Kate Nkanda 
The Thuthuka Bursary Fund is a major transformation bursary in South Africa that supports students who want to become Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)). The programme is run by South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and has provided funding to academically strong and financially needy African and Coloured students. This bursary opens applications early each year … Read more
The GCR Academy Bursary is offered by the Gauteng City Region Academy under the Gauteng Department of Education. It is designed to support students from the Gauteng province who want to study at an accredited and registered Post School Education and Training institution in South Africa. The bursary is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate … Read more
Nursing bursaries are one of the main ways South African students can fund studies in the health sector. Government and public institutions offer these bursaries to train skilled nurses for public hospitals and clinics. Funding is aimed at students who want to study nursing or related healthcare qualifications at South African universities or universities of … Read more
The Standard Bank Bursary Programme supports South African students who want to study commerce, finance, and business related degrees. It is designed to help academically strong students who demonstrate financial need complete their university studies. Funding is available for undergraduate and honours degrees at recognised South African universities. The bursary aims to develop skilled professionals … Read more
The Funza Lushaka Bursary is one of the largest government funded education bursaries in South Africa. The programme supports students who want to become qualified teachers in public schools. Funding is provided to help students complete recognised teaching qualifications at South African universities. The bursary is managed by the Department of Basic Education in partnership … Read more
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme is a financial aid initiative that supports students from low income and “missing middle” households. The programme was created through collaboration between government and private sector partners. Its goal is to improve access to higher education and support the development of skilled professionals. Unlike many funding programmes, ISFAP provides … Read more
Many students depend on financial aid to continue their studies at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa. When funding is declined or cancelled, students often have the option to submit an appeal. The appeals process allows students to provide new information or corrected documents that explain their financial or academic situation. Appeals are … Read more
The Nedbank External Bursary Programme is an education funding initiative managed by the Nedbank Educational Trust. The programme supports students who want to obtain their first undergraduate or honours degree. Funding targets fields related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and green economy development. Students who want to pursue careers in accounting, finance, and IT may … Read more
The Sasol bursary programme is a funding initiative designed to develop skilled professionals in technical fields. The programme mainly supports engineering and science degrees at South African universities. Students receive financial support to complete undergraduate studies in fields linked to the energy and chemical industries. The bursary is considered one of the most comprehensive funding … Read more
Many bursary programmes in South Africa open new application cycles between April and May each year. Students who plan to study in 2027 should begin tracking bursaries that open during this period. Government departments, private companies, and foundations often launch funding opportunities for scarce skills fields in April. These bursaries help students pay for tuition, … Read more