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FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 (Reminder)
FirstRand is accepting applications for its international postgraduate scholarships for South African citizens who want to pursue full-time Masters or PhD study abroad. Applications close in February 2026. At a glance About the sponsor FirstRand runs a long-standing international postgraduate…
Vaal Central Water Full-Time Bursary 2026 – Deadline Extended to 06 February 2026
Vaal Central Water (VCW) has extended the closing date for its full-time bursary opportunity for the 2026 academic year from 16 January 2026 to 06 February 2026, giving prospective applicants additional time to secure admission at recognised Higher Education Institutions.…
West Wits Mining Bursary Programme 2026 (Closing Soon)
West Wits Mining is inviting applications for its Social and Labour Plan (SLP) bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. The opportunity is aimed at recent matriculants who want to pursue tertiary studies in selected mining-related fields. At a glance…
Milpark Education Bursary 2026 – Mid-year applications close 15 June 2026
Milpark Education is accepting bursary applications for the 2026 academic year. They are providing students with another chance to apply for a bursary if they missed the initial closing date of 10 December 2025. Any applications received after this initial closing date…
UWC Arts & Humanities DVC: Research and Innovation Bursary 2026
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Faculty of Arts and Humanities is inviting applications for the DVC: Research and Innovation Postgraduate Bursary (Honours and Master’s level) for eligible Arts and Humanities fields. At a glance About UWC UWC is…
SASBO Study Grant 2026 – Tertiary Support for Members
SASBO – The Finance Union is accepting applications for its Study Grant 2026, a limited annual grant for eligible SASBO members (or their children) studying at recognised tertiary institutions. At a glance About SASBO SASBO is a South African trade…
Bryan Montgomery Bursary Fund – SA Chefs Tuition Support
The South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs) has announced that applications for the Bryan Montgomery Bursary Fund are open. The fund provides R30,000 towards tuition fees for eligible culinary trainees studying at a SA Chefs Skills Development Provider member institution.…
Dell Bursary Program 2026 – IT, Marketing, Finance, BCom General Reminder Closing Soon)
UKZN has published a notice inviting eligible undergraduate students to apply for the Dell Bursary Program 2026. Applications are handled via your campus Financial Aid Advisor and are subject to screening by the university and final selection by Dell South…
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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)
