Commerce is one of the most popular fields of study in South Africa, covering a wide range of disciplines such as accounting, economics, business management, finance, human resources, and marketing. These fields play a crucial role in driving the economy, and qualified graduates are always in demand across industries.
To support students pursuing studies in commerce-related fields, there are numerous Commerce Bursaries in South Africa. These bursaries are funded by government departments, private companies, professional bodies, and educational trusts, ensuring that deserving students can achieve their academic goals without the heavy burden of tuition costs.
Commerce bursaries often cover tuition fees, textbooks, and in some cases, accommodation and living allowances. Many also provide workplace training, mentorship, or guaranteed employment opportunities after graduation, making them an excellent choice for students who want to secure both funding and future career prospects.
Below is a list of Commerce Bursaries for 2026 available to South African students:
- Abey Mokgwatsane & ACA Bursary
- ABSIP Bursary
- Adapt IT Bursary
- African Global Skills Academy/ Solarpop Bursary
- Agbiz Centenary Bursary
- Aon Bursary
- Brand South Africa Bursary
- Cenfri Bursary
- Clockwork Bursary
- Cornerstone Institute Financial Aid Fund
- Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary
- DBSA Graduate Programme and Other Start with DBSA Routes
- Discovery Learnerships and Graduate Internships
- Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary
- Fairtree Bursary
- FMCSA Ford Bursary
- FPI Education and Training Trust Bursary
- Genesis Educational Foundation (GEFT) Bursary
- Grand Gaming Bursary
- Hollywood Foundation Bursary (Future is Bright)
- IDC Bursary
- Indwe Risk Services Bursary
- INSETA Internship for CET College Unemployed Youth
- INSETA ISSF Bursary
- Investec Bursary
- ITHUBA Bursary
- Katapult Business School Bursaries
- KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary
- Moses Kotane Institute Bursary
- Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship
- Mr Price Graduate and Student Work Programmes
- NEF Graduate Programme in Wholesale and Retail
- NTT DATA Young Talent Graduate Programme
- Red & Yellow Bursaries for Full-Time Study
- Richfield Tuition Bursary for IT and Business Study
- SAPOA Bursary
- SARB Bursary
- SARB Economics Bursary
- Stanlib Bursary
- Sun Slots Learnership and Internships
- TSIBA Business School Bursary
- VKB Group Bursary
- Volkswagen Community Trust Bursary
- Voltex Bursary


