Kate Nkanda 
Planning to study in 2027? Then your first priority should be knowing exactly when applications open and close. Missing a deadline can cost you a full academic year, so getting this right is important. To make things easier, here’s a structured breakdown of 2027 application timelines across universities, universities of technology, private colleges, and TVET … Read more
Bursaries for student debt are designed to help learners who are already registered at higher education institutions and need financial assistance to cover outstanding fees. These bursaries do not usually fund new tuition but pay off arrears to allow students to continue their studies without financial interruption. Funding is often offered by government programmes, corporate … Read more
South Africa faces a major shortage of qualified teachers in subjects such as mathematics, science, and technology. To address this challenge, the TEACH South Africa programme recruits university graduates with strong STEM backgrounds and places them in under-resourced schools. The programme allows graduates to start teaching even if they did not originally study education at … Read more
Many South African bursary programmes close their applications during the first quarter of the year. March is an important deadline period because several government and corporate bursaries stop accepting applications during this month. Students who are still searching for funding for the 2026 or 2027 academic year should act quickly before these opportunities close. Bursaries … Read more
Thousands of South African students rely on funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to pay for university or TVET college studies. The scheme provides financial support to eligible students from low income households who want to access higher education. Each year applicants check their application progress online to see whether they have been … Read more
The Allan Gray Fellowship is one of the most competitive and prestigious funding programmes available to South African students. The fellowship focuses on developing future entrepreneurs who want to build businesses and create economic growth in South Africa. The programme is offered by the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and targets high potential Grade 12 learners … Read more
The Vodacom Bursary Programme funds students who want to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees that support the country’s growing digital economy. Vodacom is one of Africa’s largest telecommunications companies and invests heavily in developing digital talent through education funding. The bursary helps high performing students who have financial need to complete university studies … Read more
Engineering remains one of the most funded study fields in South Africa because mining companies constantly need skilled engineers to operate mines, processing plants, and large industrial infrastructure. Many mining companies sponsor university students through bursary programmes that cover study costs and offer work experience during holidays. These bursaries often include tuition fees, accommodation support, … Read more
Many South African students start university without funding and only begin searching for bursaries after their first year. This situation is very common because several bursary programmes accept applications from students who are already studying at a university. Some funding schemes even prefer second year applicants because they can review the student’s university academic record … Read more
The Shoprite Group bursary programme helps South African students study scarce skills while receiving financial support during university. The programme is funded by the Shoprite Group, which is the largest private sector employer in South Africa and a major retail company across the continent. The bursary provides a full funding package that can cover tuition … Read more