Bursaries and Fundings

This category provides information about bursaries, scholarships, grants, and financial aid opportunities available to South African students. We publish funding opportunities from universities, government departments, private companies, and foundations to help learners access financial support for their studies.

Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary 2027 for Matric Learners in South Africa: Your Entrepreneurial Journey Starts Here

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Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary 2027

The Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary 2027 is widely regarded as one of the most selective undergraduate funding programmes in Southern Africa. It is not simply a bursary that pays tuition — it is a long-term development programme designed to identify young people with entrepreneurial potential and support them throughout university and beyond. Run by … Read more

City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary Programme 2026 (Undergraduate Funding for Local Students)

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City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary Programme 2026

The City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary Programme 2026 is designed to help local residents pursue tertiary education in fields that support municipal development and public service delivery. For many students in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, the biggest barrier to university or college is funding. This bursary aims to close that gap by supporting academically capable students … Read more

SASCP Bursary 2026 (South African Society of Crop Production): Sow the Seeds of Success

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SASCP Bursary 2026 (South African Society of Crop Production)

SASCP Bursary 2026: Students interested in agriculture, crop science, and sustainable food production can apply for the 2026 bursary programme offered by the South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP). The society has supported agricultural research and student development in South Africa for decades, and this bursary is designed to assist students already studying within … Read more

Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) Bursary 2027 — Guide for South African Students

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Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) Bursary 2027

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) bursary 2027 is one of the most important funding options for South African students who fall into the so-called “missing middle.” These are families who earn too much to qualify for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding but still cannot realistically afford university costs. Application closing date: … Read more

ABSA Bursary Programme 2026 (South Africa): Eligibility, Fields Covered & Application Guide

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ABSA Bursary Programme 2026

The ABSA Bursary Programme 2026 is one of South Africa’s better-known corporate bursaries aimed at high-performing students pursuing careers in finance, data, technology, and other critical business fields. Unlike many bursaries that only cover tuition, this programme often combines financial support with career development opportunities, including mentorship, workplace exposure, and possible graduate pathways within the … Read more

Department of Tourism Bursaries 2026: Fully Funded Support for Tourism, Data, and Public Sector Skills

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Department of Tourism Bursaries 2026

Department of Tourism Bursaries 2026: South Africa’s tourism sector supports thousands of businesses, from guesthouses and tour operators to data analysts and policy planners working behind the scenes. To strengthen the skills pipeline feeding this industry, the Department of Tourism offers a fully funded bursary programme for students studying fields linked to tourism development and … Read more

Trans Hex Bursary Programme 2026: (Mining, Engineering & Marine Studies)

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Trans Hex Bursary Programme 2026

The Trans Hex Bursary Programme 2026 is designed to support South African students who want to pursue careers in mining, engineering, marine operations, and environmental sciences. If you’re studying in a field connected to mining or maritime operations, this bursary can significantly reduce the financial pressure of tertiary education while positioning you for a specialised … Read more

CSIR Doctoral Studentship Space Engineering Opportunity for Engineering Researchers 2026

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CSIR Doctoral Studentship Space Engineering 2026

The CSIR Doctoral Studentship Space Engineering opportunity is aimed at postgraduate researchers who want to pursue doctoral-level research in advanced space technology fields. The programme is offered by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a major South African research organisation that focuses on developing technologies that contribute to economic development and national capability. … Read more