Bursaries & Opportunities in National

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Magalies Water invites qualifying South African students to apply for the External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The bursary is available for studies in Engineering, Water Care, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The SARB/BER Trainee Programme 2027 is open for South African Economics graduates who want to build a career in economic research, forecasting and analysis.

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.

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 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.

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.