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ISFAP Bursary (Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme)
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) is a transformative support initiative aimed at assisting financially constrained South African students—particularly those in the “missing middle”—to access higher education. It provides a comprehensive bursary package that addresses not just tuition but…
Valterra Platinum Mechanical Engineering Bursary 2026
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, invites ambitious students to apply for its Mechanical Engineering Bursary for the 2026 academic year. The bursary provides full financial support, career development opportunities, and a pathway into Valterra’s graduate programme. Applications close on 25…
Valterra Platinum Geomatics (Mine Survey) Bursary 2026
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, invites applications for its Geomatics (Mine Survey) Bursary for the 2026 academic year. This programme provides full financial support, mentorship, and industry experience to help students build rewarding careers in mine surveying. Applications close on…
Valterra Platinum Electrical Engineering Bursary 2026
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, invites applications for its Electrical Engineering Bursary for the 2026 academic year. This bursary provides full financial support, hands-on industry experience, and a pathway into Valterra’s graduate programme. Applications close on 25 August 2025. What…
Valterra Platinum Information Management (IM) Bursary 2026
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, invites talented students to apply for its Information Management (IM) Bursary for the 2026 academic year. This programme provides full financial support and career development opportunities for students pursuing degrees in Information Systems and related…
Vodacom Bursary Programme 2026
Applications for the Vodacom Bursary Programme open on 1 June 2025. This academic merit bursary is available to full-time first, second, or third-year students studying or intending to study in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, who may lack…
Accenture Education Trust Scholarship 2026
Bursary sponsor – Accenture Education Trust (AET) The Accenture Education Trust invites academically strong and financially needy students to apply for its scholarship for the 2026 academic year. The scholarship aims to empower future leaders in technology and engineering fields…
Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme 2026
The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works invites prospective students to apply for the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. The programme aims to develop scarce skills in the transport, engineering and built environment sectors by…
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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)