Latest Bursaries
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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…
Flyfofa Drone Pilot Bursary 2026 (Remote Pilot Certificate – Drone RPC)
Applications are open for the Flyfofa Drone Pilot Bursary Programme (2026 intake). This is a fully funded opportunity for eligible youth in Gauteng to train towards a Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) – Drone Pilot, delivered by Flyfofa Aviation Training in…
Land Bank Bursary Programme 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is inviting applications for the Land Bank Bursary Programme 2026, aimed at supporting young South Africans who want to build careers in agriculture, agribusiness and agricultural finance at CHE-accredited…
SASSETA Bursaries 2026 – Discretionary Grants Unemployed Bursary
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is inviting unemployed South African students to apply for its Discretionary Grants – Unemployed Bursary 2026. This funding window supports studies in priority and high-demand fields, including LLB, STEM qualifications,…
Support Teacher Empowerment Trust (STET) Bursary Programme 2026
The Support Teacher Empowerment Trust (STET) is inviting Black female South African students to apply for the STET Bursary Programme 2026. This bursary supports undergraduate STEM qualifications at UNISA, with a focus on developing future-ready teachers who will strengthen maths,…
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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)
