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Transnet Bursary 2026
Transnet is inviting applications for its bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. The bursary aims to create a pipeline of skilled professionals in key non‑technical fields and empower young South Africans to pursue higher education. Bursary sponsor – Transnet…
Investec Bursary 2026
Investec is inviting applications for its bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. This bursary aims to support academically talented and financially deserving South African students to pursue their first degrees in critical fields. Bursary sponsor – Investec Investec is…
Alfeco Holdings Bursary 2026
Alfeco Holdings is inviting applications for its bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. The bursary aims to promote transformation and skills development within the metals industry by supporting financially needy students in engineering and management disciplines. Bursary sponsor –…
Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2026
Bursary sponsor – Nedbank Group Nedbank is one of South Africa’s leading financial services groups. Through its External Bursary Programme, the bank supports academically strong but financially needy students to pursue tertiary studies in high‑demand fields. What is the Nedbank…
Hortgro Bursaries 2026
Hortgro is the industry association for South Africa’s deciduous fruit growers. Through its bursary programme, Hortgro invests in developing future leaders for the horticulture and agriculture sector by providing financial support and mentorship to students. What is the Hortgro Bursary?…
CSIR–Sasol Foundation Bursary 2026
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Sasol Foundation jointly offer bursaries for the 2026 academic year. The scheme aims to develop scarce skills in engineering and science by supporting South African students who need financial assistance.…
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) External Bursary 2026
The IDC is inviting applications for its External Bursary Scheme for the 2026 academic year. The bursary aims to support academically strong and financially needy South African students pursuing their first undergraduate qualification in selected study fields. Applications open on…
Ninety One Changeblazers Bursary 2026
Ninety One is calling on ambitious and financially deserving South African youth to apply for the 2026 Changeblazers Bursary. This program is designed to support students from under-resourced backgrounds who are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to South Africa’s…
Looking for a bursary? This site has been helping students over the past decade, in this pursuit. It provides the necessary information and a curated repository of resources that explains how bursaries work in South Africa, where to find the latest opportunities, who qualifies, and how to apply — with verified links to the main funders and programmes. For a constantly updated list of active bursaries, use our curated repository here on Bursaries-SouthAfrica.co.za (bookmark this page for new posts daily).
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)
