Latest Bursaries in South Africa
The SARAO Freestanding Undergraduate Scholarships for 2027 are open for students in selected BSc and BEng study pathways linked to radio astronomy, engineering and related scarce skills. The call opened on 1 June 2026 and applications close on 14 August 2026. At a glance Sponsor/host: South African Radio Astronomy Observatory … Read more
Students planning to study in scarce-skills fields should take note of the Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027. This bursary supports academically deserving South African students who need financial assistance to study full-time at a public university or university of technology, with a strong focus on STEM and green-economy skills. At … Read more
Big STEM funding window to know about: Sasol’s South African Mainstream Bursary Programme is now open for the 2027 academic year. It’s designed for full‑time university studies in engineering and science and includes both financial and developmental support, with a work‑back and/or pay‑back obligation. At a glance Sponsor/host: SasolOpportunity type: … Read more
AgTech@NWK (an agri-technology hub within the NWK Group) invites students to apply for its 2026 bursary programme, supporting study towards a BSc Honours in Agriculture. Practical training at AgTech@NWK in Lichtenburg is part of the programme. At a glance About the sponsor AgTech@NWK is an agricultural technology hub linked to … Read more
Tharisa Minerals is inviting applications for its Tharisa Bursary for 2026 studies in selected mining and engineering-related fields. At a glance About the sponsor Tharisa is an integrated resources group with mining operations in South Africa. The bursary programme supports students in scarce skills aligned to its operations. Fields of … Read more