Pyrotec has announced that new bursary applications for 2026 will reopen on 19 January 2026 and will close on 30 January 2026. The bursary is described as academic, and Pyrotec notes that some allowances are reviewed case-by-case and are not guaranteed.
At a glance
- Who it’s for: Applicants who meet Pyrotec’s minimum criteria (South African resident and AA/EE candidates only, as stated on the bursary page).
- Fields supported: Information Technology & Communication; Engineering; Health Professionals and related clinical services; Architects/Town Planners/Surveyors; Business/Management/Economics; Natural & Social Science; Quality and Regulatory; Media/Artistic/Literary/Design/Graphic Design/DTP; Sales/Marketing; Sports and Fitness; Finance; Human Resources (as listed by Pyrotec).
- What it covers: Prescribed tuition and registration fees (paid to the university). Additional allowances (textbooks, accommodation, transport) may apply subject to terms and assessment — see details below.
- Key dates: Applications reopen 19 January 2026 at 08:00 (South African time). Closing date: 30 January 2026 (no late applications, as stated by Pyrotec).
Who’s offering this?
This bursary is offered by Pyrotechnical Marketing (Pty) Ltd (Pyrotec), as published on Pyrotec’s official bursary applications page.
What it covers
Pyrotec provides the following coverage and allowances on its bursary page:
- Tuition & registration fees: Pyrotec states it pays 100% of the prescribed university tuition fees and registration fees, paid directly to the university.
- Textbooks: Up to R5 000 per annum toward textbooks (paid directly to the individual), as stated.
- Accommodation: Pyrotec states it may pay an amount equal to the average single-room university hostel rate at the bursar’s university. Pyrotec states the rate is determined by Pyrotec and is not guaranteed. The page also explains how payments are handled depending on whether accommodation is university-administered or not.
- Transport allowance: Reviewed case-by-case and not guaranteed. Pyrotec states that if you apply for a transport allowance you must submit proof of address.
Important: Pyrotec also states that there is no guarantee that accommodation, travel and textbooks will be covered, and that the bursary does not cover food/meal allowances or outstanding fees. Students must pay for any repeat subjects themselves (as stated).
Eligibility checklist
- You are a South African resident and an AA/EE candidate (minimum criteria stated by Pyrotec).
- You intend to study (or are studying) in one of the fields listed by Pyrotec.
- If you are applying for a transport allowance, you can provide proof of address (as stated).
Closing date
30 January 2026 (Pyrotec states that no late applications will be accepted).
Common mistakes to avoid
- Trying to apply before the window opens (applications reopen on 19 January 2026 at 08:00 SA time).
- Submitting after the closing date (Pyrotec states late applications will not be accepted).
- Applying for a field of study not listed by Pyrotec.
- Assuming all allowances are guaranteed — Pyrotec states some allowances are assessed case-by-case and may not be covered.
- Requesting a transport allowance without providing proof of address (required if applying for transport allowance).
How to apply (step-by-step)
- On 19 January 2026, open Pyrotec’s official bursary applications page.
- Follow the application instructions provided on the page during the open window.
- If you are applying for a transport allowance, include proof of address (as stated by Pyrotec).
- Submit your application before 30 January 2026 and keep confirmation of submission.