Students hoping to start a first-year undergruate economics degree in 2027 have until 30 September 2026 to apply for the South African Reserve Bank’s ERD Economics External Bursary. The Reserve Bank has published the 2027 opportunity on its official website, and with the deadline close, it’s worth getting your ducks in a row now rather … Read more
If you’re planning to study at a public university or a TVET college next year, NSFAS has opened its 2027 applications. Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela announced it on Friday, 18 September 2026, and you have until 31 October to get yours in. The bit worth knowing: outcomes should land in December. … Read more
Wilmar SA is inviting eligible students to apply for its 2027 academic year bursary programme. The bursary provides an opportunity for students to seek financial support for their studies, subject to the programme’s eligibility criteria and selection process. Students interested in the opportunity should submit their applications online before the 16 August 2026 closing date. … Read more
Fully Funded Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary 2027 Now Open for University, TVET and Skills Programme Students South Africans living near the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant have an exciting opportunity to pursue higher education through the Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary 2027. The community-funded bursary programme is now accepting applications from students planning to study at recognised … Read more
Studying engineering can be both exciting and financially demanding. Tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks and living expenses often place significant pressure on students pursuing careers in the engineering field. A bursary programme not only helps cover these costs but also creates valuable opportunities for professional development and future employment. Hatch has officially opened applications for its … Read more
Tomorrow Trust Bursary 2027 Applications Now Open for South African Students Pursuing a university qualification can be life-changing, but the rising cost of higher education often places this dream beyond the reach of many talented South Africans. Tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks and living expenses continue to create financial barriers for thousands of students every year. … Read more
National Film and Video Foundation Offers Full Tuition Support for Eligible Students Pursuing Film and Television Qualifications South Africa’s creative economy continues to expand as local films, television productions and digital streaming platforms create new opportunities for writers, editors, cinematographers, producers and other media professionals. To help grow this talent pipeline, the National Film and … Read more
Future Engineers, Architects and Built Environment Students Can Apply for Comprehensive Financial Support Until 31 August 2026 Students who dream of designing South Africa’s roads, bridges, buildings and public infrastructure have an opportunity to receive comprehensive financial support through the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme 2027, administered by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure. The programme is … Read more
Grade 12 Learners Can Apply for University Funding to Study Accounting Sciences or Finance in 2027 South African learners preparing for their final Matric examinations have an opportunity to secure financial support for their university studies through the Columbus Stainless Accounting and Finance Bursary 2027. The bursary programme is aimed at current Grade 12 learners … Read more
Thousands of aspiring teachers across South Africa are being encouraged to start preparing their university applications ahead of the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme 2027, one of the country’s flagship teacher funding initiatives. Information released through the Free State Department of Education, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), confirms that the online bursary … Read more