Bursaries

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

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more