Bursaries

Studying medicine and health sciences in South Africa is expensive due to the length of medical degrees, clinical training, and specialised equipment costs.  Medical bursaries help students cover tuition, accommodation, books, and living expenses so they can complete their studies and contribute to the country’s healthcare system.  Medical bursaries are available from government departments, healthcare … Read more

Commerce is one of the broadest study fields in South Africa and includes accounting, finance, economics, business management, marketing, and human resources. Because these skills are in high demand, many government departments, banks, corporations, and education trusts offer bursaries to support commerce students. These bursaries often cover tuition, books, accommodation, and sometimes include internships or … Read more

Arts bursaries in South Africa support students studying creative fields such as fine arts, music, film, design, theatre, and cultural studies. These bursaries are offered by government departments, arts councils, private institutions, and industry organisations to develop creative talent and support the country’s cultural sector. Which arts bursaries are available in South Africa for 2027? … Read more

Accounting is listed as a scarce skill in South Africa, which means there are many bursaries available from government, banks, audit firms, and private companies for students who want to study accounting or become Chartered Accountants. These bursaries help cover tuition, accommodation, books, and sometimes provide a stipend, making them one of the most accessible … Read more

Career Wise is a specialized bursary and scholarship administration company based in Johannesburg. Since 1999, the organization has acted as a primary link between corporate sponsors and students. They manage the recruitment, selection, and administrative tracking of high-potential students, particularly those in scarce-skills sectors. Core Services and Functions Career Wise operates a central database that … Read more

Bursaries for student debt are designed to help learners who are already registered at higher education institutions and need financial assistance to cover outstanding fees. These bursaries do not usually fund new tuition but pay off arrears to allow students to continue their studies without financial interruption. Funding is often offered by government programmes, corporate … Read more

South Africa faces a major shortage of qualified teachers in subjects such as mathematics, science, and technology. To address this challenge, the TEACH South Africa programme recruits university graduates with strong STEM backgrounds and places them in under-resourced schools. The programme allows graduates to start teaching even if they did not originally study education at … Read more

Many South African bursary programmes close their applications during the first quarter of the year. March is an important deadline period because several government and corporate bursaries stop accepting applications during this month. Students who are still searching for funding for the 2026 or 2027 academic year should act quickly before these opportunities close. Bursaries … Read more

Thousands of South African students rely on funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to pay for university or TVET college studies. The scheme provides financial support to eligible students from low income households who want to access higher education. Each year applicants check their application progress online to see whether they have been … Read more

The Allan Gray Fellowship is one of the most competitive and prestigious funding programmes available to South African students. The fellowship focuses on developing future entrepreneurs who want to build businesses and create economic growth in South Africa. The programme is offered by the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and targets high potential Grade 12 learners … Read more