Bursaries in South Africa 2026

South African students who are currently studying at a recognised higher education institution and are struggling with outstanding fees for the 2026 academic year have a new funding opportunity to investigate.

Unlike many bursaries aimed at students preparing to begin a new academic year, the African Global Skills Academy and Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026 focuses on students who are already studying and still owe fees for the current academic year.

Amandla Omoya Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 The Amandla Omoya Trust is inviting students to apply for their community bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

And 310 Group Bursary South Africa 2027 310 The And 310 Group is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Astron Energy Bursary South Africa 2027 Astron Energy is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) invites qualifying South African students to apply for the AGSA Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary 2027 Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

AWS Skills Development Bursary South Africa 2027 Amazon is inviting students to apply for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills Development Bursary, for the 2027 academic year.

Bakwena Bursary South Africa 2027 The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd (Bakwena) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2027 The BASF South Africa Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Boston City Campus Bursary South Africa 2026 / 2027 Boston City Campus was established in 1991 and currently has over 100 courses in Higher Certificate, Diploma, Degree, and Postgraduate Occupational courses and Short learning programmes.

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Ntombikayise Tom Bursary Fund, for the 2027 academic year.

Cape Wools SA Bursary South Africa 2027 Cape Wools SA is inviting students to apply for the bursary funding, through the Wool Industry Bursary Trust, for the 2027 academic year.

Young people who permanently reside in Johannesburg and want to pursue full-time undergraduate studies in 2027 have a major new funding opportunity.

The City of Johannesburg Municipality invites South African youth who permanently reside in Johannesburg to apply for 200 bursary opportunities for the 2027 academic year.

City of Johannesburg (COJ) Bursary South Africa 2027 The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Clicks Foundation Bursary South Africa 2027 The Clicks Foundation is inviting students to apply for their Bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) has opened an exciting opportunity for South African students who are passionate about shaping the country’s future through land development, planning, mapping, surveying and geographic information systems.

South32 invites eligible South African students residing within the King Cetshwayo District in KwaZulu-Natal to apply for the Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi Bursary Scheme for the 2027 academic year.

Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary South Africa 2027 South32 is inviting students to apply for the Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi Bursary Scheme, for the 2027 academic year.

Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 The Emfuleni Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Grade 12 learners living within the Emfuleni Local Municipality who are planning to continue their studies in 2027 have an important local bursary opportunity to consider.

South African university students looking for financial support for the 2027 academic year have a significant scholarship opportunity to consider.

Etion Create invites qualifying South African university students to apply for the Etion Create Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Etion Create Bursary South Africa 2027 Etion Create is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year. 2 bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields: BEng Electronics and/or BEng Computer Engineering.

Fasken Scholarship South Africa 2027 Fasken is inviting students to apply for their scholarship programme, for the 2027 academic year. Fasken will be awarding 2 scholarship, in honour of respected former colleagues, Lundi Gadla and Ricci Schwab Lyons.

The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation (FREF) invites eligible South African students to apply for the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Honours Bursary South Africa 2027 The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation (FREF) is inviting students to apply for their Bursary Programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The Free State Provincial Government has opened its 2027 Full-Time Bursary Programme for unemployed young people aged 18 to 35 who live in the province. Current Grade 12 learners and students already accepted or enrolled at recognised universities and universities of technology may qualify.

The Free State Office of the Premier invites eligible South African students residing in the Free State province to apply for the Free State Provincial Government Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Young people in the Free State who want to study towards a Diploma or Degree in 2027 have an important provincial funding opportunity to consider.

Funza Lushaka Bursary South Africa 2027 The Department of Education is inviting students to apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Garden Route District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

George Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 The George Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Glencore Bursary Opportunities 2026-2027 are now open for Grade 12 learners and current university students who want support for selected fields of study. The bursary may cover tuition, registration, residence, meals, prescribed textbooks and computer support where required by the university.

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) invites South African students to apply for the ISFAP Bursary 2027.

South African students who need university funding for the 2027 academic year have another important opportunity to consider alongside NSFAS.

ISFAP Bursary South Africa 2027 ISFAP is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded to students from the “missing middle”, for studies in “Occupations of High Demand”.

ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary South Africa 2027 ISFAP is inviting students to apply for their Postgraduate bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

JDK Benefit Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 The JDK Benefit Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

JG Afrika invites qualifying South African students to apply for the JG Afrika Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

JG Afrika Bursary South Africa 2027 JG Afrika is inviting students to apply for their Bursary Programme, for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Civil Engineering (BSc or BEng degree).

Jones & Wagener invites South African students to apply for the Bursary Programme 2026.

JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary South Africa 2027 The JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 The Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust (KN Inzuzo Trust) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

KPMG invites qualifying South African students to apply for the KPMG Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

KPMG Bursary South Africa 2027 KPMG is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmes, for the 2027 academic year.

KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority Bursary South Africa 2027 The KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Bursary South Africa 2027 The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), is inviting students to apply for their bursary

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements Bursary South Africa 2027 The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

KwaZulu-Natal Grade 12 learners and undergraduate students who want to pursue careers in engineering have an important provincial bursary opportunity for the 2027 academic year.

KwaZulu-Natal learners and university students who want to build careers in economics, economic research, policy analysis, development economics and related fields have a new funding opportunity for the 2027 academic year.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA) invites qualifying Grade 12 learners and undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds in KwaZulu-Natal to apply for the Engineering Bursary Programme 2027.

The KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority invites qualifying South African students residing in KwaZulu-Natal to apply for the KZN Tourism and Film Authority Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Students planning careers in agricultural engineering, civil engineering or veterinary medicine have a new funding opportunity for 2027. The LDARD External Bursary Programme can cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and a monthly allowance, with applications closing at 16:00 on 30 October 2026.

Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 The Letsatsi Borutho Trust is inviting students to apply for their community bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) is inviting qualifying South African students and prospective students to apply for its External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Limpopo Department of Public Works Bursary South Africa 2027 The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure invites qualifying South African citizens who are residents of Limpopo Province to apply for the 2027 Bursary Programme.

The MacMillan Foundation invites eligible Black South African female students to apply for the Postgraduate Architecture Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

MacMillan Foundation Bursary South Africa 2027 The MacMillan Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded to Black female students, for studies towards a Postgraduate Architecture Degree.

Magalies Water invites young South Africans aged 18 to 35 years to apply for the External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

South African students planning to study towards qualifications in engineering, water care, science, biotechnology, microbiology and information and communication technology (ICT) in 2027 have a new funding opportunity to consider.

Martin & East Gap Year and Bursary South Africa 2027 - 2028 & Martin & East is inviting students to apply for their Matric Gap Year programme, for the 2027 academic year, followed by their Bursary programme for the 2028 academic year.

Mohau Capital Bursary South Africa 2027 Mohau Capital is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Monocle Foundation Bursary South Africa 2027 The Monocle Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The Motsepe Foundation invites academically deserving South African students who demonstrate financial need to apply for the Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

South African learners and students preparing for tertiary education in 2027 have an important funding opportunity to consider through the Motsepe Foundation Bursary Programme for 2027.

Mulilo invites qualifying South African students from selected Northern Cape municipalities to apply for the Mulilo Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Mulilo Bursary South Africa 2027 Mulilo is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Nkangala District Municipality invites qualifying South African students residing within the Nkangala District Municipality area to apply for the 2027 Bursary Programme.

South African graduates and students looking for funding and workplace experience in the construction and built environment sector now have another important opportunity to consider.

Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027 The Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) is inviting students to apply for the office of the premier bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

NSFAS Funding 2027: Applications, Eligibility, Allowances & How to Apply The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides government-funded financial assistance to eligible South African students who cannot afford the cost of studying at public universities and TVET colleges.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) invites eligible South African students and prospective students to apply for funding for the 2027 academic year. NSFAS applications for 2027 officially opened on 18 September 2026 and will close on 31 October 2026.

Unemployed young people aged 18 to 35 could receive substantial support for university studies in 2027 through the Free State Provincial Government Full Time Bursary Programme.

Oudtshoorn Local Municipality invites Grade 12 learners and students who have already completed Grade 12 to apply for the External Municipal Study Assistance Programme 2027.

Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) Bursaries 2027 The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa invites students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2027 academic year.

PSG invites qualifying South African students to apply for the PSG Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

South African students studying towards selected science, engineering and commerce qualifications have an opportunity to apply for the PSG Financial Services Bursary Programme for 2027.

PSG Bursary South Africa 2027 PSG is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) Bursary South Africa 2027 Richards Bay Coal Terminal Proprietary Limited (RBCT) is inviting students to apply for their Community Bursary Fund, for the 2027 academic year.

Rio Tinto/ Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursary South Africa 2027 Rio Tinto/ Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Rustenburg Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 The Rustenburg Municipality is inviting students to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Programme, for the 2027 academic year.

SAAFoST Bursary South Africa: Matric Students 2027 The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmes, for the 2027 academic year.

SAAFoST Bursary South Africa: Undergraduate Students 2027 The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmes, for the 2027 academic year.

South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) Bursary 2027 The South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) Bursaries 2027 The South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmes, for the 2027 academic year.

Silulumanzi (RF) (Pty) Ltd invites qualifying South African students and undergraduates interested in careers within the water, engineering, science and technical sectors to apply for the Silulumanzi External Bursary Scheme for the 2027 academic year.

Silulumanzi has opened its 2027 External Bursary Scheme for students pursuing engineering, science, environmental, information technology and technical qualifications linked to the water industry.

There is a particular kind of disappointment that is difficult to explain: qualifying for further study, knowing what career you want, and then discovering that your family cannot afford to get you there.

The SIOC-CDT Bursary Programme 2027 is offering comprehensive funding to qualifying students from five beneficiary communities, covering registration and tuition, accommodation, prescribed study materials, a once-off laptop and a monthly stipend.

Students and learners from selected communities in the Northern Cape have an important funding opportunity for the 2027 academic year.

The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) invites qualifying learners and students from selected beneficiary communities to apply for the SIOC-CDT Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Soil Science Society of South Africa Bursary 2027 The Soil Science Society of South Africa is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.

South African students studying towards qualifications in Geomatics, Land Surveying, Engineering Surveying, Geographic Information Science (GISc), Mine Surveying, Geoinformatics and related spatial-science fields have an important funding opportunity to consider for their studies.

The South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) invites qualifying South African students to apply for the SAGC Council Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) Bursary 2027 The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

STET Bursary South Africa 2027 STET (Support Teacher Empowerment Trust) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Tiger Brands Bursary South Africa 2027 Tiger Brands is inviting students to apply for their Graduate Bursary Programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Xylem SA Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 The Xylem SA Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.