This page lists bursaries, scholarships and funding opportunities with upcoming closing dates in September, October and November 2026.
Bursaries Closing in September 2026
These opportunities have the most urgent deadlines. If you qualify, start with the bursaries closing earliest.
| Bursary / Scholarship | Closing Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CSIR Bursary Programme 2027 Undergraduate, Honours, Master’s and doctoral funding in selected CSIR priority fields. | 15 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| CSIR-Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2027 Science, engineering, IT, data science and selected biotechnology-related fields. | 15 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| CSIR-DSTI Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme 2027 Honours, Engineering, PGDip, Master’s and doctoral study in priority research themes. | 15 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| IMESA Bursary 2027 Mainly aimed at Civil Engineering students progressing beyond first year. | 15 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Citrus Academy Bursary Programme 2027 Agriculture and citrus-industry related fields. | 15 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| FAME Week Africa x SAE Institute Student Pitching Competition & Bursary 2027 Creative pitching competition with an SAE Institute South Africa bursary for the winner. | 18 September 2026 | View details → |
| Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship 2027 Diploma, degree, Honours, Master’s and selected TVET artisan study. | 22 September 2026 12:00 midday | View scholarship → |
| Eskom Bursary Programme 2027 Engineering, science, commerce and other selected study fields. | 22 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Volkswagen Group Africa Bursary Programme 2027 Engineering, IT, data, finance, logistics and related disciplines. | 28 September 2026 12:00 midday | View bursary → |
| IDC External Bursary Scheme 2027 Selected undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications aligned with IDC skills needs. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Investec CSI Bursary 2027 StudyTrust-administered tertiary funding. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Amazon Recruitment Bursary 2027 Computer Science, software development and related technology fields. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Undergraduate Bursary 2027 Approved science, engineering, commerce, health, law and related degrees. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Santam Bursary Programme 2027 Fields relevant to the short-term insurance sector. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| TFG Data Science and Leadership Fellowship 2027 Master’s-level Data Science and related programmes. | 30 September 2026 | View fellowship → |
| Sappi Engineering Bursary 2027 Engineering, forestry and related undergraduate disciplines. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Western Cape Government Health and Wellness Bursary 2027 Selected health-science qualifications. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| University of Pretoria Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 Postgraduate scholarship opportunity at UP. | 30 September 2026 | View scholarship → |
| Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr LLB Bursary 2027 Funding for academically strong LLB students. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| South African Reserve Bank ERD External Bursary 2027 Economics-focused bursary programme. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Standard Bank Group Bursary 2027 StudyTrust-administered funding in qualifying fields. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| National Treasury Bursary Scheme 2027 Accounting, Economics, Finance and Law. | 30 September 2026 12:00 midday | View bursary → |
| Deloitte Financial Contribution Fund 2027 Chartered Accountancy / CA(SA) study route. | 30 September 2026 | View funding → |
| EY CA Stream Bursary 2027 CA(SA)-stream funding for Matric and university applicants. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| ASSET Bursary Programme 2027 Western Cape-focused tertiary funding programme. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| AMSOL Bursary Programme 2027 Marine Engineering, Nautical Science and maritime training. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| NDMC External Bursary Programme 2027 Disaster-management and related study. | 30 September 2026 23:59 | View bursary → |
| Sheila Brand Educational Bursary 2027 UWC-administered educational bursary. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Emeris Scholarships 2027 Academic scholarships for qualifying undergraduate and postgraduate students. | 30 September 2026 | View scholarships → |
| Sage External Bursary 2027 Technology, engineering, commerce and finance-related qualifications. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| HP Inc Bursary 2027 Computer Science and Engineering degrees. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| AWS Skills Development Bursary 2027 Technology, commerce, education and engineering study fields. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| OAC/OPDT Postgraduate Scholarship 2027/2028 Master’s and doctoral research in oilseeds-related research priorities. | 30 September 2026 | View scholarship → |
| Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship 2027 Competitive postgraduate scholarship for overseas study. | 30 September 2026 | View scholarship → |
| Solar Capital Orange Bursary Programme 2027 Community bursary for eligible Hantam District applicants. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Kangnas Wind Farm Bursary Programme 2027 Renewable-energy community bursary. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Kathu Solar Park Bursary Programme 2027 Community bursary for eligible applicants around Kathu. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Khobab Wind Farm Bursary Programme 2027 Community bursary for eligible Loeriesfontein applicants. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Rietkloof & Brandvalley Wind Farm Bursary Programme 2027 Funding for eligible applicants near Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein and Sutherland. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
| Amandla Omoya Trust Bursary Programme 2027 Community bursary administered through StudyTrust. | 30 September 2026 | View bursary → |
Bursaries Closing in October 2026
| Bursary / Scholarship | Closing Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| DFFE Full-Time Bursary Programme 2027 Environmental, forestry, fisheries, science and related fields. | 2 October 2026 | View bursary → |
| Tiso Foundation Undergraduate Bursary Programme 2027 Undergraduate funding and student-development programme. | 8 October 2026 | View bursary → |
| Etion Create Bursary Programme 2027 Electronics and Computer Engineering. | 16 October 2026 | View bursary → |
| Magalies Water External Bursary Programme 2027 Engineering, water care, biotechnology, microbiology, ICT and related fields. | 23 October 2026 | View bursary → |
| KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority Bursary 2027 Film, television, animation, digital skills and tourism-related study. | 31 October 2026 | View bursary → |
| Spirit Education Foundation High School Scholarship 2028 Grade 8 entry scholarship for qualifying learners. | 31 October 2026 | View scholarship → |
| Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary Programme 2027 Community bursary linked to the Droogfontein Solar Power area. | 31 October 2026 | View bursary → |
| Mulilo Bursary Programme 2027 For eligible residents of selected Northern Cape municipalities. | 31 October 2026 | View bursary → |
| SAAGA Bursary 2027 Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and avocado-industry related study. | 31 October 2026 | View bursary → |
Bursaries Closing in November 2026
| Bursary / Scholarship | Closing Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ISACA Cybersecurity Month Scholarship 2027 Worldwide scholarship for cybersecurity-focused students. | 3 November 2026 11:59pm US Central Time | View scholarship → |
| ISACA Foundation Digital Trust Scholarship 2027 IT audit, cybersecurity, risk, governance, assurance and digital trust. | 3 November 2026 11:59pm US Central Time | View scholarship → |
| DSTI-NRF Honours General Funding 2027 Honours-level postgraduate funding through NRF Connect. | 23 November 2026 | View funding → |
Before You Apply
- Check that you meet the nationality, residence and study requirements.
- Prepare your certified ID and latest academic results.
- Have proof of household income ready for means-tested bursaries.
- Prepare proof of residence for community-specific bursaries.
- Include your CV and motivation letter where requested.
- Check how recent certified documents must be.
- Submit before the deadline and keep proof of submission.
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