Find Bursaries in South Africa

Explore verified government and private funding opportunities for universities, TVET colleges and other recognised study programmes.

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Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme

Department of Basic Education (DBE)

Undergraduate Teacher education, with priority given to Mathematics, Science, Technology and South African official/indigenous languages

A government bursary for South African students training to become teachers, with priority given to Mathematics, Science, Technology and indigenous…

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Department of Tourism Bursary

Department of Tourism

Multiple Levels Tourism management, hospitality management, event management, travel and tourism, conservation, and related supporting fields such as business, law, accounting, communications and computer science

A government bursary funding diploma, degree, honours, master's and doctoral study in tourism and related supporting fields at South African…

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Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Grade 12 Applicant Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts, Health Sciences (excludes Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry)

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship identifies high-potential Grade 12 learners and fully or partially funds their undergraduate studies at…

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Sasol Bursary

Sasol Limited

Undergraduate Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mine Surveying

Sasol's flagship bursary funds full-time undergraduate study in engineering and science fields at approved South African universities, covering tuition and…

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Sanlam Bursary

Sanlam Limited

Undergraduate Actuarial Science

Sanlam's Actuarial Bursary fully funds actuarial science study for top-performing matriculants and current students, covering tuition, accommodation and exam costs…

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NSFAS Bursary (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

Multiple Levels All fields of study at public universities and TVET colleges

Government-funded financial aid covering tuition, accommodation and living costs for qualifying South African students at public universities and TVET colleges.

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Nedbank Bursary

Nedbank Group Limited (Nedbank Educational Trust / Nedbank External Bursary Programme)

Undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and Green Economy-related qualifications

The Nedbank External Bursary Programme, funded through the Nedbank Educational Trust, supports academically deserving South African students with financial need…

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AgriSETA Bursary (Discretionary Grant Funding)

Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA)

Multiple Levels Agriculture and agriculture-related diplomas and degrees (NQF Level 6 and above), aligned to AgriSETA's Sector Skills Plan priority occupations

AgriSETA funds agriculture-related bursaries for South African students through its annual Discretionary Grant window (1 August - 15 September), though…

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National Treasury Bursary

National Treasury, Republic of South Africa

Multiple Levels Accounting, Economics, Finance, Law

National Treasury funds South African students in accounting, economics, finance and law who are entering third year, Honours or Master's…

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FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Undergraduate Bursary

FirstRand Empowerment Foundation

Undergraduate Agricultural Sciences, Commercial Sciences (Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics, Financial Management), Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Information Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Law, Arts, and Health Sciences

A full-cost private bursary for first-year Black South African students entering a wide range of undergraduate fields at public traditional…

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AWS Skills Development Bursary

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Multiple Levels Commerce, Business Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Civil Engineering, Education (Maths and Science specialisation), and Medicine

A full-cost private bursary for undergraduate and postgraduate study in technology-related fields, administered by StudyTrust on behalf of Amazon Web…

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Sage External Bursary

Sage Foundation (Sage South Africa)

Multiple Levels Information Technology, Accounting and Computer Science (Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Accounting and Finance); all fields considered for applicants with disabilities

A private bursary for previously disadvantaged undergraduate students studying IT, Accounting or Computer Science, with priority for students with disabilities.