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Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursaries 2023-2024
The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) provides 5 Postgraduate students with financial assistance every year. This takes the form of the PRF Bursary Programme. The Bursaries are aimed at financially needy students, with preference given to South African citizens, boasting an…
Sanlam Actuarial Bursaries 2023-2024
The Sanlam Actuarial Bursary was developed to assist students in the field of Actuarial Sciences with financial cover. Sanlam has been in the business of planning futures for the last 100 years and their Actuarial Bursaries are a product of…
Mediclinic Bursary 2023-2024
Mediclinic is an international private healthcare provider founded in South Africa in 1983, partnering with divisions in Switzerland, Namibia, and the United Arab Emirates, they operate in South Africa and Namibia. The Mediclinic Group believes in putting the patients in…
Tegkor Nelson Mandela University Accounting Bursary 2023-2024
The Tegkor/Nelson Mandela University Accounting Bursary is aimed at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate students who are in need of financial assistance. Preference will be given to students who fall into the ‘missing middle’ category. These…
International Student Scholarship Griffith University
Griffith University is one of the leading higher education providers in the Asia-Pacific. With a wide range of educational disciplines, they have a strong reputation for research and teaching. They encourage success, personal growth, and learning support systems ranking as…
South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) Bursary 2023-2024
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) represents the table grape industry in South Africa where the emphasis is on the production of fresh grapes that are consumed. SATI is involved with the supply of both local and international markets.…
Harvard University Fellowship Program 2023-2024
Harvard University’s Fellowship Program was established in 1979 by the president of the university Derek Bok. The goal was to meet the academic needs of South Africans who were denied advanced education by the ruling of South Africa’s apartheid system…
GWK Bursary 2023-2024
The GWK Bursary is a financial cover scheme established to assist students who wish to pursue a career in the Agricultural sector. GWK’s Bursary invests in the development and training of agricultural support and careers. Aimed at innovation, GWK has…
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)

