Government Bursaries
Across all nine provinces of South Africa, there are government bursary programmes designed to support students financially throughout the year.
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The South African government recognizes that many students struggle to pay for their education. To address this, various financial aid opportunities are offered in the form of bursaries. These bursaries help students, particularly those pursuing tertiary education, achieve their academic and career goals.
To ensure accessibility, each province provides its own list of bursary opportunities every year. This allows students from different regions to apply for bursaries suited to their needs.
Provincial Bursaries in South Africa
We have compiled a list of government bursary programmes available in each province.
Government Bursaries in South African provinces
Eastern Cape Government Bursaries
Free State Government Bursaries
KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursaries
Mpumalanga Government Bursaries
Northern Cape Government Bursaries
North West Government Bursaries
Western Cape Government Bursaries
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Download our free Application Checklist to make sure you do not miss any required documents. Submitting a complete application is key to being shortlisted.
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