Latest Bursaries
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Clockwork Annual Bursary 2026 – Marketing & Communications Funding (Closing Soon)
Clockwork, an independent creative and communications agency, has announced that its annual bursary applications will close on 31 January 2026. The bursary is aimed at supporting a learner who is serious about building a future in marketing, communications and related…
Sedisa Trust Bursary 2026 – Black Women Education Trust
Sedisa Trust provides education bursaries aimed at helping eligible black South African women progress from matric to tertiary study, including undergraduate, honours and master’s programmes. At a glance About Sedisa Trust (and the sponsor) Sedisa Trust is an education trust…
Valterra Platinum Community Bursary 2026 Host Communities – (Closing Soon)
The Valterra Platinum Community Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year, aimed at supporting learners and students from Valterra Platinum host communities, is closing shortly. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and bursaries may be awarded on a first-come,…
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining Community Bursary Scheme 2026 (Closing Soon)
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining invites applications for its Community Bursary Scheme 2026. The listing notes that the bursary support is inclusive of (among other items) tuition fees, accommodation, a laptop and prescribed books. Applications are submitted online via the…
FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 (Reminder)
FirstRand is accepting applications for its international postgraduate scholarships for South African citizens who want to pursue full-time Masters or PhD study abroad. Applications close in February 2026. At a glance About the sponsor FirstRand runs a long-standing international postgraduate…
Vaal Central Water Full-Time Bursary 2026 – Deadline Extended to 06 February 2026
Vaal Central Water (VCW) has extended the closing date for its full-time bursary opportunity for the 2026 academic year from 16 January 2026 to 06 February 2026, giving prospective applicants additional time to secure admission at recognised Higher Education Institutions.…
West Wits Mining Bursary Programme 2026 (Closing Soon)
West Wits Mining is inviting applications for its Social and Labour Plan (SLP) bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. The opportunity is aimed at recent matriculants who want to pursue tertiary studies in selected mining-related fields. At a glance…
Milpark Education Bursary 2026 – Mid-year applications close 15 June 2026
Milpark Education is accepting bursary applications for the 2026 academic year. They are providing students with another chance to apply for a bursary if they missed the initial closing date of 10 December 2025. Any applications received after this initial closing date…
Looking for a bursary? This site has been helping students over the past decade, in this pursuit. It provides the necessary information and a curated repository of resources that explains how bursaries work in South Africa, where to find the latest opportunities, who qualifies, and how to apply — with verified links to the main funders and programmes. For a constantly updated list of active bursaries, use our curated repository here on Bursaries-SouthAfrica.co.za (bookmark this page for new posts daily).
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)
