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UWC Ada & Bertie Levenstein Masters Bursary 2026
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has published the Ada & Bertie Levenstein Masters Bursary for the 2026 academic year. The bursary supports eligible Master’s students in selected fields. Apply before the closing date. At a glance About the…
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Postgraduate Scholarships
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) invites applications for its postgraduate study scholarships. These scholarships are for Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral level study, and are awarded bi-annually. Applications for studies commencing July to December 2026 are open and must be submitted…
Cipla SA Bursary Programme 2026
Cipla South Africa is inviting eligible students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. The programme is positioned as a talent pipeline into Cipla’s Graduate Skills Program and is open to students at accredited public tertiary…
World Sports Betting Cares (WSB Cares) Bursary Support 2026 – ICT Graduates (Outstanding Fees)
World Sports Betting Cares (WSB Cares) is offering bursary support to help eligible ICT graduates settle outstanding tertiary tuition fees that may be preventing them from receiving their qualification certificates. At a glance About the sponsor WSB Cares is the…
University of Limpopo (UL) Merit Award 2026 – Undergraduate Students
University of Limpopo (UL) has published its Merit Award application form for 2026 for undergraduate students. If you want to be considered, complete the official form and submit it by email before the closing date. At a glance About the…
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is a postgraduate scholarship for young leaders from across Africa to further their education in South Africa. It combines financial support for study with a compulsory Leadership Development Programme. At a glance About the sponsor The…
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme 2026 (Grade 12 Learners)
The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme looks for young achievers in Grade 12 who are transitioning into university. The programme provides needs-based funding for university and support aimed at cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset. At a glance About the sponsor The Allan…
DSTI-NRF SARChI CHAIR Blue Humanities Bursaries 2026
UWC (Faculty of Arts and Humanities) indicates that Honours, Master’s and PhD bursaries are available on an annual basis (renewable), at NRF rates, under the Blue Humanities & Gender Justice Chair. At a glance About UWC (and the Chair) The…
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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)