This page highlights bursaries and scholarships on Bursaries-SouthAfrica.co.za with deadlines in the current month and the next 2 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.April 2026 closing dates Opportunity Closing date Notes Link TETA Maritime Scholarship Programme 2026 (WMU MSc in Maritime Affairs) 22 April 2026 Postgraduate scholarship (Sweden) with employer support requirements — follow the submission instructions exactly. View details Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa (2027 intake) 30 April 2026 (06:00 SAST) Time-zone cut-off is early in SA — do not wait until the evening of 30 April. View details Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme 2026 (Grade 12) 30 April 2026 (17:00 SAST) Strict cut-off time — submit before 17:00 and ensure supporting documents are certified and readable. View details Clientèle Royalty Bursary 2027 30 April 2026 Late or incomplete applications are not considered. View details UWC Financial Aid Assistance 2026 30 April 2026 Internal UWC online process — upload the correct documents so your application is considered. View details Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 (UWC Social Work) 30 April 2026 Specialised UWC Social Work postgraduate scholarship (Masters/Doctoral) with strict eligibility. View details Nsouli Scholars Programme 2026 (Inspired Education) 30 April 2026 School scholarship for exceptional learners (13–18), means-tested — prepare proof of income/bank statements. View details
May 2026 closing dates Opportunity Closing date Notes Link PSSA – Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE) Bursaries (Postgraduate) 4 May 2026 Pharmacy-related postgraduate bursary — treat the application form as your checklist and submit a complete pack. View details ISACA South Africa Chapter Scholarship 2026 5 May 2026 (11:59pm US Central Time) US time-zone deadline — don’t assume “end of day” in South Africa. View details Shoprite Group Bursaries 2026 (CA / Retail Business / Supply Chain) 31 May 2026 Applications via Shoprite bursary portal; streams are listed on the page. View details Shoprite – Bursary: Agricultural Sciences 31 May 2026 Online only — email applications are not accepted. View details Shoprite Bursary: Retail Business Management (2026) 31 May 2026 Online portal application (check age/year-of-study and aggregate requirements). View details Shoprite Bursary: Supply Chain & Logistics (2026) 31 May 2026 Online portal application (ensure you apply for the correct stream). View details Shoprite Bursary: Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) (2026) 31 May 2026 Online portal application (higher minimum aggregate applies — see listing). View details
June 2026 closing dates Opportunity Closing date Notes Link Milpark Education Bursary 2026 (Mid-year closing) 15 June 2026 Mid-year review is subject to funds remaining — submit early with complete documents. View details SAKOV Study Bursaries 2026 (Organ & Church Music) 26 June 2026 Applications close 26 June; some categories require recordings by 20 July (see bursary brochure). View details Moore Southern Cape Bursaries – SAICA Learnerships CA(SA) 30 June 2026 SAICA-linked bursary with vacation work / trainee pathway (per listing). View details Sanlam Actuarial Bursaries 2027 30 June 2026 Online application required — late applications are not accepted. View details
Quick application checklist Certified ID + latest results/academic record Proof of registration/acceptance (where required) Proof of income (if means-tested) Motivation letter / CV (if requested) Keep proof of submission (portal confirmation / email sent item)