Education/Teaching Bursaries & Opportunities 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.

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.

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.

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.

You could receive R200 per day while completing 12 months of culinary training through the Department of Tourism Culinary Skills Programme 2026/2027.

You have your Matric certificate. You want to work.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has opened a Pharmacist Internship for BPharm graduates who want to complete practical pharmacy training in a busy retail environment.

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.

Young people in the Northern Cape who want to build a career in emergency medical services have an important study opportunity for 2027.

Applications are open for 20 places in the 2027 Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care, a full-time programme designed to prepare successful candidates for entry into the Emergency Care Assistant profession.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

James Fisher invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Trainee Coded Welder and Mechanical Fitter Programme 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 qualifying South African citizens who are residents of Limpopo Province to apply for the 2027 Bursary Programme.

Before submitting your details for one of the 60 Limpopo Public Works graduate internships, match your qualification to the correct reference number. Checking all 18 references in the government circular also revealed different document rules for online and physical submissions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarships South Africa 2027 The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) is inviting students to apply for their scholarship programmes, for the 2027 academic year.

For many unemployed young people, the difference between wanting a career in law enforcement and actually beginning one can come down to a single decision: applying when an opportunity finally appears.

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.

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 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.

Rhodes University is recruiting a Counselling Psychology Intern for 2027, offering a 12-month placement at its Student Counselling Centre with a basic salary of R18,568.90 per month before statutory deductions.

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.

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.

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.

South Africans interested in building careers in engineering maintenance, electrical work and chemical plant operations can now apply for the Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnership Programme 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stellenbosch Municipality is giving unemployed youth an opportunity to complete Peace Officer and Traffic Warden training through the Expanded Public Works Programme.

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.

Thorn Castle Apprenticeships 2026 are open for unemployed youth who want practical training in welding and electrical work.

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).

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.

If you can weld, code, cook, repair vehicles, work with electrical systems, style hair or demonstrate another specialised practical skill, WorldSkills South Africa 2027 could put that ability on a national stage.

Applications are officially open for the WorldSkills South Africa 2027 National Competition, giving talented students, apprentices, learners and qualifying skilled candidates across South Africa an opportunity to demonstrate their practical abilities on a national stage.

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.

Zurel Bros SA has opened Millwright and Fitting apprenticeship opportunities for 2026, giving technically qualified candidates an opportunity to develop practical artisan skills through workplace-based training.