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Collins Chabane Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary Fund 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
Collins Chabane Local Municipality invites eligible students from indigent households within the municipal area to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Fund for the 2026 academic year. The bursary supports studies at recognised tertiary institutions, with funding paid directly to the…
Nestlé Future Talent Bursary 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
Nestlé is inviting students to apply for the Future Talent Bursary for the 2026 academic year. The bursary supports students in selected fields aligned to Nestlé’s talent pipeline, with applications submitted online via Career Wise. At a glance Who’s offering…
CETA – Thapelo Madibeng Bursary Scheme 2026
CETA has opened applications for the Thapelo Madibeng Bursary Scheme for the 2026 academic year. This bursary is aimed at unemployed South African citizens who want to study a built-environment qualification at a public university or TVET college. At a…
Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary Programme 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
The Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality (Limpopo) is offering eligible students bursary funding via its Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. Fields of study funded Some of the fields of study that are funded are: What the bursary covers Eligibility requirements…
GCRA Bursary Programme 2026
Applications are open for the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary Programme 2026. This Gauteng Provincial Government initiative provides full-cost bursary funding (subject to the bursary contract) to eligible students who live in Gauteng and are accepted/registered at an accredited…
DSAC Heritage Bursary 2026 (Reminder)
Applications are open for the DSAC Heritage Bursary 2026. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) offers funding support to eligible South African students pursuing heritage and related qualifications at accredited institutions. At a glance Fields of study covered…
Department of Human Settlements Scholarship Programme 2026 (Closing Soon)
Applications are open for the Department of Human Settlements (DHS) Scholarship Programme 2026. This scholarship supports qualifying South African youth who want to study built-environment and human-settlements related qualifications at public institutions. At a glance Fields of study covered The…
SAIPA Scholarship Programme 2026
SAIPA is inviting applications for the SAIPA Scholarship Programme 2026. The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) will award 5 scholarships to deserving students who want to study BCom Accounting (or equivalent) full-time at a recognised public university in…
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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)
