Bursaries Closing In May 2026
Bursaries continue to be one of the main support systems for needy students in South Africa, Bursaries are not repaid compared to student loans.
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Throughout the year, numerous bursary programs are available for students, right from January to December, depending on your academic calendar, you should apply for bursary programs in advance so that you can finish all the processes before you start classes or lectures.
As April comes to an end, we share with you Bursaries Closing in May 2026, remember a few weeks ago, we shared with you Bursaries closing in April 2026.
These Bursaries will close applications by the end of May, if you are still searching for a bursary program to fund your education, apply to these Bursaries.
Do well to read our article on Requirements to get a bursary program in South Africa, again, it is better to apply for bursary programs that align with your field of study, this increases your chances of getting the bursary.
Bursaries Closing In May 2026
Here are the bursaries closing in May 2026,
| Bursaries Program | Closing Date |
| TETA Scholarship at WMU | 3 May 2026 |
| Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa Bursaries | 5 May 2026 |
| KMF High School Scholarship | 10 May 2026 |
| Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) | 24 May 2026 |
| Grand Gaming Bursary | 31 May 2026 |
| Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary | Closing Soon |
| PG Group Bursary | Closing Soon |
| Siemens Bursary | Closing Soon |
| WBHO Bursary | Closing Soon |
| Worley Bursary | Closing Soon |
| Advance Africa Scholarship | Application Accepted Always |
| BBD Bursary | Application Accepted Always |
| Career Wise Bursaries | Application Accepted Always |
| Application Accepted Always | |
| TTI Bursary | Application Accepted Always |
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