Browse by study field
Science & Mathematics Opportunities
Opportunities for students in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, the life sciences and the earth sciences.
About this study field
Science and mathematics study fields underpin research, laboratory work, analytics and the technical professions. South African funders in this area include research councils, science bodies, mining and manufacturing groups that need chemists, geologists and metallurgists, and financial employers that recruit strong mathematics and statistics students.
Study guide for this field
Our Science & Mathematics study guide explains how funding usually works in this field, with application tips written for it and an eligibility checklist to run through before you submit.
Check the closing date and the official criteria
Every listing below shows the closing date or application status we could confirm on the funder’s own website. Study fields here are grouped from the qualifications each funder lists in its official eligibility requirements, so open the official page before applying to confirm that your qualification is accepted.
30 opportunities listed, page 1 of 3
Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary 2026
Gauteng City Region Academy
Provincial bursary for Gauteng residents studying scarce-skill fields.
PPS Foundation Bursary Programme
PPS Foundation
Bursary for graduate professionals in scarce-skill fields.
MTN SA Foundation Bursary 2026
MTN SA Foundation
Bursary for ICT, engineering and science students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
South African Breweries Bursary
South African Breweries
SAB funds engineering, brewing science and commerce students, with a route into its graduate programmes.
Sasol Foundation Vacation Work Bursary
Sasol Foundation
STEM bursary that includes mandatory vacation work placements at Sasol operations. Apply through the official portal.
REAP Bursary Programme
Rural Education Access Programme
REAP supports students from rural communities with funding, mentoring and student support throughout their studies.
SANBI Bursary Programme
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Funding for botany, ecology, conservation and biodiversity studies from the national biodiversity institute.
CSIR Internship Programme
CSIR
CSIR internships in science, engineering and technology, advertised through the year on the official CSIR careers system.
Mondi South Africa Bursary
Mondi Group
Mondi supports engineering and forestry science students linked to its South African mills and plantations.
Aspen Pharmacare Bursary
Aspen Pharmacare
Aspen funds pharmacy, chemistry and engineering students for its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Shell South Africa Bursary
Shell South Africa
Shell South Africa offers study funding and graduate entry routes for engineering, science and commerce students.
CHIETA Bursary Programme
Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority
CHIETA funds chemical engineering, chemistry and process technology students.
Subfields in Science & Mathematics
Use the subfield filter above to narrow the list to the qualification you are studying.