Open bursaries in South Africa are funding opportunities currently accepting applications. These bursaries are offered by private companies, government departments and educational institutions.
This page lists bursaries that are actively open, including their closing dates, eligibility requirements and application processes. Opportunities are updated regularly to ensure students access accurate information.
The City of Cape Town Bursary is a financial aid programme for students residing in Cape Town who are studying scarce skills qualifications at accredited institutions. It covers costs such as registration, tuition, exam fees, study materials, transport, and meals. In return, successful applicants are required to work for the City of Cape Town for … Read more
The Momentum Actuarial Bursary Program is a top choice for students who love math and want to become actuaries. Momentum Group, a leading financial services company in South Africa, offers this bursary to help talented young people study Actuarial Science. Actuaries use numbers to manage risks, price insurance, and plan investments. This bursary covers your … Read more
The Sanlam Actuarial Bursary Program is one of the most sought-after opportunities for students passionate about numbers, risk, and finance. Sanlam, a leading financial services group in South Africa, offers this bursary to help young people become qualified actuaries. Actuaries use math and statistics to solve real-world problems like pricing insurance, managing investments, and planning … Read more
The PwC Bursary Program is a fantastic opportunity for students who want to become Chartered Accountants (CAs) in South Africa. PwC, one of the “Big Four” global professional services firms, offers this bursary to help talented young people study accounting while preparing for a career in audit, tax, advisory, or consulting. It supports students with … Read more
Standard Bank Group Bursary 2026 is one of South Africa’s most prestigious corporate bursary programs, offered by Standard Bank Group to support high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue undergraduate and selected postgraduate studies at recognized South African universities. The program focuses on developing future talent in commerce, engineering, science, law, IT, and … Read more
The Transnet Bursary 2026 is one of South Africa’s leading corporate bursary programs, offered by Transnet SOC Ltd (state-owned freight and logistics company). It targets high-performing students from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue critical and scarce-skills qualifications at recognized South African universities and universities of technology.http://www.transnet.net/careers Transnet offers full-cost bursaries with a strong focus … Read more
The Eskom Bursary 2026 is one of South Africa’s most sought-after corporate bursary programs, offered by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd through its main bursary scheme and the Eskom Foundation. It targets high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue scarce-skills and technical qualifications at recognized South African universities and universities of technology. Eskom offers … Read more
The Sasol Bursary 2026 is one of South Africa’s most prestigious corporate bursary programmes, offered by Sasol Limited through the Sasol Foundation. It targets high-performing students from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue scarce-skills and technical qualifications at recognised South African universities and TVET colleges. Quick Summary Box Bursary Name Sasol Bursary 2026 (Sasol Foundation … Read more