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Bakwena Cares Bursary 2026
The Bakwena Cares Bursary is an initiative by Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd, designed to support South African students pursuing higher education. As part of Bakwena’s ongoing commitment to community development and empowerment, this bursary aims to reduce financial…
BBD Bursary & Beyond Programme 2026
Introduction The BBD Bursary & Beyond Programme aims to help talented students studying towards Information Technology (IT) qualifications build a successful career in software development. BBD is an international software solutions company whose experience spans sectors such as education, financial…
The Steve Kearney Education Trust Bursary
The Steve Kearney Education Trust Bursary, administered by the S V Kearney Education Trust, honours the legacy of Steve Kearney, former CEO of Impala Platinum Holdings. The Royal Bafokeng Nation created this bursary after his passing in 2004 to support…
International Wine Challenge (IWC) Education Bursary 2026
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) in partnership with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is offering a bursary to financially disadvantaged students who wish to advance their wine education. The IWC Education Bursary encourages diversity and inclusion within the…
Metacom Foundation Bursary 2026
The Metacom Foundation is inviting applications for its bursary supporting women of colour pursuing ICT and related degrees at select Western Cape universities. Applications close 31 October 2025. The Bursary Sponsor The Metacom Foundation focuses on empowering young women of…
PSG Bursary Programme 2026
PSG Financial Services invites final-year and postgraduate students to apply for its bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. Applications close 30 November 2025. The Bursary Sponsor PSG is a South African financial services group providing wealth management, insurance, and…
Upstream Training Trust (UTT) Student Bursary
The Upstream Training Trust (UTT) is offering a Student Bursary for South Africans who wish to pursue studies in disciplines related to the upstream oil and gas industry. The bursary aims to support and develop future professionals by easing the…
SLR Bursary Intake 2026
SLR Consulting is awarding bursaries to high-achieving South African students entering their 2nd or 3rd year in 2026 in environmental, science, engineering, and related commercial fields. The programme supports further study and provides exposure to SLR’s multi-disciplinary consulting environment. What…
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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)