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.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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