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BBD Bursary Programme (Closing date not stated)
BBD promotes its Bursary Programme as support for talented students and a pathway into software engineering, including work exposure such as vac week and vacation work experience. A specific closing date is not stated on the programme page. At a…
Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship 2026
UKZN invites applications for the Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship (2026). The UKZN notice describes this as a scholarship that supports female South African graduates who have been resident in Durban for at least three years and who wish to pursue…
Rick Turner Scholarship 2026 (UKZN)
UKZN has published a notice for the Rick Turner postgraduate scholarship, supporting Master’s-level research aligned to issues of justice and freedom in South Africa. Candidates are instructed to consult the attachment on the official notice page for the full application…
Toyota Tsusho Africa Bursary 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
Toyota Tsusho Africa is advertising a bursary opportunity for the 2026 academic year via the UKZN Notice System. The notice invites undergraduate or postgraduate students to apply in specific fields, and instructs applicants to submit the completed application form and…
UKZN Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Awards (Honours) 2026
The Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Awards are dedicated to candidates from a previously-disadvantaged background enrolling for Honours degrees, with a view to progressing to Master’s and PhD studies. At a glance Who it’s for: Honours candidates from a previously-disadvantaged background,…
Christof Heyns Human Rights Scholarship 2026 (University of Pretoria)
Applications are invited for the first Christof Heyns Human Rights Scholarship, for doctoral (PhD) study in human rights at the University of Pretoria in 2026. At a glance Who is offering this scholarship? The scholarship is offered through the Centre…
Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary Programme 2026
Greater Letaba Municipality (Limpopo) is inviting eligible students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. The opportunity is aimed at supporting financially needy students who reside within the municipality. At a glance Who it’s for: Undergraduate…
Council for Geoscience (CGS) Full-Time Bursary 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
Council for Geoscience (CGS) is inviting university students to apply for a full-time bursary for the 2026 academic year. The bursary is aimed at building skills in the geosciences and related technical fields in South Africa. At a glance Who…
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)
