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UCT Jack Simons Bursary For African Studies 2023-2024
The Jack Simons Bursary – UCT Centre for African Studies Programme is primarily aimed at financially needy Black African students who boast a strong academic record. This is to ensure equal representation in the Postgraduate Student Body at the University…
NRF – Nuffic Doctoral Scholarships 2023-2024
The NRF – Nuffic Doctoral Scholarship Programme is aimed at providing financial assistance to full-time students, studying a 4 year Doctoral Degree. Prospective applicants are those who have achieved a 65%+ average for their Master’s Degree, while studying at a Dutch…
Astron Energy Bursary Programme 2023-2024
As one of the leading suppliers of petroleum products in South Africa, Astron Energy has an extensive network of over 850 Caltex branded service stations. They own and operate the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery in Cape Town; petrol, diesel, jet…
Foodbev SETA Bursary – Unemployed People Bursary
The Food and Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (Foodbev SETA) Bursary was established to provide financial aid to unemployed students who have been accepted into TVET Colleges in South Africa. Applications for the Foodbev SETA Bursary will be…
How To Find Your NSFAS Reference Number?
If you apply for NSFAS to receive their funding, they will send you a NSFAS reference number. Every account with NSFAS has a reference number and it is very important to write it down and keep it safe. But what…
How To Reset Your myNSFAS Portal Password in 5 Minutes?
Did you forget your myNSFAS username and password? Are you unable to login to your account because you don’t know your password anymore? Forgetting passwords can be very stressful, especially if they are for important things like your NSFAS bursary.…
FPE Bursaries 2023-2024 Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Bursary
The Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE) provides both Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate Pharmacy students with a wide range of Bursary opportunities. Prospective applicants are those in financial need, studying an Undergraduate/Postgraduate Pharmacy Degree at an accredited South African Tertiary…
IFA Bursary – Independent Field Advertiser Bursary 2023-2024
The Independent Field Advertiser (IFA) Bursary is aimed toward providing financial aid to undergraduate students who wish to study in any field they choose. The IFA is a branch of Clientèle Life and is one of the largest networking companies…
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)
