Accounting/Finance Bursaries & Opportunities in South Africa 2026

Absa Group Limited invites South African Industrial and Organisational Psychology Masters students to apply for the Industrial and Organisational Psychology Internship Programme 2027.

Absa Group Limited invites South African Industrial and Organisational Psychology Masters students to apply for the Industrial and Organisational Psychology Internship Programme 2027.

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.

African Union invites students and recent graduates from AU Member States to apply for the Internship Program 2026.

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.

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.

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) invites suitably qualified accounting graduates and students to apply for the 2027 SAICA Training Contract under the Young Professionals CA Programme in the Western Cape and North West.

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.

Babette Taute Scholarship South Africa 2027 The Babette Taute Trust is inviting students to apply for the Babette Taute Honours Scholarship, 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.

Do you have Matric, a Code B driver’s licence and live in Mpumalanga? You could receive R5,000 monthly through the Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership 2026/2027.

Imagine spending another year searching for employment, only to discover that an opportunity you qualified for had been advertised - and you never submitted an application. For many unemployed young people in Mpumalanga, becoming a Traffic Officer represents more than wearing a uniform.

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.

Coronation Fund Managers invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Research Analyst Trainee Programme 2026 / 2027 in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

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.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is offering a 24-month internship programme running from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2028.

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.

Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship South Africa 2027 The Energy Mobility Education Trust is inviting students to apply for their scholarship programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Engen Limited invites high-performing South African graduates and final-year students to apply for the Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 / 2027 in Cape Town.

Finishing your qualification is an achievement. But there is a question that eventually confronts almost every graduate: What happens after graduation?

South African graduates looking to launch a career in finance and accounting often face the same challenge: employers want experience, but gaining that first experience can be difficult.

Eskom invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for multiple Graduate in Training Programme 2026 opportunities across Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

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.

FirstRand Bank India is inviting applications for its Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy 2027 - a contract-based graduate programme that trains top finance graduates for client-facing careers in private banking and wealth management.

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.

South African graduates who want to build careers in private banking, financial planning, investments and wealth management have an important 2027 graduate opportunity to investigate.

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.

Genesis Analytics has opened applications for its Global Young Professionals Programme 2027, creating an opportunity for postgraduate students, recent postgraduates and early-career professionals interested in consulting, economics, development, public policy, data analysis and impact-focused

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.

You could receive R8,174.75 monthly through the Government Printing Works Internship Programme 2026. However, checking the official notice reveals three important conditions: you must select the correct reference number, use the new Z83 form and keep emailed documents within 2MB.

South African unemployed graduates looking for government workplace experience can apply for the Government Printing Works (GPW) Internship Programme 2026 intake, which offers 45 internship positions across 37 placement areas.

The Government Printing Works (GPW) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 45 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for the 2027 / 2029 financial year.

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.

We examined Kopanang Gold Mine’s official Engineering Artisan Development Learnership form and found a costly mistake to avoid: uploading the same document in every field invalidates your submission.

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.

Before preparing your documents, check one important requirement: this KVR Training intake is intended for unemployed South Africans with disabilities, aged 18 to 28. The programme lists a R5,196 monthly stipend, 12 months of training in Kempton Park and a closing date of 31 October 2026.

You have your Matric certificate. You are ready to work.

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.

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.

Lesaka Technologies is recruiting high-performing graduates and final-year students for its APEX Graduate Programme 2027, with successful candidates becoming permanent employees from Day One rather than temporary interns.

Lesaka Technologies invites high-performing graduates and final-year students to apply for the APEX Graduate Programme 2027 - Future Leaders Accelerator in Johannesburg.

There is a moment in almost every graduate’s life when the qualification is finished - or almost finished - and a much harder question appears: What happens next? You can spend months sending applications for roles that want experience you have not yet had the opportunity to build.

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.

Limpopo College of Nursing has opened its 2027 student nurse intake with two separate nursing programmes: the three-year Diploma in Nursing: General (R.171) and the one-year Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (R.169).

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 unemployed South African graduates who require workplace experience to apply for 60 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2027 - 2029 across the province.

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.

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.

Are you currently in Grade 12 and interested in Civil Engineering? If so, the Martin & East Matric Gap Year Programme 2027 could be one of the most valuable opportunities available to South African learners.

Milpark Education invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Student Engagement Hub Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027.

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.

Moshal Scholarship Program South Africa 2027 The Moshal Program is inviting students to apply for their scholarship 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.

The National Department of Health invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026 - 2028 in Pretoria.

If you have a Microbiology or Biotechnology qualification, the National Department of Health Internships 2026 - 2028 could give you 24 months of practical experience.

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.

The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Kimberley.

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.

PSG Financial Services invites South African graduates to apply for the PSG Graduate Programme 2027.

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.

If you’re a graduate looking to break into South Africa’s competitive financial services industry, this opportunity could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

The PSG Graduate Programme 2027 gives ambitious graduates a structured path into financial services, fintech, investment, engineering and data-related career fields.

A top South African financial company is quietly recruiting high-performing graduates - and this could be your fastest path into a high-paying career.

PSG Financial Services is accepting applications for its 2027 Graduate Programme, offering qualifying South African graduates a 12-month opportunity to gain practical workplace experience, structured training and professional mentorship.

A major graduate opportunity is open for high-performing South African graduates who want to build careers in financial services, technology, data, engineering and business.

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.

Unemployed South African youth who have completed Matric and want to gain their first meaningful workplace experience have an opportunity to apply for the Rohlig-Grindrod Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026/2027.

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

Do you have Matric, N4, N5 or N6 and want workplace experience? The SAHPRA Business Administration Learnership 2026 offers 12 months of training and a monthly stipend.

Perhaps you went further and obtained an N4, N5 or N6 certificate. You have been applying for jobs, updating your CV and hoping someone will finally give you an opportunity.

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 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.

Do you have Matric but no work experience? The SITA Cloud Administrator Learnership 2026 offers nine places, 12 months of IT training and R5,500 monthly for selected candidates.

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.

Spirit Education Foundation High School Scholarship South Africa 2028 The Spirit Education Foundation Trust, partnered with the Cape Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology, is inviting students to apply for their scholarship programme for the 2028 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.

South African science graduates looking for an opportunity to gain practical laboratory, research and bioprocessing experience have a specialised internship opportunity to consider through the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Bioprocessing Internship Programme 2026.

You do not need a university degree to meet the published education requirement for the Telenetix System Development Learnership 2026. With Matric, you could access IT training in Bloemfontein and receive a reported R2,599 monthly stipend.

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

Transnet invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for the Artisan in Training Apprenticeship Programme 2026 / 2027 in various technical trades.

Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd invites South African TVET College students residing in Kariega and Gqeberha to apply for the Experiential Trainee Programme 2026 within the Learning Academy - Human Resources (Kariega).

Western Cape Blood Service is recruiting third-year Bachelor of Health Sciences students for a one-year Medical Laboratory Scientist internship in blood transfusion. The programme funds fourth-year study through a bursary, includes a stipend and provides practical laboratory training.

This is a World Bank Group legal internship for current law students through the WBG Pioneers programme. It offers hands-on legal experience within the World Bank Legal Vice Presidency, working on research, contract review, drafting and team-based projects.

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.

Zeda Ltd invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 across selected locations in South Africa.