No foreign national student wishing to study at a South African university or TVET college will generally be funded by NSFAS in 2027. NSFAS was established to offer funding to South African citizens and qualifying permanent residents. Also, foreign students who plan to finance their studies should be aware of these limitations before applying. A … Read more
South African students looking for bursaries and scholarships to fund their studies in 2027 can widen their search beyond university websites by investigating government funding schemes, bursary administrators, corporate foundations and international scholarship programmes. The challenge for students is to narrow down the vast selection of possibilities according to their situation and circumstances before applying. … Read more
Introduction Thousands of South African students apply for SETA bursaries every year—but many are rejected, often for reasons that could have been avoided. In 2026, competition is high, and simply meeting the basic requirements is no longer enough. Understanding exactly what SETAs look for—from academic performance to field of study—can significantly improve your chances. This … Read more
BDO South Africa Opens Opportunities for Future Chartered Accountants BDO South Africa offers the: BDO Thrive Bursary Programme and: SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme for students pursuing careers as Chartered Accountants in South Africa. The programme supports students studying toward a: CA(SA) Qualification through bursary funding and SAICA-accredited training contracts. What Is the BDO Thrive Bursary? … Read more
The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary Programme 2027 is open to South African citizens pursuing or intending to pursue a Chartered Accountancy studies at a SAICA-endorsed university. The bursary is open to full-time students studying BCom Accounting (CA stream) or Bachelor of Accounting (CA stream). Applications for the 2027 bursary programme are made … Read more
The Support Teacher Empowerment Trust (STET) Bursary 2027 is a financial aid programme designed to support South African women who are studying or planning to study courses that lead to qualifications in education, teaching or STEM-related subjects. Applications for the 2027 year are expected to close on 30 October 2026. Anyone who believes they might … Read more
Learners and students from communities that benefit from the SIOC Community Development Trust’s (SIOC-CDT) can apply for its 2027 bursary scheme for post-matric studies. The bursary is meant to support young people from the SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities of Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong, Tsantsabane and Thabazimbi. It covers various sectors including agriculture, health sciences, education, law, … Read more
Students who plan to study engineering, science and water-related fields of study may be interested in the Silulumanzi Bursary Fund 2027, with applications opening on 1 October 2026. Silulumanzi (RF) (Pty) Ltd, a private water service provider in a designated area within the City of Mbombela, is offering external bursaries for students and undergraduates who … Read more
Learners and students from surrounding areas have until 31 October 2026 to apply to Perdekraal East Wind Farm for bursary funding in 2027. The bursary is open to current matriculants, as well as those who have completed their National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Technical Certificate (NTC) in previous years. Those who have completed Grade … Read more
South African students who intend to continue their studies at university can apply for the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) funding opportunity and additional academic and personal support for 2027. The support programme is intended for students who require financial assistance to fund their studies at a higher institution of learning. Applications for ISFAP … Read more