South Africa is known for its prestigious tertiary institutions; each year, numerous South African Students are admitted to universities nationwide.
However, many students have faced the challenge of financing their school and other relevant fees over the years.
Universities in South Africa
University of Cape Town
University of Fort Hare
University of the Free State
University of KwaZulu-Natal
North-West University
University of Pretoria
Rhodes University
Stellenbosch University
University of the Western Cape
University of the Witwatersrand
Students in South Africa can apply for either scholarships or bursaries to fund their tertiary education.
There are numerous bursary opportunities available each year.
Below is a list of bursaries available to South African students who have gained admission to a university or are already enrolled there.
University Bursaries Available for 2024
Apply for Ada & Bertie Levenstein Bursary
Apply for Arena Academy Bursary
Apply for BANKSETA / UKZN Outstanding Student Debt Fund
Apply for BankSETA CPUT Bursary
Apply for Barry Bredenkamp Bursary
Apply for Bloemhof Beursfonds Trust (BBT) Scholarship
Apply for Boston City Campus Bursary
Apply for Boston Media House and YFM Scholarship
Apply for Boston Media House Bursary Competition
Apply for David and Elaine Potter Fellowship
Apply for Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Bursary
Apply for EP Bradlow Bursary at Stellenbosch University
Apply for Erika Theron Trust Scholarship at UWC
Apply for ExploreAI Academy Bursary
Apply for Film School Africa (FSA) Bursary
Apply for Guy Butler Research Award Scholarship
Apply for Harry Crossley Foundation Research Fellowship
Apply for Ida Manana Siyila Scholarship
Apply for IIE-Vega School Bursary Competition
Apply for IIE-Vega School Scholarship
Apply for Imperial Stellenbosch University Bursary
Apply for iStudent Academy Bursary Competition
Apply for John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary
Apply for Loeries Creative Future Scholarship
Apply for Lyceum College Bursary Competition
Apply for Milpark Education Bursary
Apply for Moshal Scholarship Program
Apply for MSC Business College Bursary
Apply for Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Bursaries
Apply for NRF Scholarship at UJ
Apply for Open Window Scholarship Competition
Apply for Pearson South Africa Bursary
Apply for Potchefstroom Academy and SAAHST Bursary
Apply for Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary
Apply for Sanlam UCT Online High School Scholarship
Apply for Sasha Laurel Bursary
Apply for Sheila Brand Educational Trust Bursary
Apply for Stellenbosch University Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Scholarship
Apply for Stellenbosch University GEM Scholarship
Apply for Stellenbosch University Lisa Maskell Scholarship
Apply for Tegkor/ Nelson Mandela University Bursary
Apply for The Beast Foundation & eta College Scholarship
Apply for TuksSport UP Sport Performance Bursary
Apply for UCT Centre For African Studies: Jack Simons Bursary
Apply for UCT International and Refugee Scholarship
Apply for UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship
Apply for UCT Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship for Women in Humanities
Apply for UFS & Media24: Matriculant of the Year Bursary Competition
Apply for UFS Bursary: Star of Stars Competition
Apply for UFS Honours and Masters Bursary
Apply for UFS Postgraduate Diploma Bursary
Apply for UKZN Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Scholarship
Apply for UKZN College of Agriculture, Engineering, and Science (CAES) Bursary
Apply for UKZN Ethekwini Maritime Cluster Bursary
Apply for UKZN Mellon Spatial Humanities Scholarship
Apply for UKZN Richard AD Turner Bursary
Apply for UNISA Postgraduate Bursary
Apply for University of Free State (UFS) Doctoral Scholarship
Apply for University of Johannesburg (UJ) Bursaries
Apply for University of KwaZulu-Natal Bursary
Apply for University of Pretoria Doctoral Scholarship
Apply for Varsity College Scholarship