The Sage External Bursary 2027 is open through StudyTrust for South African students in selected technology, engineering, commerce and finance-related fields. The 2027 application season runs from 1 June to 30 September 2026.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Sage South Africa, administered by StudyTrust
Opportunity type: External bursary
Who it’s for: Previously disadvantaged South African students and students with disabilities who meet the criteria
Study level: Undergraduate; postgraduate applicants with disabilities may also be considered
Fields: Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance; students with disabilities may apply more broadly
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Last verified: 17 August 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
Your site has an older Sage bursary page from a previous cycle. This entry is intended as a current 2027 update using the active StudyTrust-administered Sage bursary listing.
The bursary is especially relevant to missing-middle applicants and students with disabilities. StudyTrust administers the online application process.
About the sponsor
Sage is a software and business-solutions company serving accounting, payroll, HR and business-management markets. In South Africa, the Sage External Bursary supports students in fields linked to technology, business and digital skills.
Sponsor/entity link: Sage South Africa
What it covers
The Sage bursary can provide financial assistance towards study costs such as tuition, residence or accommodation, stationery and books, subject to capped funding and the final award conditions.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be from a previously disadvantaged background, or be a student with a disability
- Must apply for an eligible field or category
- Priority fields include Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology and Bachelor of Commerce routes specialising in Accounting and Finance
- Students with disabilities may be considered for broader undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes
- Must submit a complete StudyTrust application before the closing date
Documents to prepare
- Certified South African ID copy
- Latest Matric or tertiary academic results
- Full academic record where applicable
- Proof of registration, application or acceptance where available
- Proof of household income
- Proof of disability, if applicable
- Any additional documents required by the StudyTrust application platform
Closing date
30 September 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the older Sage bursary closing dates from outdated posts
- Applying for a field that does not fall within the current Sage/StudyTrust criteria
- Leaving out proof of household income or disability documentation where applicable
- Submitting an incomplete StudyTrust application
- Waiting until the final week of September to start the application
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against StudyTrust’s Sage External Bursary page and StudyTrust’s current bursary application information, which confirms that the Sage 2027 bursary is open and closes on 30 September 2026.
How to apply
- Open the StudyTrust Sage External Bursary page.
- Read the current StudyTrust application instructions.
- Register or log in on the StudyTrust application platform.
- Complete the online application and upload academic, identity and financial documents.
- Submit before the closing date.