in Accountancy / CA-linked route; PDF uploads required. | View details |
September 2026 closing dates
| Opportunity | Closing date | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMEG South Africa Program 2027 | 14 September 2026 (11:59pm EST) | Grant for eligible women studying at listed South African universities; time-zone cut-off applies. | View details |
| IDC External Bursary Scheme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | IDC-funded fields only; certified documents must be recent and complete. | View details |
| Investec CSI Bursary 2027 | 30 September 2026 | StudyTrust-administered bursary for eligible 2027 study funding. | View details |
| Amazon Recruitment Bursary 2027 | 30 September 2026 | Software development / computer science-linked bursary route via StudyTrust. | View details |
| Santam Bursary Programme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | Short-term insurance industry bursary; check accepted fields before applying. | View details |
| TFG Data Science and Leadership Fellowship 2027 | 30 September 2026 | Master’s fellowship for Data Science or related pathways at designated institutions. | View details |
| Sappi Engineering Bursary 2027 | 30 September 2026 | Engineering and forestry-related undergraduate fields; apply through the Sappi careers route. | View details |
| OAC/OPDT Postgraduate Scholarship 2027/2028 | 30 September 2026 | Master’s and Doctoral research linked to oilseeds research priorities. | View details |
| Western Cape Government Health and Wellness Full-Time Bursary Programme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | For unemployed Western Cape residents applying for selected health science qualifications. | View details |
| University of Pretoria Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 – Postgraduate | 30 September 2026 | Postgraduate applicants must follow the UP admission and scholarship form process. | View details |
| Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr LLB Bursary 2027 | 30 September 2026 | LLB bursary route; make sure the 2027 academic-year application form is used. | View details |
| South African Reserve Bank ERD External Bursary Scheme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | Economics-focused SARB bursary stream; use the correct promo code/instructions. | View details |
| Standard Bank Group Bursary 2027 | 30 September 2026 | StudyTrust-administered 2027 bursary route; check fields and documents before applying. | View details |
| Solar Capital Orange Bursary Programme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | Community bursary for eligible Hantam District applicants via StudyTrust. | View details |
| Kangnas Wind Farm Bursary Programme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | StudyTrust-administered renewable-energy community bursary. | View details |
| Kathu Solar Park Bursary Programme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | StudyTrust-administered community bursary; local eligibility rules may apply. | View details |
| Khobab Wind Farm Bursary Programme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | For eligible applicants linked to Loeriesfontein; proof of residence may be required. | View details |
| Rietkloof & Brandvalley Wind Farm Bursary Programme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | Community bursary for eligible applicants near Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein or Sutherland. | View details |
| Amandla Omoya Trust Bursary Programme 2027 | 30 September 2026 | StudyTrust-administered bursary; check community/location rules carefully. | View details |
Quick application checklist
- Certified ID + latest results/academic record
- Proof of registration/acceptance, where required
- Proof of residence, if the bursary is community-based
- Proof of household income, if means-tested
- Motivation letter / CV, if requested
- Keep proof of submission: portal confirmation, email sent item or receipt