Science Bursaries

Science is one of the most important fields of study, shaping innovation, technology, health, and the environment. South Africa offers a wide range of bursary opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in various branches of science, from agriculture and environmental studies to mathematics, actuarial science, and biotechnology.

Science bursaries are designed to help students cover the cost of their education while providing them with opportunities to contribute to scientific development in the country. These bursaries are often awarded to academically deserving students who demonstrate a passion for research, problem-solving, and innovation.

By applying for a science bursary, students can receive financial support for tuition fees, study materials, accommodation, and sometimes even stipends for living expenses. Some bursaries also provide mentorship, internships, and job placement opportunities after graduation.

Below is a list of Science Bursaries available in South Africa:

• Absa Bursary
• African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) Bursary
• African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Bursaries
• AgriSETA Bursary
• Alexander Forbes Bursary
• AMSOL Bursary
• AstraZeneca Bursary
• BASF South Africa Trust Bursary
• Bester Bursary & Graduate Development Programme
• Black Management Forum (BMF) Bursary
• Cape Wools SA Bursary
• CHIETA Bursary
• Citrus Academy Bursary
• Corteva Agriscience Bursary
• Digby Wells Bursary
• DVD Quality Mining Bursary
• East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) Bursary
• Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship
• Esri South Africa Bursary
• EWSETA Bursary
• Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Bursary
• FirstRand Foundation Trust Bursary
• Food for Mzansi Bursary
• Garden Cities Bursary
• GWK Bursary
• Heraeus Bursary
• Hortgro Bursary
• HWSETA Bursary Competition
• Implats Bursary
• iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary
• Kirstenbosch Scholarship
• Komatsu Bursary
• Land Bank Bursary
• Liberty Bursary
• Maize Trust Bursary
• Marula Platinum Bursary
• Mezzanine Bursary
• Milliman Scholarship
• Momentum Metropolitan Bursary
• Mondi Bursary
• Monocle Foundation Bursary
• Naspers Bursary
• Ngodwana Energy Bursary
• NRF iThemba LABS Bursary
• Old Mutual Actuarial Bursary
• Omnia Bursary
• Potatoes SA Bursary
• PPS Pioneer Scholarship
• PwC Honours Bursary
• Quantum Foods Bursary
• SAAFoST Aubrey Parsons Study Grant
• SAAFoST Bursaries
• SAAFoST Bursary (for Part-Time Students)
• SAAFoST Bursary: Matric Students
• SAAFoST Bursary: Undergraduate
• SACCCS Bursary
• SACTA Bursary
• SAIMI Bursary
• Sakata Bursary
• SALT-SAAO Scholarship
• SAMAC Bursary
• SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority) Bursary
• Sanlam Bursary
• SANParks Bursary
• Santam Bursary
• SARS Bursary
• Sasol Agriculture Trust Bursary
• Shell Bursary
• SITFE Bursary
• Siza Water Bursary
• Sorghum Trust Scholarship
• South African Actuarial Development Programme (SAADP) Bursary
• South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Scholarship
• South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Bursary
• South African Landscapers Institute (SALI) Bursary
• South African Nursery Association (SANA) Bursary
• South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP) Bursary
• South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) Bursary
• Southern African Weed Science Society (SAWSS) Bursary
• Southern Farms Bursary
• Starke Ayres Bursary
• Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary
• Subtrop SAAGA Bursary
• Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Phambili Trust Bursary
• Tronox Bursary
• Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining Bursary
• TWK Agri Bursary
• Vermaak and Partners Pathologists Bursary
• WAAW Foundation Scholarship
• Wesolve4x Bursary
• Westfalia Fruit Bursary
• Winter Cereal Trust Bursary
• WIPHOLD Bursary
• Xylem SA Trust Bursary

These bursaries support a wide range of scientific disciplines, ensuring that South Africa continues to develop skilled professionals to contribute to its growth and sustainability.