South African Bursaries

Absa Fellowship Programme (Official) 2027

Provider: Absa Group | Closing: 10 Sep 2025

General

Leadership-focused academic funding for first-year public university students.

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NSFAS Student Funding (Official Updates) 2027

Provider: National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) | Closing: 15 Nov 2025

General Funding

Official NSFAS funding updates and myNSFAS portal access for university and TVET applicants.

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Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursary (Official Updates) 2027

Provider: Department of Basic Education - Funza Lushaka | Closing: 24 Jan 2026

Education

Official teacher-training bursary information and application access via the eServices portal.

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Allan Gray Fellowship Programme (Official) 2027

Provider: Allan Gray Orbis Foundation | Closing: 30 Apr 2026

Entrepreneurship

Needs-based university funding and entrepreneurial development support.

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Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme (Official) 2027

Provider: Investec | Closing: 30 Sep 2026

Finance & Commerce

Tertiary bursary support managed with StudyTrust for financially deserving students.

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Deloitte Financial Contribution Fund (Official) 2027

Provider: Deloitte South Africa | Closing: 30 Sep 2026

Accounting (CA Stream)

Financial contribution support for students on the CA training pathway.

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Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund (Official) 2027

Provider: Standard Bank Group | Closing: 30 Sep 2026

Commerce, Finance & STEM

Funding for priority commerce, engineering, data, and quantitative fields.

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SANRAL Engineering Bursary (Official) 2027

Provider: South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) | Closing: 30 Sep 2026

Engineering

Bursary support for built-environment and engineering studies linked to national infrastructure skills.

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EY CA Stream Bursary (Official) 2027

Provider: EY South Africa | Closing: 31 Oct 2026

Accounting (CA Stream)

Bursary support for prospective Chartered Accountants through EY.

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Shoprite Group Bursary Programme (Official) 2027

Provider: Shoprite Group | Closing: September

Retail, Accounting & Food Sciences

Comprehensive bursary package with potential employment pipeline after graduation.

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KPMG CA Bursary (Official) 2027

Provider: KPMG South Africa | Closing: Rolling / verify provider date

Accounting (CA Stream)

SAICA-track bursary support linked to a KPMG training contract process.

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Vodacom Bursary Programme (Official) 2027

Provider: Vodacom | Closing: Rolling / verify provider date

STEM & Digital

STEM and digital-focused bursary funding with student support benefits.

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Sasol Mainstream Bursary (Official) 2027

Provider: Sasol | Closing: July

Engineering & Science

Engineering and science bursary support for South African university students.

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Eskom Bursary Scheme (Official) 2027

Provider: Eskom | Closing: Rolling / verify provider date

Engineering

Engineering-focused bursary options for university, university of technology, and apprenticeship pathways.

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MQA Bursary Programme (Official) 2027

Provider: Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) | Closing: Rolling / verify provider date

Mining & Minerals

Mining and minerals sector bursary support administered by MQA.

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SARB External Bursary Scheme (Official) 2027

Provider: South African Reserve Bank (SARB) | Closing: Rolling / verify provider date

Economics & Finance

External bursary scheme for studies aligned with SARB functions and strategic skills needs.

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CSIR Bursary Programme (Official) 2027

Provider: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) | Closing: July

STEM

Full-cost support for priority science, engineering, and technology studies.

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