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South African Bursaries

Every open bursary currently listed on SA Bursary Hub. Use the search, filters and sorting to narrow it down to the funding you actually qualify for. Looking wider? Browse every opportunity type on the opportunities page.

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68 bursaries listed, page 1 of 6

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Gauteng City Region Academy logo

Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary 2026

Gauteng City Region Academy

Provincial bursary for Gauteng residents studying scarce-skill fields.

CommerceTeachingEngineering
Full funding
NSFAS logo

NSFAS Bursary (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

NSFAS

NSFAS is the government bursary that covers the full cost of study at public universities and TVET colleges for students from households earning up to R350 000 a year, or up to R600 000 a year for students with disabilities.

all Fields
Full cost of study, including registration, tuition, learning material, living, personal care, transport or accommodation allowances
Closing date on the official page
All provinces
Apply on the official form (opens the funder’s website in a new tab)
Full funding
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Airports Company South Africa logo

ACSA Bursary Programme 2026

Airports Company South Africa

Airports Company South Africa bursaries for aviation, engineering and management students.

Civil EngineeringCommerceElectrical Engineering
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PPS Foundation logo

PPS Foundation Bursary Programme

PPS Foundation

Bursary for graduate professionals in scarce-skill fields.

Actuarial ScienceCommerceEngineering
Partial to full tuition
Closes 31 Oct 2026
All provinces
Official bursary page (opens the funder’s website in a new tab)
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Bursary provider logo

Bill Venter Educational Trust

Bursary for engineering and technology students.

Electronic EngineeringEngineeringInformation Technology
Full funding
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MTN SA Foundation logo

MTN SA Foundation Bursary 2026

MTN SA Foundation

Bursary for ICT, engineering and science students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Computer ScienceElectrical EngineeringEngineering
Full funding
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Bursary provider logo

Motsepe Foundation Bursary

Merit-based bursary for undergraduate studies.

all Fields
Full cost of study
Closes 30 Nov 2026
All provinces
Official bursary page (opens the funder’s website in a new tab)
Study Trust logo

Study Trust Bursary

Study Trust

Study Trust administers donor-funded bursaries for financially needy students at South African universities and TVET colleges.

CommerceTeachingEngineering
Transnet logo

Transnet Freight Rail Bursary

Transnet

Transnet funds engineering, logistics and supply chain students for rail, port and pipeline operations.

CommerceEngineering
Closing date on the official page
All provinces
Official bursary page (opens the funder’s website in a new tab)
Forvis Mazars South Africa logo

Mazars South Africa Bursary

Forvis Mazars South Africa

Bursaries for accounting students who intend to serve articles and qualify as chartered accountants.

AccountingCommerce
Closing date on the official page
All provinces
Official bursary page (opens the funder’s website in a new tab)
The Foschini Group logo

TFG Bursary Programme

The Foschini Group

TFG funds commerce, retail and technology students, with exposure to buying, planning and merchandising.

CommerceInformation Technology
Closing date on the official page
All provinces
Official bursary page (opens the funder’s website in a new tab)
Mr Price Foundation logo

Mr Price Foundation Bursary

Mr Price Foundation

The Mr Price Foundation funds young South Africans through study support, skills training and work readiness programmes.

CommerceTeachingInformation Technology
Closing date on the official page
All provinces
Official bursary page (opens the funder’s website in a new tab)