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UWC Arts & Humanities DVC: Research and Innovation Bursary 2026
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Faculty of Arts and Humanities is inviting applications for the DVC: Research and Innovation Postgraduate Bursary (Honours and Master’s level) for eligible Arts and Humanities fields. At a glance About UWC UWC is…
SASBO Study Grant 2026 – Tertiary Support for Members
SASBO – The Finance Union is accepting applications for its Study Grant 2026, a limited annual grant for eligible SASBO members (or their children) studying at recognised tertiary institutions. At a glance About SASBO SASBO is a South African trade…
Bryan Montgomery Bursary Fund – SA Chefs Tuition Support
The South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs) has announced that applications for the Bryan Montgomery Bursary Fund are open. The fund provides R30,000 towards tuition fees for eligible culinary trainees studying at a SA Chefs Skills Development Provider member institution.…
Dell Bursary Program 2026 – IT, Marketing, Finance, BCom General Reminder Closing Soon)
UKZN has published a notice inviting eligible undergraduate students to apply for the Dell Bursary Program 2026. Applications are handled via your campus Financial Aid Advisor and are subject to screening by the university and final selection by Dell South…
NERSA Bursary 2026 – National Energy Regulator of South Africa
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has published a bursary notice for the 2026 academic year. Use the official notice link below to confirm the latest requirements and submission instructions. At a glance Fields of study The eligible…
KZN COGTA Bursary Programme 2026
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN COGTA) has published a bursaries page for the 2026 academic year, including links to an official bursary advert and an application form. At a glance Fields of study The bursaries…
Minopex Engineering Bursary Programme 2026
Minopex has posted an Engineering Bursary Programme opportunity for 2026 on its official recruitment portal. The bursary is aimed at top-performing students who want to build a career in engineering, metallurgy, or related fields within the mining and minerals sector.…
SASLHA Myrtle L Aron Bursary 2026 – Speech Language Therapy & Audiology
SASLHA (the South African Speech Language Hearing Association) offers an annual bursary via the Myrtle L Aron Bursary Fund for eligible Speech Language Therapy and/or Audiology students at South African universities. At a glance Fields of study Eligibility Required documents…
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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)