South African Bursaries Closing in November 2026

Are you looking for financial support for your 2026 tertiary studies?

Consider applying for a bursary!

Most bursaries require proof of financial need, good academic performance, and a strong work ethic.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a South African citizen (unless stated otherwise)
• Have you completed or currently be in Matric
• Demonstrate excellent academic results and financial need

Bursaries Closing in November 2026

November 1

• Breede Valley Municipality Bursary
• Drakenstein Municipality Bursary
• Puma Energy Bursary
• SANBI Biological Invasion Bursary

November 4

• City of Johannesburg Bursary
• Metacom Foundation Bursary

November 5

• Chevening Scholarship for Studies in the UK

November 8

• ATNS Bursary
• Monocle Foundation Bursary
• Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary
• South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Bursary

November 11

• Mercedes-Benz Bursary

November 14

• DSV Empowerment Trust Bursary

November 15

• AECOM Bursary
• Astron Energy Bursary
• Bosch Holdings Bursary
• Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary
• INSETA ISSF Bursary
• Knysna Rotary Bursary
• Limpopo Department of Public Works Bursary
• Nanoteq Bursary
• Oudtshoorn Municipality Bursary
• Polokwane Municipality Bursary
• South African Medical Association (SAMA) Bursary
• South African Society of Physiotherapy (SASP) Bursary
• SVA International Bursary
• TFG Fellowship Bursary

November 18

• Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education (SITFE) Bursary

November 20

• Kropz Bursary

November 22

• Emalahleni Local Municipality Bursary

November 24

• Ruwacon Bursary
• VESTAS Scholarship

November 29

• Boogertman + Partners Bursary
• Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) Bursary
• Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Bursary
• ILASA Bursary
• JDK Benefit Trust Bursary
• Langeberg Municipality Bursary
• Silulumanzi Bursary
• South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) Bursary
• South African Policing Union (SAPU) Bursary

November 30

• AWS Skills Development Bursary
• Boston City Campus Bursary
• Cape Audio College Bursary
• EasyPay Everywhere Bursary
• Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary
• Funza Lushaka Bursary
• Hillary Construction Bursary
• HP Inc Bursary
• JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary
• KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary
• Peermont Education Trust Bursary
• Publishers’ Association of South Africa (PASA) Bursary
• Sage Bursary
• SIOC-cdt Bursary
• South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) Bursary
• Spirit Education Foundation High School Scholarship
• Survé Philanthropies Bursary
• Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Bursary
• WAAW Foundation Scholarship
• WIPHOLD Bursary

No Closing Date or Unconfirmed:

• Accenture Scholarship
• Advance Africa Scholarship
• BBD Bursary
• Career Wise Bursaries
• JG Afrika Bursary
• Kearney Bursary
• Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary
• MINDS Scholarship
• Moshal Scholarship Program
• PG Group Bursary
• Shell Bursary
• TTI Bursary
• WBHO Bursary
• Worley Bursary
• WSP Bursary
• MINDS Scholarship 
• TTI Bursary