Bursaries

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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? … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more