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Emeris Bursaries & Awards 2026 (Internal Funding)
Emeris offers a range of bursaries and awards to support students at different stages of their studies. The bursaries cover multiple categories (including academic, leadership and sport-related awards), and the application route differs for new students vs returning students. At…
CHIETA Industrial Futures Bursary Programme 2026
CHIETA (the Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority) is inviting applications for its Industrial Futures Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. Apply before the closing date and follow the official portal instructions. At a glance About CHIETA CHIETA is…
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarships 2026/2027
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) awards a limited number of scholarships for postgraduate study (Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral) at local and (in exceptional cases) international higher education institutions. Applications must be submitted via the official online portal and must meet…
CPUT Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 – Metabolomics (AMHBI)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has advertised a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Metabolomics hosted by the Applied Microbial and Health Biotechnology Institute (AMHBI), based at the Bellville campus. At a glance About the host CPUT is a public university…
TUT Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 – Computer Systems Engineering
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Computer Systems Engineering (Faculty of ICT). At a glance About the host TUT is a public university in South Africa. This fellowship is…
TUT Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – Chemistry (Reminder Closing Soon)
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Chemistry (Faculty of Science) for the 2026/2027 cycle. At a glance About the host TUT is a public university in South Africa.…
SANA Tom Arnold Bursary Fund 2026 (Horticulture & Landscaping)
SANA is inviting applications for the Tom Arnold Bursary Fund for the 2026 academic year. This bursary is aimed at students studying Horticulture or Landscaping who have successfully completed their first-year modules and meet the minimum academic requirements. At a…
Tharisa Bursary 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
Tharisa Minerals is inviting applications for its Tharisa Bursary for 2026 studies in selected mining and engineering-related fields. At a glance About the sponsor Tharisa is an integrated resources group with mining operations in South Africa. The bursary programme supports…
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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)