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Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Heritage Bursary 2026
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) invites postgraduate students to apply for the 2026 Heritage Bursary, which supports heritage-related studies at accredited South African universities. The bursary funds tuition, books and living expenses up to R110 000 per student…
Safripol Community Bursary Scheme 2026
The Safripol Community Bursary Scheme aims to uplift young people from Wentworth, Jacobs and Bluff in Durban by providing financial support for engineering studies. As part of Safripol’s community development initiatives, the bursary supports students enrolled in Chemical, Mechanical and…
Astron Energy Engineering Bursary Programme 2026 (Closing Soon)
Astron Energy invites South African final-year BEng/BSc students in chemical, mechanical, electrical, metallurgical or industrial engineering to apply for its 2026 bursary programme. The bursary covers full tuition and related expenses and includes work-back obligations at Astron Energy’s refinery or…
Bokamoso Solar Scholarship Programme 2026 (Closing Soon)
The Bokamoso Solar Scholarship Programme empowers talented youths from the City of Matlosana and Maquassi Hills to pursue tertiary studies in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), commerce and development fields. The scholarship forms part of Bokamoso Solar’s socio‑economic development initiatives…
ASSMANG Manganese Bursary Programme 2026 (Closing Soon)
ASSMANG’s Gloria and Nchwaning Manganese Mines in the Northern Cape are offering bursaries for 2026 to students pursuing careers in mining, engineering, geology and information technology. The bursary covers tuition, accommodation, books and a laptop and includes vacation work and…
Free State Provincial Government Bursary 2026 – Scarce Skills (Office of the Premier)
The Free State Provincial Government (Office of the Premier) invites applications for its full‑time bursary for the 2026 academic year, prioritising financially needy youth studying in listed scarce and critical skills. At a glance Who’s offering this? The Free State…
Pan African University (AU) Scholarships 2026/27 – Master’s & PhD (Fully Funded)
The African Union’s Pan African University (PAU) is inviting applications for Master’s and PhD scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year across PAU institutes in Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon and Algeria. At a glance Who’s offering this? The African Union Commission –…
ADSA Bursary 2026
Introduction The ADSA Bursary 2026 supports first-year dietetic students in South Africa who are in financial need and who show strong potential to succeed in the field of dietetics. The bursary is aimed at helping students progress through their studies…
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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)
