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Valterra Platinum Bursary Programme: Mining Engineering 2027
Valterra Platinum is inviting final-year Mining Engineering students to apply for its bursary programme for honours studies in 2027. The programme offers financial support, practical workplace exposure, mentorship and potential entry into Valterra Platinum’s graduate programme after successful completion of…
Valterra Platinum Bursary Programme: Geomatics (Mine Surveying) 2027
Valterra Platinum is inviting prospective first-year and honours students to apply for its Geomatics (Mine Surveying) Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The programme provides comprehensive financial support, practical work experience, mentorship and potential entry into Valterra Platinum’s graduate…
Columbus Stainless Honours in Material Sciences Bursary Programme 2027
Columbus Stainless is accepting applications for its Honours in Material Sciences Bursary Programme 2027. This opportunity is aimed at applicants who have completed a Material Sciences degree and want support for Honours-level study. At a glance Sponsor/host: Columbus StainlessOpportunity type:…
Columbus Stainless Metallurgical Engineering Bursary Programme 2027
The Columbus Stainless Metallurgical Engineering Bursary Programme 2027 is open for applicants studying towards a B.Eng Metallurgical Engineering qualification. It is listed through the official Columbus Stainless direct-hire portal and is aimed at applicants in a field closely aligned to…
Columbus Stainless Accounting Science and Finance Bursary Programme 2027
Columbus Stainless is inviting applications for its 2027 Accounting Science or Finance bursary opportunity. This is a useful option for current Matric learners who are planning to begin a BSc Accounting Sciences or BCom Finance qualification in 2027 and want…
Ada & Bertie Levenstein Scholarship 2027
The Ada & Bertie Levenstein Scholarship 2027 is open through Rhodes University’s internal postgraduate funding route. It is available to eligible Honours, Master’s and PhD candidates across all fields of study. At a glance Sponsor/host: Rhodes University / Ada &…
Rhodes University Postgraduate Scholarship 2027 – Closing 15 August 2026
Rhodes University has opened applications for its Rhodes University Postgraduate Scholarship 2027. This internal funding opportunity is for eligible Honours, Master’s and PhD candidates across all fields of study. At a glance Sponsor/host: Rhodes University Opportunity type: Internal postgraduate scholarship…
NFVF National Bursary for Film & Television Studies 2027
Film and television students can apply for the NFVF National Bursary for Film & Television Studies 2027. This funding call is aimed at students registered or provisionally registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in film or television disciplines at…
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- 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)