Latest Bursaries in South Africa
North-West University (NWU) is offering Postgraduate Bursaries to eligible students who require funding for the 2026 academic year. At a glance Fields of study Eligibility Required documents What it covers Common mistakes to avoid Closing date 31 January 2026 How to apply Application Link
Macadamias South Africa NPC (SAMAC) has opened bursary applications for the 2026 academic year. SAMAC’s bursaries are aimed at academically strong South African students who need financial support and are studying in Agriculture (with a focus on crop production and horticulture) toward careers linked to the macadamia industry. At a … Read more
UKZN has published a notice for the Rick Turner postgraduate scholarship, supporting Master’s-level research aligned to issues of justice and freedom in South Africa. Candidates are instructed to consult the attachment on the official notice page for the full application instructions. At a glance Who it’s for: Master’s postgraduate candidates … Read more
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) invites eligible students to apply for the Postgraduate Merit Bursary Award for the 2026 academic year. SPU states that this award supports full-time Postgraduate Diploma, Honours and Master’s students who demonstrate strong academic performance and are committed to further study. At a glance Who’s offering this? … Read more
The African Union’s Pan African University (PAU) is inviting applications for Master’s and PhD scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year across PAU institutes in Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon and Algeria. At a glance Who’s offering this? The African Union Commission – Pan African University (PAU) is a flagship continental initiative of … Read more