Vaal Central Water (VCW) listed a bursary opportunity for the 2026 academic year for students pursuing qualifications relevant to the water and environmental sector. About the sponsor Vaal Central Water is a State-owned entity established in terms of South Africa’s…

Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd (MBSA) is inviting applications for its Pretoria Bursary Programme 2026, aimed at supporting Grade 12 learners and eligible tertiary students in selected fields through financial assistance and workplace exposure. About the sponsor Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd…

Avemel Group has introduced its EmpowerED Bursary Scheme (an education support programme) for students entering their first year of tertiary studies in fields that align with Avemel’s operations. Applications close on 20 February 2026. At a glance Fields of study…

The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is offering bursaries to South African students intending to pursue study in safety, security, policing, emergency services, and related fields. At a glance Fields of study / Eligibility The SASSETA…

CETA (Construction Education and Training Authority) has published a call for Special Top Achievers (matric class of 2025) who are enrolled in built-environment qualifications at public institutions in South Africa. The official advert states the closing date as 30 January…

Alfred Nzo District Municipality invites suitably qualified and financially needy students to apply for its External Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. The advert lists scarce and critical skills fields funded and notes that applications must be hand-delivered (no…

FirstRand lists multiple international postgraduate scholarships on its official bursaries portal. These scholarships are aimed at supporting exceptional South Africans for postgraduate study abroad, with several awards tied to specific partner universities and programmes. At a glance Who it’s for:…

MINDS (Mandela Institute for Development Studies) runs a Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development aimed at building a network of young African leaders with a continent-wide development mindset. The programme supports eligible African students to study in an African country other…