Latest Bursaries in South Africa
The latest available bursaries in South Africa
BANKSETA invites employed and unemployed South African doctoral students to apply for 2027 funding for approved research aligned with the banking or alternative banking sector. Funding is capped at R70,000 per year for up to three years, subject to approval. Applications close at 16:00 on 11 December 2026.
The Department of Human Settlements invites eligible matriculants to apply for its 2027 scholarship for full-time studies in Human Settlements and Built Environment fields. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
The Research Grants Council’s Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is open to applicants worldwide seeking full-time PhD admission at participating Hong Kong universities for the 2027/28 academic year. The initial application closes on 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong time.
Applications for the 2027 academic year are open from 5 November to 5 December 2026.
SITFE’s 2027 bursary form is open to eligible applicants from sugarcane-growing areas studying Science, Engineering or Agriculture. Children of sugarcane farm workers may apply for any field and are exempt from the income band. Applications close 30 November 2026.