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Wholesale and Retail SETA Bursary Scheme 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) has opened applications for its 2026 Bursary Scheme for retail and related qualifications. Funding is available for new unemployed students as well as continuing students who were funded by W&RSETA…
SPU Postgraduate Merit Bursary Award 2026 (Reminder)
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) invites eligible students to apply for the Postgraduate Merit Bursary Award for the 2026 academic year. SPU states that this award supports full-time Postgraduate Diploma, Honours and Master’s students who demonstrate strong academic performance and are…
MQA Continuing Bursars: 2026 Academic Year (Closing Soon)
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is inviting employed and unemployed current MQA-funded bursars to apply for continuation of bursary support for the 2026 academic year. At a glance Who’s offering this? The bursary scheme is offered by the Mining Qualifications…
SANAS External Bursary Programme 2026 (Re-Issue)
SANAS has opened applications for the SANAS External Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. SANAS states the programme is aimed at supporting unemployed South African youth who are committed to advancing their education. At a glance Who’s offering this?…
Dell Bursary Program 2026 (UKZN Students)
UKZN has published a notice for the Dell Bursary Program 2026, inviting eligible undergraduate students to submit applications via their campus Financial Aid office. At a glance Who it’s for: Undergraduate students applying via their UKZN Financial Aid office (the…
John Davidson Educational Trust (JDET) Bursary 2026 (UKZN – Postgraduate)
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has published a notice inviting eligible postgraduate students to apply for the John Davidson Educational Trust (JDET) Bursary for the 2026 academic year. At a glance Who’s offering this? The John Davidson Educational Trust (JDET) is…
IUCMA External Bursary Opportunities 2026
The Inkomati-Usuthu CMA is offering bursaries to eligible candidates pursuing studies in the Environmental Science, Hydrology / Water Resource Management, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Geohydrology, Geomorphology and Botany fields. At a glance Who’s offering this? The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) is a…
Vaal Central Water Bursary Opportunity 2026 (Closing Soon)
Vaal Central Water (VCW) is inviting applications for its 2026 Full-Time Bursary Programme. VCW has indicated that it will award 20 full-time bursaries to students pursuing qualifications relevant to the water and environmental sector. At a glance Who it’s for:…
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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)