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Khulisa Academy Bursary 2023-2024
The Khulisa Academy Bursary is a two-year course funded by Dell. The Khulisa Academy Bursary learnership programme is offered to students who have studied, are currently studying, or are interested in the field of Information Technology. Their focus is on…
SAADP Bursaries – South African Actuaries Development Program
South African Actuaries Development Program (SAADP) is a non-profit organization established in 2003 because there was a shortage of Actuaries in South Africa. Actuaries have an important role in solving problems for the inflow of money in the economy. They…
Margaret Mcnamara Education Grant Bursary 2023-2024
The Margaret Mcnamara Education Grant Bursary was founded in 1981, as a non-profit organization that operates as a public charity sector organization. The group was established to help empower women through education, in developing countries. The organization was named after…
Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary 2023-2024
The Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary is a commerce bursary offered by Coronation; they are a leading asset management company in the South African investment industry. The Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary is aimed at students currently studying, or wanting to study,…
NAWA Post Doctoral Research Fellowships
The Polish National Agency for Academy Exchange (NAWA) offers an amazing opportunity for scientists who wish to take part in the Ulam NAWA Programme. The Ulam NAWA Programme allows recognised and promising scientists who hold a doctoral degree to visit…
Tomorrow Trust Bursary
The Tomorrow Trust Bursary Programme offers financial assistance to those studying an Undergraduate Degree, an Honours Degree or a Diploma Certificate. The Bursary will provide assistance to students who are studying or have registered to study at the University of…
What is NSFAS? How Does It Work?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded financial scheme that aims to assist students who do not have the financial means to have access to tertiary education. They established this initiative along with the Tertiary Education Fund…
South African German Centre for Development Research Scholarships
The South African German Centre for Development Research (SAGCDR) Scholarship is a two year scholarship, created for those who wish to study a Master’s Degree in Development Studies at the University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) Institute for Social Development. …
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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)

