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NWU Postgraduate Bursaries 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
North-West University (NWU) is offering Postgraduate Bursaries to eligible students who require funding for the 2026 academic year. At a glance Fields of study Eligibility Required documents What it covers Common mistakes to avoid Closing date 31 January 2026 How…
SAMAC Bursary Programme 2026 – Agriculture & Horticulture (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
Macadamias South Africa NPC (SAMAC) has opened bursary applications for the 2026 academic year. SAMAC’s bursaries are aimed at academically strong South African students who need financial support and are studying in Agriculture (with a focus on crop production and…
DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2026 – Bursaries and Travel Grant (Closing Soon)
DENOSA’s Study Fund Committee offers bursaries and a travel grant for eligible DENOSA members. Applications must be submitted on the official forms before the closing date. At a glance Sponsor/host: Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) Fields/level: Nursing-related study…
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality External Bursary 2026 (Reminder Closing in 1 day)
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality is inviting applications for its 2026 External Bursary for students who will study full-time at accredited higher education institutions. At a glance About Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bushbuckridge Local Municipality is a local government authority responsible for service…
ELIDZ Bursary Opportunities 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) has published bursary opportunities for the 2026 academic year for eligible applicants from the Eastern Cape who intend pursuing Mathematics, Science and Technology-related higher education. Applications must be submitted online before the closing date.…
Dwarsrivier Mine Bursary 2026 – Internal Employees’ Children
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is inviting internal employees to apply for bursaries for their children for the 2026 academic year. The advert lists eligible fields of study and required supporting documents for consideration. At a glance Fields of study Eligibility Required…
Power Construction Bursary Opportunity 2026 – Civil Engineering
Power Construction is inviting applications for its Bursary Opportunity (2026) for students pursuing a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering. The advert notes that successful candidates will enter into a bursary agreement and will be expected to work for the…
Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship 2026 (CTH)
The Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship is an annual scholarship founded by Cheadle Thompson & Haysom (CTH) in memory of Bhekisizwe Godfrey Mlangeni. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving final-year LLB student who meets the stated criteria on the official CTH…
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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)