TVET college students can qualify for SETA bursaries in the 2027 academic year, subject to specific criteria issued through the particular SETA, the field and the institution, and the funding programme. Applicants should not automatically assume that any SETA bursary advertised for one TVET qualification will necessarily cover another. This nuance applies since Sector Education … Read more
The Magalies Water Bursary Programme 2027 will fund 14 students enrolling on qualifications in engineering, water care, science and information technology. As well as funding individual students, the scheme will help to fill specialist skill gaps in South Africa’s water infrastructure. The closing date for applications is 23 October 2026 and two bursaries will be … Read more
South African students starting university study in 2027 might want to consider the Tiso Foundation Undergraduate Bursary Programme, although they have to satisfy a number of academic, financial and other requirements to qualify. The bursary scheme is available to South African citizens who are aged between 18 and 34 years and who satisfy the foundation’s … Read more
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is providing a bursary opportunity for young South Africans to study certain fields of interest. The bursary will enable students to address certain skills shortages and possibly develop future employees. The matric and tertiary students should study the academic requirements carefully because the qualifying mark differs. What are the applicant … Read more
There is no nationwide response period for SETA bursary applications. The timeline depends on the SETA, the funding programme, the number of applications, and the organisation’s assessment and approval process. Applicants should therefore expect to wait several weeks or months. 90 working days is not a guarantee for every application. Why SETA bursary decisions can … Read more
South African students who meet the set criteria can apply for a Motsepe Foundation 2027 bursary, with submissions due by 16 October 2026. The 2027 bursary will fund approved students pursuing selected science, technology, engineering, accounting, mathematics and specific humanities fields of study. Selected applicants can use the bursary funds to pay for a range … Read more
South African students studying Early Childhood Development (ECD) can potentially receive NSFAS funding, but this does not apply to all ECD courses. The key factors are the qualification and the institution offering the course and whether they are approved to be funded by NSFAS. NSFAS lists that it funds approved ‘undergraduate’ qualifications offered at public … Read more
South African students enrolling in insurance, financial services- and related fields can start preparing for the Insurance Sector Student Fund (ISSF) bursary that INSETA will open for the 2027 cycle. Students who qualify for the INSETA bursary and study occupations related to the insurance sector can receive financial support towards tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, … Read more
South African students who intend to pursue university or other qualifying tertiary studies in 2027 can apply for the Astron Energy bursary, which offers comprehensive financial support that covers qualifying costs. Recipients can also receive academic tutoring, mentorship, psychosocial support and a work-readiness programme designed to prepare them for the workforce. The deadline for applications … Read more
South Africans who expect to enter university in Speciality in Mining Engineering in 2027 can apply for a bursary from Glencore Coal Operations South Africa. The scheme will pay for tuition and accommodate students entering their first year of university, plus those who can still qualify for assistance while at university. Glencore will award bursaries … Read more