Latest Bursaries in South Africa
If you’re planning a built-environment or engineering qualification in the Western Cape, this is one of the major government-backed bursary pipelines to track. The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme supports full‑time study at selected Western Cape higher-education institutions and is open for the 2027 academic year. At a glance Sponsor/host: Western Cape … 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
Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT) has opened an external bursary opportunity for qualifying university students for the 2026 academic year. The opportunity supports students studying in selected science and engineering fields at public universities in Gauteng. At a glance About ERWAT ERWAT is a bulk wastewater conveyance and treatment provider … Read more
ARMSCOR (the Armaments Corporation of South Africa) has opened applications for the ARMSCOR External Bursary Scheme for the 2026 academic year. ARMSCOR states that applications are open from 3 November 2025 to 26 February 2026, and the official application form also lists a closing date of 28 February 2026. To … Read more
Vaal Central Water (VCW) is inviting applications for its 2026 Full-Time Bursary Programme. VCW has indicated that it will award 20 full-time bursaries to students pursuing qualifications relevant to the water and environmental sector. At a glance Who it’s for: The vacancy is marked Employment Equity (EE) and the application … Read more