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Ekurhuleni Water Care Company External Bursary Opportunity 2026
Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT) has opened an external bursary opportunity for qualifying university students for the 2026 academic year. The opportunity supports students studying in selected science and engineering fields at public universities in Gauteng. At a glance About…
MICT SETA Bursary Opportunity 2026 (NWU)
North-West University (NWU) has published a notice for the MICT SETA Bursary Opportunity – 2026. The notice indicates that funding opportunities are available for 50 students, linked to study areas in the Media, Information and Communication Technologies (MICT) sector. At…
Umzimvubu Local Municipality External Bursary 2026
Umzimvubu Local Municipality has published the 2026 External Bursary Application Form on its official website. The form sets out the information required from applicants and the supporting documents that must be attached. The form itself does not state a closing…
merSETA Bursary Applications 2026 (New & Returning)
merSETA bursary applications for the 2025/2026 cycle are open for new and returning applicants. The notice highlights priority study areas in manufacturing, engineering, finance and IT, and notes that institutions may have an earlier internal deadline to process submissions. At…
Springfield Convent School Scholarships – Grade 8
Springfield Convent School’s Grade 8 (2027) admissions timeline includes scholarship applications. Scholarship applications close on the same date as general applications, and a general admissions application is required before requesting scholarship forms. At a glance About the sponsor Springfield Convent…
Kingsmead College Bursaries – Grade 8
Kingsmead College has opened bursary applications for Grade 8 entry in 2027. Bursaries are aimed at South African students from disadvantaged backgrounds who show potential in academic, sports, cultural or leadership spheres. At a glance Sponsor/host: Kingsmead College (bursaries administered…
Our Lady of Fatima (Dominican Convent School) Bursary – Grade 8
Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School has bursaries available for Grade 8 entry in 2027. Bursary applications must be submitted together with the school’s standard online application form. At a glance Sponsor/host: Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School…
SANA Bursary Applications 2026 (Horticulture)
The South African Nursery Association (SANA) invites bursary applications for 2026 for students pursuing a career in horticulture and the wider green industry. Applications must be complete and submitted before the closing date. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African Nursery…
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Be sure to check out these useful resources, for more information and guidance.
- 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)