Key facts
- Status
- Applications open
- Provider
- NEET
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 date had been published when we checked.
VerifiedThe National Economic Education Trust has funded disadvantaged students since 1991. It now also manages bursaries for other funders and runs an ICT academy.
About the NEET Bursary
- Bursaries mainly for accounting, science and technology.
- Mentoring, internships and job placement support.
- Bursary management for corporate funders.
Eligibility requirements
- South African from a disadvantaged background.
- Strong Mathematics and Physical Science results.
- Accepted at a university or university of technology.
- Studying a scarce-skills field.
How to apply
- Check neet-sa.co.za for open bursary programmes.
- Prepare your ID, results, acceptance letter and household income.
- Apply as instructed, or email info@neet.co.za.
Closing date
No 2027 date had been published when we checked.
Contact details
- NEET: 010 224 0144
- Email: info@neet.co.za
See also the StudyTrust bursaries, the Excel@Uni bursary and the NSFAS bursary.
FAQs
1. When does the NEET bursary close for 2027? +
No 2027 date had been published when we checked. NEET now works largely as a bursary manager for funders, so check neet-sa.co.za for open programmes and contact the trust.
2. What is NEET? +
The National Economic Education Trust, founded in 1991 as the National Sorghum Breweries Education Trust, which has supported more than 6 500 graduates.
3. Who is it for? +
High-potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds, especially in maths and science, with acceptance at a university or university of technology.
4. Which fields? +
Mainly accounting, science, technology and related scarce skills.
5. What else does NEET offer? +
Coaching, mentoring, internship and job placement support, and ICT training through its academy.
6. How do I contact NEET? +
Call 010 224 0144 or email info@neet.co.za.
Update note (checked September 2026): NEET’s own website describes a bursary management service for funders but lists no open programme or closing date. Email info@neet-sa.co.za to ask what is open. Source: neet-sa.co.za.
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About NEET
Non-profit trust (education funding)
The National Economic Education Trust (NEET) has funded education for previously disadvantaged South Africans since 1991. NEET is a non-profit trust based in Midrand, Gauteng, and its stated purpose is to alleviate poverty, restore dignity and improve quality…
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