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Chinese Government Scholarship 2026/27 – DHET Call for South Africans
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has opened **Stage 2** of the Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2026/27 academic year. If you’re a South African citizen aiming for a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in China, this is one…
Funza Lushaka Bursary (Teaching) 2026 – (Closing Soon for Returning Students)
Want to study teaching and serve in a South African public school? The Funza Lushaka bursary helps deserving students fund a BEd or PGCE in priority subjects — and places graduates where they’re needed most. Below is a clear, practical…
Study in Hungary: Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships for South Africans (2026)
Looking at studying overseas on a full scholarship? The Hungarian Government’s Stipendium Hungaricum programme — listed by South Africa’s DHET — funds full‑degree studies at public universities in Hungary for the 2026 intake. At a glance Who’s offering this? Hungarian…
Armscor Bursary Programme 2026
Armscor invites applications for its Bursary Programme 2026, which seeks to empower talented South African students by providing financial support and professional development in disciplines critical to national defence and innovation. The programme opens in November 2025 and continues until…
National Arts Council (NAC) Postgraduate Bursaries 2026
The National Arts Council of South Africa invites applications for postgraduate study bursaries in the arts for the 2026 academic year, supporting advanced training and research that contributes to South Africa’s creative sector. This is for post-graduate students involved in…
FEM Education Foundation Bursary
The FEM Education Foundation (FEMEF) funds high-potential South African students for tertiary study, with an emphasis on critical-skills development and employability. It is for individuals studying towards qualifications that contribute to their sector i.e. Faculty of Engineering & the Built…
Moshal Scholarship Programme 2026
The Moshal Scholarship Programme is dedicated to empowering high‑achieving, financially disadvantaged students. With its comprehensive support package, the programme enables deserving individuals to complete degrees in high‑demand fields and become leaders in their communities. Bursary sponsor The Moshal Scholarship Programme…
Eastern Cape DoE Unemployed Youth Bursary 2026
About the Bursary The Eastern Cape DoE Unemployed Youth Bursary 2026 provides financial support to eligible students pursuing accredited programmes at public universities, universities of technology or TVET colleges. The initiative is designed to grow critical and scarce skills, expand…
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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)