Which Bursaries Open All Year Round?
The academic year in South Africa is full of deadlines, exams, and late-night study sessions. And sometimes, all you want is a way to ease up the pressure.
With how important bursaries are, you’re probably wondering just how great it would be if there were options available all year round.
That way, you don’t have to worry about waiting a whole year to apply again if you miss your deadline.
Well, such options do exist and I’ll be sharing them with you in this article. Keep reading to learn about them.
When Do You Have to Apply for a Bursary?
Traditionally, most bursary applications open in May/June for the following academic year.
This gives students enough time to gather their documents, polish their essays, and submit their applications before the September/October deadline.
However, relying only on this window can limit your options and cause you to miss out on your funding opportunities.
Which Bursaries are Open All Year Round?
Now, for the reason you’re really here. Below is a list of some top bursaries that keep their doors open regardless of the season:
- Afrox Bursary: They support deserving future engineers, scientists, and technicians. This bursary covers a variety of sectors related to their operations.
- BBD Bursary and Beyond Programme: They fund students studying finance and it’s related programs. BBD also goes the extra mile to provide mentorship, leadership training, and career guidance.
- ClubX Magazine Bursary: This bursary funds aspiring media professionals studying journalism, writing, or communication.
- Deloitte & Touche Bursary: This bursary targets students in accounting, auditing and other financial service skills.
- Minds Scholarship Programme: For the tech-savvy applicants, Minds Scholarship supports students pursuing IT, computer science, and its related fields.
- Moore SAICA Trainee Bursary: This bursary supports aspiring Chartered Accountants with financial support and professional development opportunities.
- TTI Bursary: TTI invests in talented individuals pursuing studies in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering.
There are also bursaries for agriculture, medicine, law, social work, and countless other fields.
Remember, your search doesn’t stop with this list. Explore other official bursary platforms to find the one that best suits your field, financial need, and academic level.
Don’t forget to check government websites, private company portals, and university bursary offices as well.