Dalitso Bursary 2027, Requirements & Application

Key facts

Status: Applications closed Closed 31 January 2026
Provider: Dalitso
Field of study: Information Technology, Software Engineering
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

The 2026 round closed on 31 January 2026, and no 2027 call had been published when we checked.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Closed · applications closed on 31 January 2026 Expect it on dalitso.co.za in late 2026 with a closing date in January 2027. Latest update ↓

Dalitso Holdings is a human resources and recruitment firm, founded in 2005, that manages bursary programmes on behalf of corporate clients. Its own bursary funds high-achieving school leavers through four-year degrees in human resources, information technology and software development, with a full package that includes accommodation, meals and travel.

About the Dalitso Bursary

Fields: four-year degrees in human resources, information technology and software development.
Covers registration and tuition fees, textbooks, meals, a travel allowance and university accommodation.
Renewed each year on academic performance.

Dalitso Bursary eligibility requirements

South African citizen aged 18 to 22.
Matric with an average of at least 75%.
Accepted, or registered, at an accredited South African tertiary institution in a listed field.
Demonstrated financial need.

How to apply for the Dalitso Bursary

Open the bursary page at dalitso.co.za when the call opens and complete the online application.
Upload a certified ID, Matric certificate, proof of acceptance or registration, academic records, fee and accommodation invoices, your parents’ IDs and proof of income, a CV and a motivation letter.
Submit before the closing date. Only shortlisted applicants are contacted.

Dalitso Bursary closing date

The last confirmed closing date was 31 January 2026. Expect January 2027 for the 2027 academic year.

Contact details

Website: www.dalitso.co.za

IT students should also see the funders on our ICT bursaries and software engineering bursaries pages, and the Gauteng e-Government bursary.

FAQs

1. When does the Dalitso bursary close for 2027? +

The 2026 round closed on 31 January 2026 and no 2027 call had been published when we checked. Expect it on dalitso.co.za in late 2026 with a closing date in January 2027.

2. What is Dalitso? +

Dalitso Holdings, a human resources and recruitment firm founded in 2005 that also manages bursary programmes for corporate clients across Southern Africa.

3. Which fields? +

Four-year degrees in human resources, information technology and software development.

4. What does it cover? +

Registration and tuition fees, textbooks, meals, a travel allowance and university accommodation.

5. Who qualifies? +

South African citizens aged 18 to 22 with a Matric average of at least 75%, financial need and acceptance or registration at an accredited South African institution.

6. How do I apply? +

Online on the Dalitso application portal when it opens, uploading a certified ID, Matric certificate, proof of acceptance or registration, academic records, fee and accommodation invoices, your parents' IDs and proof of income, a CV and a motivation letter.

Update note (checked September 2026): the 2026 round closed on 31 January 2026, and no 2027 call had been published when we checked. Expect it on dalitso.co.za in late 2026 with a closing date in January 2027. The details below are from the 2026 call.

This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.

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Student funding in numbers

2025811 011students funded by NSFAS580 000 at universities, 231 000 at TVET colleges, on a budget of R48.7 billion.

20261 026 091students approved for NSFAS funding609 403 first-year applicants qualified and 416 688 continuing students met the progression criteria, out of 893 847 applications.

2027 projectedR53.4bnbudgeted for NSFASThe allocation rises from R48.7 billion in 2025 to R51 billion in 2026 and R53.4 billion in 2027. Student numbers for 2027 are not published yet.

Figures from the Minister of Higher Education’s Budget Vote of 3 July 2025 and the NSFAS statement of 2 January 2026. NSFAS is the largest funder, not the only one – we track the rest.