Teaching Bursaries

Teaching bursaries in South Africa provide financial assistance to students who want to study education and become qualified teachers. These bursaries are offered by government departments, universities and private institutions.

Find the latest teaching bursaries currently open, including closing dates, subject specialisations, requirements and how to apply.

Cida Empowerment Trust Bursary South Africa 2026: Business, IT & Leadership Funding for Disadvantaged Youth – Requirements & Alternatives

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Cida Empowerment Trust Bursary

The CIDA Empowerment Trust Bursary is a South African program for academically deserving students, primarily funding 4-year Bachelor of Education degrees or 2-year PGCE studies, often focusing on Math and Science education. It covers tuition, accommodation, transport, books, and laptops, and includes internships at private schools. https://stet.co.za/ Quick Summary of the Cida Empowerment Trust Bursary Bursary … Read more

AdvTech Student Teacher Bursary South Africa 2026: BEd & Teaching Qualification Excellent Funding – Requirements & Alternatives

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AdvTech Student Teacher Bursary

The ADvTECH Student Teacher Bursary is a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative providing financial support to South African students pursuing education degrees. It offers up to 100% tuition coverage—linked to academic performance—for full-time or part-time studies, aiming to develop talent for the ADvTECH Schools Division.https://www.advtech.co.za/csi-bursaries Quick Summary of the AdvTech Student Teacher Bursary Bursary Name AdvTech Student Teacher … Read more

SASMT Bursary South Africa 2026: Music Education & Teaching Excellent Funding – Requirements & Alternatives

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SASMT Bursary South Africa

The South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) bursaries are financial aid opportunities for music study in South Africa, intended for paid-up members or their students. These awards support music education (performance, teaching, or theory) and include specific options like the Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship for strings and the David Reunert Bursaryhttps://sasmt-savmo.co.za/sasmt-study-bursary-savmo-studiebeurs/ Quick Summary of the … Read more

SACEE Norah Taylor Bursary South Africa 2026:Excellent Funding Requirements, Application, Closing Date & Alternatives

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SACEE Norah Taylor Bursary

SACEE Norah Taylor Bursary is a financial assistance program offered by the South African Council for English Education (SACEE) to support the education of deserving students who wish to pursue English studies at a tertiary level. The bursary is available to students who are South African citizens or permanent residents and are currently studying towards … Read more

Eastern Cape Education Bursary South Africa 2026: Unemployed Excellent Youth Funding for Teaching.

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Eastern Cape Education Bursary

The Eastern Cape Department of Education Bursary offers bursaries for unemployed youth living in the province who want to study full-time at public universities or TVET colleges. The program aims to improve education and skills development in the province by funding students in teaching and other priority fields.https://eceducation.gov.za/learners/bursary-applications Quick Summary of the Eastern Cape Education … Read more

SAMSTIP Program 2026: Excellent Math & Science Teacher Bursary Program – Requirements, Application & Statu

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SAMSTIP Program

SAMSTIP program  is a non-profit organization and is Southern Africa’s biggest, oldest and most inclusive independent (private) schools association. The organization serves more than 800 schools in South Africa; Namibia; Botswana; Zambia; Lesotho; Swaziland; Angola and Mozambique, who in turn educate over 180 000 pupils.https://www.isasa.org/about-the-samstip-programme/ ISASA represent a range of educational levels, religious affiliations, socio-economic … Read more

Jakes Gerwel Fellowship South Africa 2026: Full Teaching Scholarship, Leadership Development & How to Apply

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Jakes Gerwel Fellowship South Africa

The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship South Africa  works with newly qualified and novice teachers with gateway, scarce subject, or phase specializations, and who demonstrate a passion for teaching and entrepreneurial leadership competencies. Through a two-year Wraparound Support Program, JGF supports the professional development, expertise, and resilience of these teachers to retain them in the education system … Read more

Funza Lushaka Bursary : What you need to know and how to apply for 2026

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■ Applications for this bursary are currently closed. Visit Open Bursaries for the latest opportunities. The Funza Lushaka Bursary 2026 is one of South Africa’s best-known teaching bursaries. It is run by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to support students who want to study teaching in priority subject areas, and it is linked to … Read more