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Woodridge College Bursaries for Grade 8
Woodridge College has a limited number of bursaries available each year for exceptional candidates who intend to enter Grade 8. The bursaries can be awarded for academic, sports, and cultural excellence, and are structured as a discount on school fees.…
University of Pretoria FABI FMG-EPPI Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)
The Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the University of Pretoria has advertised fully funded postgraduate positions under the FMG (Forest Molecular Genetics) – EPPI (Eucalyptus Pine Pathogens Interactions) Programme for 2026. At a glance About the FMG-EPPI Programme…
IDC Bursary for Persons Living with a Disability 2026 (Closing Soon)
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has a bursary opportunity for students living with a disability. The University of the Free State (UFS) Financial Aid office indicates that applications must be submitted via the university bursaries channel. At a glance Who…
South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Scholarship – Bursary Call 2026
The South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) is inviting applications for its 2026 SAAB scholarships, aimed at supporting postgraduate study in Botany and botanically-related science. SAAB is a professional botanical society focused on promoting botanical science and protecting biodiversity in…
Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) Bursaries 2026 – Virology
The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) offers bursaries to support postgraduate study and research in Virology in South Africa. PRF’s bursary pages note that the Foundation supports research into Virology, and that bursaries are awarded towards obtaining the relevant qualifications (subject…
SAAFoST Brian Koeppen Memorial Scholarship 2026
The SAAFoST Foundation offers the Koeppen Memorial Scholarships for postgraduate students in Food Science and Food Technology for the 2026 academic year. Two scholarships are made available: one for a Master’s programme and one for a Doctorate programme, each valued…
SAAFoST Aubrey Parsons Study Grant 2026
The SAAFoST Foundation has an Aubrey Parsons Study Grant for the 2026 academic year, aimed at full-time students in Food Science or Food Technology at selected South African universities and universities of technology. The grant is awarded through institutional nomination…
FoCTO Bursary Competition 2026 (Opera UCT)
The FoCTO Bursary Competition is hosted through Opera UCT (South African College of Music, University of Cape Town). FoCTO is described as an independent non-profit organisation that raises and distributes philanthropic funding to support local operatic talent. Eligible students can…
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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)
