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UKZN WRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 (Water Quality)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is inviting applications for a 2-year fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellowship on a Water Research Commission (WRC)-funded project focused on improving water quality in flood-prone South African communities (Ref No: WRC02/2026). At a glance About the…
UKZN Postdoctoral Fellowship in Toxicology 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has invited applications from suitably qualified South African candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Toxicology, with a focus on mycotoxin research (including epigenetics and toxico-genomics). At a glance Host: University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Level: Postdoctoral…
Samancor Chrome Bursary Programme 2026 (Reminder Closing Soon)
Samancor Chrome is inviting applications for its Bursary Programme 2026 for selected scarce-skills fields. The official bursary vacancy listings state a closing date of 20 February 2026. At a glance About Samancor Chrome Samancor Chrome operates in the chrome mining…
Clientèle Royalty Bursary
Clientèle is inviting applications for its Royalty Bursary for the 2027 selection year. The bursary supports eligible applicants for first-time, full-time undergraduate study at accredited tertiary institutions in South Africa. At a glance About the sponsor Clientèle offers this bursary…
SASCP Bursary Programme 2026 (Crop Production / Agronomy)
The South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP) awards bursaries to deserving undergraduate and postgraduate students studying full-time in the broad area of Crop Production (Agronomy / Crop Science) at a South African university. At a glance About the sponsor…
NFVF International Bursary 2026 (National Film and Video Foundation)
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) supports training and skills development in the film and audio-visual sector. The NFVF International Bursary is listed as open for applications for the 2026 cycle, with applications submitted via the NFVF’s online grants…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Tertiary Education Support Programme 2026
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority is inviting eligible students to apply for its Tertiary Education Support Programme for first-year undergraduate study in 2026. The requirements and application form are set out in the official PDF linked below. At a glance…
Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship 2026 (Applications close 1 March 2026)
Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) is accepting applications for its WMI Scholars Program 2026. WMI supports community-focused students who face significant financial barriers to university education in their home countries/regions. At a glance Sponsor/host: Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Level: First undergraduate…
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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)
