Find the latest bursaries for 2026 and 2027 to fund your tertiary education. This section features verified funding opportunities from government bodies like NSFAS, private foundations, and corporate schemes. Access application forms, eligibility requirements, and advice on writing winning motivational letters for student debt and full-cost bursaries.
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The UNISA BANKSETA Bursary 2027 provides funding support for students studying banking, finance, accounting, and related fields at the University of South Africa, with the aim of building skilled professionals for the financial sector in South Africa. About UNISA and BANKSETA The University of South Africa (UNISA) is one of the largest distance learning institutions […]
SNG Grant Thornton offers a bursary linked to its Chartered Accountant training pathway for students who want to build a career in accounting and auditing in South Africa. About SNG Grant Thornton SNG Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to businesses across South Africa and globally.
The Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo (SNG) Bursary 2027 is a career-focused accounting bursary that supports South African students who want to become Chartered Accountants, offering both financial funding and professional development opportunities. About SizweNtsalubaGobodo (SNG) SizweNtsalubaGobodo is one of the largest black-owned audit and advisory firms in South Africa. The firm was formed through a merger
The Schoeman Coetzee Bursary is a niche accounting bursary designed for students who are pursuing a Chartered Accountant pathway and want both financial support and practical audit experience while studying. About Schoeman Coetzee Inc. Schoeman Coetzee Inc. is a South African auditing firm with over 40 years of combined experience from its founders. The firm
The SAIPA Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity offered by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants for students who want to study accounting but cannot afford university costs, with full financial support for a BCom Accounting degree. About the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) The South African Institute of Professional Accountants is
The RSM Education Trust Bursary is a targeted funding opportunity for black female students in South Africa who are pursuing advanced studies in Accounting, Law, or Information Technology and need financial support to continue their academic journey. About RSM South Africa RSM South Africa is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and consulting
The PwC Bursary 2027 is one of the most competitive accounting bursaries in South Africa, designed for students who want to become Chartered Accountants and need financial support to complete their studies. About PwC South Africa PricewaterhouseCoopers, commonly known as PwC, is a global professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and consulting services to
The Nicasia Holdings & AON Bursary is a financial support programme aimed at South African students who are already studying and need funding to continue their qualifications in high-demand fields. About Nicasia Holdings and AON Nicasia Holdings is a South African private company founded in 2020 that focuses on youth empowerment, career development, and bursary
The Moore Bursary is a career-linked funding opportunity for South African students who want to become Chartered Accountants. It supports strong academic performers while offering a clear path into a training contract with the firm after graduation. About Moore South Africa Moore South Africa is part of a global accounting and advisory network with operations
The Momentum Investments Bursary 2027 is a full funding opportunity for South African students who want to study finance-related degrees. It is designed to support high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds while preparing them for careers in the investment industry. About Momentum Investments Momentum Investments is part of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, a major financial services group
The Mazars Bursary 2027 is a career-focused funding opportunity for South African students who want to study Chartered Accountancy, and it supports academically strong students with financial need while preparing them for professional training within a global accounting firm. About Mazars Mazars is an international accounting, auditing, and consulting firm that was founded in France
The Manitou Bursary 2027 is a funding opportunity for South African students who want to study Accounting or Engineering, and it is offered by a global equipment manufacturing company to support academically strong students who cannot afford tuition fees. About Manitou Group Manitou Group is an international company that designs and manufactures material handling, lifting,
The IMAS Bursary 2027 is a funding programme designed for unemployed South African youth who want to pursue globally recognised accounting qualifications such as CIMA and ACCA, and it focuses on developing skilled professionals who can work in finance, management, and business strategy. About the Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy The Institute of Management
The FEMEF Mike Ilsley Memorial Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded opportunity for South African students who want to become Chartered Accountants, and it supports high-performing students who cannot afford university costs while preparing them for leadership roles in the finance sector. About the Scholarship Providers The scholarship is offered through a partnership between the
The FASSET Study Debt Assistance Grant 2027 is a funding opportunity aimed at helping South African graduates clear unpaid university or NSFAS debt after completing finance and accounting qualifications so they can access certificates, register professionally, and move forward in their careers. About FASSET The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority is
The FASSET Bursary 2027 is a funding opportunity for South African students who want to study in finance, accounting, and related fields, and it is offered by the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority to help build skills in a sector that drives the country’s economy. About FASSET The Finance and Accounting
Applications are yet to open for a prestigious bursary opportunity aimed at high-achieving South African students, with the Ernest Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Bursary supporting postgraduate studies and academic development for the 2027 academic year. Introduction to the Company The Ernest Oppenheimer Memorial Trust is a South African charitable organisation established in 1958 in honour of
The Cape Gate funding is a fully funded bursary opportunity aimed at South African students who want to study Chartered Accountancy, with the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary offering full financial support for the 2027 academic year. Introduction to the Company Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd is a leading South African manufacturer and distributor of
Applications will soon open for a fully funded bursary opportunity aimed at students pursuing Chartered Accountancy, with BDO South Africa offering financial support and career development through its Thrive Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. About BDO South Africa BDO South Africa is part of the global BDO network, which provides audit, tax, advisory,
Applications are now open for a fully funded bursary opportunity aimed at students who want to become Chartered Accountants, with the Auditor-General of South Africa offering full financial support and structured career training for the 2027 academic year. About the Company The Auditor-General of South Africa is the country’s supreme audit institution responsible for auditing
Applications are now open for a fully funded bursary opportunity aimed at South African students pursuing a career in Chartered Accountancy, with the A2A Kopano Inc. Bursary offering financial support and career development for the 2027 academic year. Introduction to the Company A2A Kopano Inc. is a professional services firm that provides auditing, taxation, advisory,
Sappi is officially inviting South African students to apply for their undergraduate bursary program. This initiative is designed to support high-achieving students pursuing careers in Engineering and Forestry Science at recognized South African universities. As a global leader in dissolving pulp and paper-based solutions, Sappi provides this funding to secure a pipeline of skilled professionals
The PN Foundation Bursary 2027 is now open for South African students who want to pursue artisan and technical training at TVET colleges. This bursary is specifically designed for learners who prefer hands-on, skills-based careers rather than university degrees. If you’re planning to study trades like plumbing, electrical work, or carpentry, this is one of
The applications are now open for the City of Johannesburg Bursary 2026. This opportunity is available to youth permanently residing in Johannesburg who wish to pursue full-time undergraduate studies in South Africa. The municipality is offering 200 bursaries aimed at supporting students academically and financially. The bursary covers essential study costs and is awarded based
The applications are now open for the Lucha Lunako Bursary 2026 under The Youth Have It™ Fund. This initiative is designed to support young people in tertiary education by providing financial assistance to help them complete their studies without the burden of outstanding fees. The program targets students who need support to graduate and build
Applications will soon open for a fully funded bursary opportunity from Umgeni Water for the 2027 academic year. This opportunity will offer financial support to South African students studying in water-related and engineering fields. Umgeni Water is a state-owned entity responsible for supplying bulk potable water in KwaZulu-Natal. The organisation plays a key role in
Applications are soon to open for a fully funded bursary opportunity from Rand Water for the 2027 academic year to offer qualified students financial support to study in water-related and technical fields. Rand Water is the largest bulk water utility in Africa and supplies clean drinking water to Gauteng and other parts of South Africa.
Applications are expected to open for a fully funded bursary opportunity from Transnet SOC Ltd for the 2027 academic year. The opportunity will give South African students financial support to study in engineering, logistics, and commercial fields. Transnet is the largest freight transport and logistics company in South Africa. The company manages rail, ports, and
Eskom is expected to open its 2027 bursary intake soon and offer interested candidates full financial support in high-demand fields linked to the country’s energy sector. Eskom is South Africa’s main electricity provider and one of the largest power utilities in Africa. The company generates and supplies most of the country’s electricity and plays a
Applications are expected to open for a fully funded bursary opportunity from Samancor Chrome for the 2027 academic year. They offer South African students financial support to study in mining, engineering, and related fields. Samancor Chrome is one of the largest ferrochrome producers in the world and plays a major role in South Africa’s mining
