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Springfield Convent School Scholarships – Grade 8
Springfield Convent School’s Grade 8 (2027) admissions timeline includes scholarship applications. Scholarship applications close on the same date as general applications, and a general admissions application is required before requesting scholarship forms. At a glance About the sponsor Springfield Convent…
Kingsmead College Bursaries – Grade 8
Kingsmead College has opened bursary applications for Grade 8 entry in 2027. Bursaries are aimed at South African students from disadvantaged backgrounds who show potential in academic, sports, cultural or leadership spheres. At a glance Sponsor/host: Kingsmead College (bursaries administered…
Our Lady of Fatima (Dominican Convent School) Bursary – Grade 8
Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School has bursaries available for Grade 8 entry in 2027. Bursary applications must be submitted together with the school’s standard online application form. At a glance Sponsor/host: Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School…
SANA Bursary Applications 2026 (Horticulture)
The South African Nursery Association (SANA) invites bursary applications for 2026 for students pursuing a career in horticulture and the wider green industry. Applications must be complete and submitted before the closing date. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African Nursery…
Woodridge College Bursaries for Grade 8
Woodridge College has a limited number of bursaries available each year for exceptional candidates who intend to enter Grade 8. The bursaries can be awarded for academic, sports, and cultural excellence, and are structured as a discount on school fees.…
University of Pretoria FABI FMG-EPPI Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)
The Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the University of Pretoria has advertised fully funded postgraduate positions under the FMG (Forest Molecular Genetics) – EPPI (Eucalyptus Pine Pathogens Interactions) Programme for 2026. At a glance About the FMG-EPPI Programme…
IDC Bursary for Persons Living with a Disability 2026 (Closing Soon)
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has a bursary opportunity for students living with a disability. The University of the Free State (UFS) Financial Aid office indicates that applications must be submitted via the university bursaries channel. At a glance Who…
South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Scholarship – Bursary Call 2026
The South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) is inviting applications for its 2026 SAAB scholarships, aimed at supporting postgraduate study in Botany and botanically-related science. SAAB is a professional botanical society focused on promoting botanical science and protecting biodiversity in…
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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)