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TUT Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 – Computer Systems Engineering
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Computer Systems Engineering (Faculty of ICT). At a glance About the host TUT is a public university in South Africa. This fellowship is…
TUT Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – Chemistry (Reminder Closing Soon)
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Chemistry (Faculty of Science) for the 2026/2027 cycle. At a glance About the host TUT is a public university in South Africa.…
SANA Tom Arnold Bursary Fund 2026 (Horticulture & Landscaping)
SANA is inviting applications for the Tom Arnold Bursary Fund for the 2026 academic year. This bursary is aimed at students studying Horticulture or Landscaping who have successfully completed their first-year modules and meet the minimum academic requirements. At a…
Tharisa Bursary 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
Tharisa Minerals is inviting applications for its Tharisa Bursary for 2026 studies in selected mining and engineering-related fields. At a glance About the sponsor Tharisa is an integrated resources group with mining operations in South Africa. The bursary programme supports…
UKZN WRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 (Water Quality)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is inviting applications for a 2-year fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellowship on a Water Research Commission (WRC)-funded project focused on improving water quality in flood-prone South African communities (Ref No: WRC02/2026). At a glance About the…
UKZN Postdoctoral Fellowship in Toxicology 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has invited applications from suitably qualified South African candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Toxicology, with a focus on mycotoxin research (including epigenetics and toxico-genomics). At a glance Host: University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Level: Postdoctoral…
Samancor Chrome Bursary Programme 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
Samancor Chrome is inviting applications for its Bursary Programme 2026 for selected scarce-skills fields. The official bursary vacancy listings state a closing date of 20 February 2026. At a glance About Samancor Chrome Samancor Chrome operates in the chrome mining…
Clientèle Royalty Bursary
Clientèle is inviting applications for its Royalty Bursary for the 2027 selection year. The bursary supports eligible applicants for first-time, full-time undergraduate study at accredited tertiary institutions in South Africa. At a glance About the sponsor Clientèle offers this bursary…
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- 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)