Search 1,129 bursaries, scholarships and learnerships for South African students. Every closing date on this site is checked against the provider’s own website, and each page names the editor who checked it.
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Monocle Foundation Bursary 2027: How to Apply
Monocle Foundation
Monocle Solutions is a South African consulting firm for banks and insurers. Through the Monocle Foundation it funds black women…
Closes 1 November 2026
ScholarshipChurchill Scholarship 2027, Requirements & Application
Churchill
The Churchill Scholarship sends outstanding science, mathematics and engineering graduates to Churchill College at the University of Cambridge for a…
Closes 2 November 2026
BursaryUCT Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary 2027
University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary helps South African citizens and permanent residents pay for full-time…
Closes 10 November 2026
BursaryEngineeringEskom Bursary Requirements, Application and Closing Dates
Eskom
Eskom, South Africa’s national electricity utility, offers a bursary program aimed at developing the next generation of engineers and technical…
Closes 14 November 2026
BursaryBuilt EnvironmentFEM Bursary Requirements, Application and Closing Dates
FEM
The FEM Bursary is a funding initiative aimed at South African students who wish to study in disciplines deemed critical…
Closes 15 November 2026
ScholarshipCritical Language Scholarship 2027: How to Apply
Critical Language
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully funded programme of the United States Department of State that sends American…
Closes 17 November 2026
ScholarshipBabette Taute Scholarship 2027, Requirements & Application
Babette Taute Trust
The late Babette Taute left most of her estate to a trust for students of English at South African universities.…
Closes 20 November 2026
BursaryEngineeringKropz Elandsfontein Bursary 2027: How to Apply
Kropz Elandsfontein
Kropz Elandsfontein operates an open-pit phosphate mine near Hopefield on the Western Cape's West Coast, producing rock phosphate for fertiliser.…
Closes 20 November 2026
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226 opportunitiesEngineering
Mines, utilities and manufacturers fund more engineering students than any other field, usually in exchange for a work-back agreement.
116 opportunitiesInformation Technology
Banks, telecoms operators and government agencies pay for IT diplomas and degrees to fill a skills shortage they cannot recruit their way out of.
77 opportunitiesComputer Science
Programming, algorithms and software design, funded by technology companies and by research bodies such as the CSIR and the NRF.
46 opportunitiesLaw
Law firms, the profession’s own trusts and several foundations fund LLB students, often with vacation work or articles attached.
28 opportunitiesConstruction and Building
Contractors, property developers and the built-environment councils fund construction management, quantity surveying and building studies.
51 opportunitiesCommerce
BCom and business degrees funded by banks, insurers, retailers and the accounting bodies, many with a graduate programme at the end.
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Funding is set aside by level of study, so start with the one you are applying for
474 opportunitiesUndergraduate
First degrees, diplomas and higher certificates. This is where most of the funding sits, and where the big corporate and government schemes recruit.
414 opportunitiesPostgraduate
Honours, master’s and doctoral funding. Awards are fewer and close earlier, and a supervisor and research proposal count as much as marks.
188 opportunitiesHigh school
Scholarships that pay school fees from Grade 8, and matric-year awards that carry a learner straight into a funded first year.
98 opportunitiesUniversity
Awards the universities run themselves alongside NSFAS: merit awards, faculty bursaries and vice-chancellor’s scholarships.
119 opportunitiesTVET and college
NATED, NC(V) and occupational programmes at the 50 public TVET colleges, funded mostly by NSFAS and by the SETAs.
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Government Internships 2027: DPSA Vacancy Circulars
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TVET Colleges: Late Registration and Walk-ins
Students who miss the first TVET college application round often ask whether they can still register. Some colleges accept late applications or walk-ins when…
NSFAS Application 2027: Requirements, Deadline and How to Apply
The NSFAS application 2027 cycle is now open for students who need financial assistance to study at public universities and TVET colleges in South…
Matric Rewrites: How to Register for Supplementary Exams
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How to Check Your Matric Results Online
Matric results are one of the most important milestones in every South African student’s education journey. They determine whether you qualify for further study,…
Late Applications 2027: Universities Still Open Today
Many students miss the standard application deadlines for South African universities. In some cases, you can still apply after the main closing date. A…
APS Score Calculator: Check if You Qualify for a Diploma or Degree
Your Admission Point Score (APS) is one of the key factors South African universities and colleges use to decide whether you qualify for a…
NSFAS Declaration Form: Your Step-by-Step Guide for Securing Funding
The NSFAS Declaration Form is an essential document in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme application. Signing this form is a compulsory step that…
NSFAS Consent Form: Download and Upload Guide
The NSFAS consent form is a compulsory document for everyone applying for funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This form allows…
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