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CSIR Bursary Programme 2027
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is accepting applications for its 2027 bursary programme. Funding is available across selected undergraduate, Honours, master’s and doctoral fields that align with CSIR priorities. At a glance Fields of study The approved fields…
HB & MJ Thom Bursary 2027
The HB & MJ Thom Bursary 2027 is open for South African postgraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership after Matric. The award is available for full-time Honours, Master’s and Doctoral study at Stellenbosch University across all fields. At a…
Harry Crossley Scholarship 2027
The Harry Crossley Scholarship 2027 is open for exceptional postgraduate students who plan to study full-time at Stellenbosch University. The programme supports Master’s and Doctoral candidates across most fields and offers substantial funding for tuition, accommodation and living expenses. At…
Lindsey Milne Bursary 2027
The Lindsey Milne Bursary 2027 supports students who want to build careers in South Africa’s subtropical fruit industry. The bursary is aimed at BSc Agriculture students, preferably majoring in Horticultural Science or Agricultural Economics. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African…
SAAGA Bursary 2027
The SAAGA Bursary 2027 is open for historically disadvantaged students pursuing qualifications linked to South Africa’s avocado industry. Funding is available for selected undergraduate and postgraduate study in horticulture, agricultural economics and agribusiness. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African Avocado…
Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary 2027
The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary 2027 is open for eligible law students and legal professionals. The LPFF supports selected LLB students from second year onwards, as well as qualifying LLM or further-study applicants who are practising attorneys or candidate…
ASSET Bursary Programme 2027
The ASSET Bursary Programme 2027 is open for students who need financial support for tertiary study. ASSET confirms that bursary applications are accepted from 1 July and close on 30 September each year. At a glance Sponsor/host: ASSET – Association…
SAIEE Bursary Scheme 2027
The SAIEE Bursary Scheme 2027 is open for undergraduate engineering students who meet the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers’ bursary requirements. SAIEE’s official bursary application page confirms that completed applications close on 30 September each year. At a glance…
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)
