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ATNS Air Traffic Services Bursary Programme 2026
The Air Traffic Services (ATS) Bursary Programme 2026 by Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) provides 117 opportunities for aspiring air traffic service officers to train at the Aviation Training Academy in Bonaero Park, Kempton Park. Applications close on 31…
MBAWC Bursary Programme 2026 – Built Environment
The Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary Programme 2026 is open for students pursuing built environment courses at institutions in the Western Cape. Applications close on 16 January 2026. At a glance Who’s offering this bursary? The bursary is…
South African National Blood Service (SANBS) Health Sciences Bursary Programme 2026 (Closing Soon)
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is offering a specialised Health Sciences Bursary Programme for 2026, aimed at students who want to build a career in blood transfusion and immunohematology. Applications close on 19 December 2025, and only a…
Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Engineering Bursary Programme 2026
Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for the Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary Scheme for the 2026 academic year. The bursary supports outstanding students in selected Engineering fields. At a glance Who’s offering this bursary? Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd is…
Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde BCom (CA Stream) Bursary Programme 2026
Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd is offering the Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Scheme for the 2026 academic year, aimed at high‑potential students who want to pursue a BCom (CA stream) degree. Applications close on 31 January 2026. At a glance Who’s…
Breede Valley Municipality Mayoral Bursary Programme 2026 (CLOSING SOON)
The Breede Valley Municipality in the Western Cape is inviting applications for its Mayoral Bursary Programme 2026. The bursary provides financial support to deserving students from Rawsonville, Worcester, De Doorns and Touwsrivier who want to pursue tertiary studies, preferably in…
Vulamathuba Empumelelo Bursary Fund 2026 (CLOSING SOON)
The Vulamathuba Empumelelo Bursary Fund (VEBF) is an initiative of Vulamathuba Empumelelo, the social development arm of Communicare. The fund supports students from Communicare rental communities and other disadvantaged Cape Town residents to access tertiary education in scarce and critical…
Umthombo Youth Development Foundation (UYDF) Health Science Bursary Programme 2026 (Closing Soon)
The Umthombo Youth Development Foundation (UYDF) is inviting rural KwaZulu-Natal students to apply for its 2026 Health Science bursary. This programme provides top-up funding and structured support for students who already have NSFAS funding and are studying towards health science…
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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)