Bursaries

Looking for a fully funded bursary to support your forestry studies?  The Mondi Bursary 2027 is expected to open for South African students who want to study BSc Forestry with full financial support from a leading global company. Mondi Group is a global leader in packaging and paper with operations in over 30 countries. The […]

Looking for a fully funded bursary to support your studies in engineering or forestry?  The Sappi Bursary 2027 opened on March 20, 2026, for South African students who want financial support to study in high-demand technical fields. Sappi is a global company that produces paper, packaging products, and dissolving wood pulp used in textiles and

Looking for a fully funded bursary to support your studies in mining, engineering, or related fields? The Harmony Gold Bursary 2027 is expected to open in October to offer South African students full financial support to study in scarce skills areas. Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is one of the largest gold producers in South

Applications are expected to open for a fully funded bursary opportunity from Sibanye-Stillwater for the 2027 academic year, giving South African students a chance to study in high-demand mining and engineering fields with full financial support. Sibanye-Stillwater is one of the largest precious metals mining companies in the world. The company produces gold and platinum

Looking for a fully funded bursary to support your studies in mining, engineering, or commerce? Applications are expected to open for the Glencore Bursary 2027, giving South African students a chance to study with full financial support from Glencore. Glencore is one of the world’s largest natural resource companies with operations in over 50 countries.

Looking for a fully funded bursary to support your studies in mining engineering?  Applications for the Exxaro Bursary Programme are expected to open for the 2027 academic year. The bursary will be offering comprehensive financial support and career development opportunities for students pursuing mining-related qualifications. About Exxaro and What They Do Exxaro Resources is one

If you hope to apply for the Absa Fellowship Programme, you need to understand early that this is not a simple bursary application, it is an entire leadership selection scheme. Only about 50 students are selected nationally every year.  This already tells you how strict the process is and why most applicants never make it

Students who are interested in getting funded by Capitec Bank in 2027 need to understand how their bursary cycle actually works because it is not a simple “open and close portal” situation like NSFAS or some government bursaries. Capitec runs its External Bursary Programme in cycles tied to the academic year before you start studying,

Unlike other bursaries of its kind, the FNB FirstRand bursary is not just one single bursary with one portal and one deadline. FirstRand runs funding through different structures like the FNB Fund and the FirstRand Foundation, often administered by partners like StudyTrust, which means you have to track the right channel or you will miss

If you’re aiming to build a career in Chartered Accountancy and funding is your biggest concern, this is one opportunity worth paying close attention to. I came across this structured financial support initiative from Deloitte, and it’s clearly designed to identify and support high-potential students across Southern Africa. Here’s a complete breakdown of the Deloitte

If you’re aiming to become a Chartered Accountant and need financial support for your studies, the EY CA Stream Bursary 2027 is one of the most structured and career-focused opportunities currently open. I came across this opportunity directly from EY’s official platform, and if you meet the criteria, this could fund your education and secure

The Santam Bursary Programme is offered by Santam to support students pursuing careers in insurance and related fields. The bursary targets high-performing students who want to build careers in actuarial science, insurance, and risk-related disciplines. It also provides structured career development and potential employment within the company after graduation. How do you apply for the

For my students who are interested in winning an accounting bursary, I always recommend the KPMG Bursary among my top options. I always recommend it because this bursary is a smart way to get into the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. Once you are in, it makes it possible for you directly to qualify

The HCI Foundation Bursary is a funding programme offered by HCI Foundation to support financially disadvantaged South African students. The bursary focuses on undergraduate studies and aims to improve access to higher education for deserving students. It supports students across multiple disciplines at accredited South African universities. When does the HCI Foundation Bursary 2027 close?

The Nedbank External Bursary Programme is a fully funded bursary offered by Nedbank to support academically strong South African students with financial need. The bursary focuses on scarce skills fields that align with the bank’s business needs and South Africa’s economic priorities. It is one of the most competitive private bursaries in South Africa due

The Investec Chartered Accountant Scholarship is a prestigious bursary programme offered by Investec to develop future Chartered Accountants in South Africa. The programme provides full financial support and structured training for students pursuing a CA qualification through accredited universities. Applications for the 2027 intake are expected to open during 2026 based on the programme’s annual

The Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) funding instrument is offered by the National Research Foundation to support research development and international collaboration. It is not a traditional undergraduate bursary but a research funding grant mainly for postgraduate students and researchers. The programme focuses on funding travel, collaboration, and participation in academic events rather than full

The Oasis Bursary Programme is offered by Oasis Group Holdings to support academically strong students with financial need. The bursary focuses on fields linked to finance, business, law, and technology, which align with the company’s core operations. However, the most important update for 2027 applicants is that the programme has not been consistently open in

The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme is a government-funded bursary offered by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure. It supports students studying in engineering, transport, and built environment fields at selected universities in the Western Cape. The programme is designed to address skills shortages while giving financially deserving students access to higher education. When does the Masakh’iSizwe

The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is a fully funded teaching bursary in South Africa designed to develop future high-impact teachers and education leaders. The programme combines full university funding with mentorship, leadership training, and long-term support in the teaching profession. It focuses on attracting top students who are passionate about improving education and willing to teach

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program for South Africa is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship supported by the U.S. government. It allows South African graduates to study or conduct research at accredited universities in the United States. The programme is administered through the U.S. Embassy in South Africa and follows country-specific requirements. Applications for the 2027

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship is one of the most competitive bursary programmes in South Africa for high-performing students with entrepreneurial potential. The Fellowship is a bursary and development programme for Grade 12 learners entering university. It focuses on building future entrepreneurs through funding and structured training. Students receive financial support and access to

Government bursaries are funding opportunities provided or supported by the South African government to help students afford tertiary education.  These bursaries can cover tuition fees, accommodation, study materials, living allowances, and more.  They include national schemes, targeted professional funding, and department‑specific awards. Students across all fields should explore these opportunities early, as each bursary has

South African students can access a wide range of general bursaries for 2027.  These bursaries support studies across many fields and are not limited to specific degrees like engineering or teaching.  They include funding from government agencies, corporate organisations, foundations, and merit‑based awards. General bursaries can help cover tuition, accommodation, books, living allowances, and sometimes

Engineering skills are critical for South Africa’s economic growth in infrastructure, energy, transport, mining, and technology.  Funding for engineering students helps build this workforce by supporting studies in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial, mining, and other engineering fields. This bursary list includes major national, corporate, and sector-specific funding opportunities open or expected to open for

Teaching remains one of the most funded career paths in South Africa due to a national shortage of qualified educators. Government and private bursaries are designed to support students who want to study teaching and work in public schools. The 2027 intake will continue to be led by major programmes like Funza Lushaka and NSFAS,

The construction industry in South Africa continues to grow through infrastructure, housing, and transport projects. This growth creates strong demand for civil engineers, quantity surveyors, architects, and construction managers. Construction bursaries are offered by government departments, municipalities, and private companies to develop these skills. Most bursaries cover tuition, accommodation, books, and sometimes include internships or

South Africa has a growing demand for software developers, data analysts, and IT specialists across many industries. Computer Science and IT bursaries help students cover tuition, accommodation, and study costs so they can focus on building these in-demand skills. Best Computer Science bursaries in South Africa for 2027 Here are some of the top bursaries

Postgraduate bursaries are financial awards that cover part or all of the costs of completing postgraduate qualifications. Postgraduate studies include Honours, postgraduate diplomas, Master’s degrees, and doctoral (PhD) programmes. They may include tuition, research costs, living allowances, travel grants, or conference funding.Funding awards are competitive and often require good academic performance and a research plan.

Law is a high‑demand qualification in South Africa.  Funding can make the difference between completing an LLB or legal postgraduate study and struggling to afford it.  There are government, statutory fund, law firm, and corporate bursaries dedicated to supporting law students through 2027. What law bursaries are available in South Africa for 2027 Here are