Sage Bursary 2027, Requirements & Application

Key facts

Status
Applications closed Closed 30 September 2026
Provider
Sage
Field of study
Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, High school
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

The 2027 bursary is open and closes on 30 September 2026.

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Sage makes the accounting, payroll and payments software used by thousands of South African businesses, and its bursary is aimed at a group that often falls through the cracks: the missing middle, families who earn too much for NSFAS but not enough to pay fees. It funds accounting and computing students, clears student debt, and opens every field to students with disabilities.

About the Sage Bursary

  • Fields: undergraduate BCom accounting and finance, computer engineering, computer science and information technology.
  • Students with disabilities may apply for undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in any field.
  • Covers tuition fees, stationery, books and accommodation, and can cover current fees and outstanding student debt.

Sage Bursary eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen from a previously disadvantaged background.
  • Household income between R350 000 and R500 000 a year.
  • Matric applicants: at least 75% for Mathematics and Physical Science.
  • University students: a consistent overall average of at least 65%.

How to apply for the Sage Bursary

  1. Open the application at studytrust.org.za/sage.
  2. Upload a head-and-shoulders photo, a certified ID, Grade 11 and Matric results, academic records and latest results, proof of household income, death certificates or child support documents where applicable, and medical proof of any disability.
  3. Submit before 30 September 2026.

Sage Bursary closing date

30 September 2026 for the 2027 academic year.

Contact details

Missing-middle students should also see the StudyTrust missing middle bursary, the AWS Skills Development bursary and the SAICA Thuthuka bursary.

FAQs

1. When does the Sage bursary close for 2027? +
30 September 2026. Applications are online through StudyTrust, which administers the bursary for Sage.
2. What is Sage? +
The global accounting, payroll and payments software company, which has operated in South Africa for more than 20 years.
3. Which fields? +
Undergraduate BCom accounting and finance, computer engineering, computer science and information technology. Students with disabilities may apply for undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in any field.
4. What does it cover? +
Tuition fees, stationery, books and accommodation, and it can also cover current fees and outstanding student debt.
5. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens from previously disadvantaged backgrounds with a household income between R350 000 and R500 000 a year, the missing middle that earns too much for NSFAS. Matric applicants need at least 75% for Mathematics and Physical Science; university students need a consistent average of at least 65%.
6. How do I apply? +
Online at studytrust.org.za/sage, uploading a head-and-shoulders photo, a certified ID, Grade 11 and Matric results, academic records and latest results, proof of household income, death certificates or child support documents where applicable, and medical proof of any disability.
Update note (closing date confirmed on studytrust.org.za on 22 September 2026): the 2027 bursary is open and closes on 30 September 2026. Applications are online through StudyTrust, which administers the programme for Sage.

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About Sage

Private company (accounting, payroll and business software)

Sage is a global leader in accounting, payroll and business management software, with a significant South African operation. Sage Group is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, and its products help small and medium-sized businesses…

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