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DSTI-NRF Honours Funding for the 2026 Academic Year
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF) invites new applications for Honours Student Funding for the 2026 academic year.This scholarship aims to support high-achieving South African citizens and permanent residents pursuing…
PSG Bursary / Graduate Programme 2026
PSG offers a bursary opportunity tied into their Graduate Programme, aimed at final-year students who wish to pursue postgraduate qualifications while gaining workplace experience. This programme combines financial assistance with mentorship, professional training, and on-the-job exposure. The Bursary Sponsor The…
UNISA Postgraduate Bursary 2026
The University of South Africa (UNISA) offers a Postgraduate Bursary programme to support alumni studying at UNISA in postgraduate diploma, honours, master’s, or doctoral degrees. This funding aims to assist eligible students with tuition and research costs so they can…
City of Johannesburg Bursary 2026
The City of Johannesburg Bursary provides an opportunity for youth residing within Johannesburg to access higher education. Through this programme, the City aims to invest in developing future leaders by funding students in key fields that contribute to community development…
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…
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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)