Bursaries

The Vodacom Bursary Programme funds students who want to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees that support the country’s growing digital economy. Vodacom is one of Africa’s largest telecommunications companies and invests heavily in developing digital talent through education funding. The bursary helps high performing students who have financial need to complete university studies … Read more

Engineering remains one of the most funded study fields in South Africa because mining companies constantly need skilled engineers to operate mines, processing plants, and large industrial infrastructure. Many mining companies sponsor university students through bursary programmes that cover study costs and offer work experience during holidays. These bursaries often include tuition fees, accommodation support, … Read more

Many South African students start university without funding and only begin searching for bursaries after their first year. This situation is very common because several bursary programmes accept applications from students who are already studying at a university. Some funding schemes even prefer second year applicants because they can review the student’s university academic record … Read more

The Shoprite Group bursary programme helps South African students study scarce skills while receiving financial support during university. The programme is funded by the Shoprite Group, which is the largest private sector employer in South Africa and a major retail company across the continent. The bursary provides a full funding package that can cover tuition … Read more

The Thuthuka Bursary Fund is a major transformation bursary in South Africa that supports students who want to become Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)). The programme is run by South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and has provided funding to academically strong and financially needy African and Coloured students. This bursary opens applications early each year … Read more

The GCR Academy Bursary is offered by the Gauteng City Region Academy under the Gauteng Department of Education. It is designed to support students from the Gauteng province who want to study at an accredited and registered Post School Education and Training institution in South Africa. The bursary is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate … Read more

Nursing bursaries are one of the main ways South African students can fund studies in the health sector. Government and public institutions offer these bursaries to train skilled nurses for public hospitals and clinics. Funding is aimed at students who want to study nursing or related healthcare qualifications at South African universities or universities of … Read more

The Standard Bank Bursary Programme supports South African students who want to study commerce, finance, and business related degrees. It is designed to help academically strong students who demonstrate financial need complete their university studies. Funding is available for undergraduate and honours degrees at recognised South African universities. The bursary aims to develop skilled professionals … Read more

The Funza Lushaka Bursary is one of the largest government funded education bursaries in South Africa. The programme supports students who want to become qualified teachers in public schools. Funding is provided to help students complete recognised teaching qualifications at South African universities. The bursary is managed by the Department of Basic Education in partnership … Read more

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme is a financial aid initiative that supports students from low income and “missing middle” households. The programme was created through collaboration between government and private sector partners. Its goal is to improve access to higher education and support the development of skilled professionals. Unlike many funding programmes, ISFAP provides … Read more