Bursary Opportunities

Criteria:

Black South African women who are in financial need and enrolled in their 2nd year, 3rd year, or postgraduate studies at an accredited South African university. Preferred fields of study:

• Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics
• Diploma in Logistics Management
• Bachelor of Commerce in Transport Economics
• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
• Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management
• Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems

You must have been accepted to study towards a full-time qualification.

A record of accomplishment for academic excellence, evidenced by a minimum 60% average in the students’ most recent year of study.

Strong leadership capability, demonstrated through active school, university or community engagement.

Demonstrable financial need.

The Trust encourages students will disabilities to apply.

Closing Date:

30 September 2026

Application:

Criteria:

Aurora Wind Power is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the West Coast (Western Cape), for degree studies in ANY field.

Eligibility:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must reside in the West Coast of South Africa, in the Western Cape province
• Must have completed Matric at a school in the West Coast of South Africa
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a 3 or 4 year degree programme
• Must be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum

Closing Date:

30 September 2026

Application:

Applications must be submitted online at: Aurora Wind Power Bursary Application 2027

Criteria:

Bursaries will be awarded to students with disabilities for undergraduate or postgraduate studies within the following scarce and critical skills fields that align with South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand and the Department of Home Affairs Critical Skills List.

Education:

• Teaching qualifications specialising in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects

Engineering:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Finance, Accounting and Financial Technologies:
• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Science
• Finance
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Renewable Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability-related qualifications

Health Sciences:

• Allied Health Professions
• Medical Sciences
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Rehabilitation Sciences

Information Technology, Computer Science and Digital Technologies:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science and Analytics
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Software Development

Marketing and Business:

• Business Management
• Marketing
• Sales Management

Closing Date:

30 September 2026

Application:

Applications must be submitted online at: DEC Trust Bursary for Students with Disabilities 2027

Criteria:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Geomatics and Town/ Urban and Regional Planning fields, including the following:

Undergraduate studies:

• Geo-informatics / Geographic Information Science (Bachelors degree / BSc)
• Geomatics / Surveying / GIS (Diploma)
• Land Surveying / Geomatics (BSc)
• Town / Urban and Regional Planning (Bachelors degree / BSc / Diploma)

Postgraduate studies:

• Geomatics / Planning: Postgraduate studies (Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Honours, Masters and PhD)

Closing Date:

30 September 2026

Application:

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways (only apply via 1 method):

South African citizenship

• Online application - DLRRD Bursary Application 2027
  
• Email application – download and complete the: DLRRD Bursary Application 2027
• Applications must be submitted via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• (Insert the words “DLRRD Bursary Application 2027” in the email subject line).

Eligibility:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be from a previously disadvantaged background or rural community
• Must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed
• Must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa

Must have achieved the following minimum results in Matric NSC finals:

• BSc students: a minimum of level 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics and Physical Science/ Geography
• Bachelors degree students: a minimum of level 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics and Physical Science
• Diploma students: a minimum of level 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics and Physical Science

Criteria:

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

Finance and Management Studies:

• Business Management
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Econometrics
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance Studies
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Engineering
• Financial Management
• Internal Audit
• Investment Management
• Risk Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Transport or Logistics Management

STEM Studies (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics):

• Actuarial Science
• Agricultural Studies
• Analytical Chemistry
• Bachelor of Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering / Construction / Quantity Survey
• Computer Science / Information Science
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Technology
• Information Systems: BCom
• Mathematics or Statistics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Metallurgy Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Physics
• Quantitative Risk Management

Closing Date:

30 September 2026

Application:

Applications must be submitted online at: IDC Bursary Application 2027

Eligibility:

• must be a South African citizen
• must be unemployed
• must NOT be older than 26 years old
• Must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a first undergraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed (the bursary will NOT fund second qualifications)
• Must have combined household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum, however students with a combined household income of between R350 000 per annum and R600 000 per annum may also be considered
• Must have an excellent academic performance
• Preference will be given to students living with a disability
• Preference will be given to students who are studying or matriculated from Quintile 1, 2 and 3 schools (public schools), schools from previously disadvantaged communities, and from rural areas

Criteria:

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the Western Cape, for studies towards the following Health Science qualifications:

• Emergency Care Assistant (Higher Certificate)
• Emergency Medical Care (National Diploma)
• Medicine (Degree)
• Nursing R169 (Higher Certificate)
• Nursing R171 (General Nurse) (Diploma)
• Nursing R174
• Nursing (B Degree)

Eligibility:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must reside within the Western Cape province
• Must be unemployed
• Must be enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to your studies
• Must be willing to complete clinical hours, where required
• Must NOT have a criminal record

Closing Date:

30 September 2026

Application:

Application online: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary Platform

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness directly:

Government

Contact person 1: Monray Strydom (Project Coordinator) – Tel: 021 483 6610 / Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Contact person 2: Sisipho Folose (First line support) – Tel: 021 483 6597 / Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Contact person 3: Nathan Kantwe – Tel: 021 483 7038 / Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Criteria:

The Tomorrow Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies, within the following fields:

• Sciences (BSc ) Qualifications
• Engineering
• Information Technology (IT) and Computer Sciences
• Property Sciences
• STEM-related fields ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Closing Date:

30 September 2026

Application:

Applications must be submitted online at: Tomorrow Trust Bursary Application 2027

Eligibility:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be between 18 and 35 years old
• Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
• Must have a total household income of NOT MORE than R350 000 per year

Criteria:

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate (Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree), and Honours, Postgraduate and Advanced Diplomas studies, within the following fields:

• Architectural Design
• Business Management
• Data Science
• Graphic Design
• Human Resources Management
• Information Technology & Computer Science (including Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology and Information Systems, Software Engineering, System and Network Administration)
• Marketing (including Digital Marketing and Communications)
• Media & Communications
• Project Management
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Closing Date:

3 September 2026

Application:

Application online: click here

Eligibility:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric mid-year or final results.
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% at tertiary level latest results.
• Must maintain a minimum overall average of 60% to be considered for funding for the next academic year
• Must NOT be receiving any other bursary, awards, internships, or emoluments, that bind you to enter the service of any organisation upon completion of your studies
• You must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the bursary

Criteria:

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Bergrivier Municipal Area (Western Cape), for studies towards their first Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree or National Diploma, in ANY field.

Eligibility:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must permanently reside within the Bergrivier Municipal area, in the Western Cape province
• Must be between 18 and 35 years old (preference will be given to this age range, however students outside of this age range will still be considered)
• Must have passed the previous year’s studies, if currently studying
• Preference will be given to students from poor households where parents or legal guardians earn a combined monthly income of less than the GAP housing threshold (between R3 501 and R22 000)

Closing Date:

4 September 2026

Application:

Download and complete the Bergrivier Municipality Bursary Application Form 2027

Applications must be hand-delivered to either of the following municipal offices, and must be marked “Application for External Study Bursary”, for the attention of Mr. D Boumeester (Human Resource Officer: Training and Development):

• Aurora: Main Street, Aurora, 7325, Western Cape (Tel: 022 952 1720)
• Eendekuil: Hoof Street, Eendekuil, 7335, Western Cape (Tel: 022 942 1780)
• Piketberg: Kerkstraat 13, Piketberg, 7320, Western Cape (Tel: 022 913 6000)
• Porterville: Mark Street, Porterville, 6810, Western Cape (Tel: 022 931 2100)
• Redelinghuys: Voortrekker Street, Redelinghuys, 8105, Western Cape (Tel: 022 962 1605)
• Velddrif: Voortrekker Street, Velddrif, 7365, Western Cape (Tel: 022 783 1112)

Criteria:

MMEG is inviting female students from South Africa, to apply for their bursary award for the 2027 academic year.

The award covers ALL fields of study, towards a Certificate, Undergraduate, Graduate or Post Doctorate qualification

Closing Date:

14 September 2026

Application:

Application online: click here

Queries may be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Criteria:

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Honours, MSc and PhD), in the following fields, which have been deemed a priority by the CSIR:

The bursary is open to academically qualifying young people and aims to attract and increase the participation of women, black and disabled people in science, engineering and technology, specifically in the areas of study mentioned below:

Areas for undergraduate bursary

• Electronic Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Rock Mapping
• Information Technology
• Geology
• Oceanography

Areas for Honours Bursary

• Electronic Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Data Science
• Civil Engineering
• Geoinformatics

Areas for master’s bursary

• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Biology/Health Science
• Biomedical Science
• Metallurgy
• Mechanical Engineering
• Architecture
• Development Planning
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Digital Government and Innovation System Research
• Industrial Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Ecology
• Information Systems
• Biotechnology
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Port and Coastal Engineering
• Organic Chemistry
• Geoinformatics
• Data Science

Areas for doctoral bursary

• Electronic Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Biostatistics
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Digital Government and Innovation Systems Research
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Organic Chemistry

Closing Date:

15 September 2026

Application:

Applications must be submitted online at: CSIR Bursary Application 2027

Visit https://www.csir.co.za/careers/students-graduates/bursaries/2026-bursary-programme

Applicants must read the CSIR Bursary Guidelines 2027 before applying.

Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Planning to enrol full-time at a South African university for 2027; and
• Must have passed all the registered courses for the completed study period at the university.

After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for CSIR and Sasol Foundation – one year of employment for every year of funding received.

Criteria:

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the SASOL Foundation, are inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, in the following fields, which have been deemed a priority by the CSIR:

• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Electronic Engineering
• Genetics / Cell Biology
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Technology
• Material Flow Analysis
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Process Engineering / Life cycle assessment
• System Engineering

Closing Date:

15 September 2026

Application:

Applications must be submitted online at: CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Application 2027

https://www.csir.co.za/careers/students-graduates/bursaries/sasol-foundation-bursary

Applicants must read the CSIR-SASOL Bursary Guidelines 2027 before applying.

Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Planning to enrol full-time at a South African university for 2027
• Must have passed all registered courses for the completed study period at the university

Criteria:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Civil Engineering field; however, other engineering disciplines may be considered at the discretion of the Executive Council of IMESA.

The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees and books only, up to a maximum value of R50 000.

Eligibility:

• Must be studying full-time towards a Civil Engineering degree qualification (or a related infrastructure engineering discipline)
• Must have completed your 1st year of study
• You must be entering your 2nd year (or higher) of study in 2027
• You must have proven financial need (NOT be able to afford your studies without a bursary)

Closing Date:

15 September 2026

Application:

Download and complete the relevant IMESA bursary application form

Applications must be submitted via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Insert the words “IMESA Bursary Application (Scheme A) in the email subject line).

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Criteria:

AMSOL is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

Geographic Reference

• Bachelor of Marine Engineering
• Bachelor of Nautical Science

Eligibility:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must achieve a minimum result of 60% or Level 5 for English in Matric
• Must achieve a minimum result of 60% or Level 5 for Mathematics in Matric
• Must achieve a minimum result of 60% or Level 5 for Physical Science in Matric
• You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding for the 2027 academic year (i.e you must be un-bonded)

Closing Date:

30 September 2026

Application:

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Insert the words “Attention: 2027 Bursary Committee” in the email subject line).

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
• Most recent academic results/ transcripts (if currently studying)
• Proof of registration at a tertiary institution for the 2027 academic year
• Curriculum Vitae, with contactable references
• Motivational letter to support your application

South Africa needs an increase in science and engineering graduates if we are to effectively resource the country with necessary and scarce skills to achieve goals of the National Development Plan and ensure a successful and sustainable future for our citizens. SANSA provides post graduate degree bursaries to contribute to the national target for qualified post-graduates in science and engineering.

SANSA 2027 POSTGRADUATE BURSARIES FOR STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematic) STUDENTS

Do you want to be an innovative part of the next frontier? Apply NOW for the 2027 SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries for Science students.

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You can have an inside view of all our researchers and their exciting projects on https://www.sansa.org.za/researchers/

We offer bursaries to Bachelor of Science and engineering students pursuing their honours, masters or doctoral qualifications in the following fields, but are not limited to just these:

Criteria:

• Grade 12 learners: Minimum overall average of 65%
• Current tertiary students: Minimum overall average of 60%
• South African citizen
• Qualification must have a minimum duration of 12 months
• Institution must be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

Fields of study:

• Information Technology & Computer Science
• Data Science
• Finance & Accounting and BCom (Law)
• Marketing (including Digital Marketing and Communications)
• Media & Communications
• Graphic Design
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• Project Management
• Technical courses (Artisan courses) for RCK team members
• Business Management
• Human Resources Management
• Architectural Design

Closing Date:

3 September 2026

Application:

Criteria:

The following criteria, in no order of preference and in the sole discretion of the Fund, will be considered in the allocation of bursaries:

• Financial need, whether in respect of all or part of the study needs for an academic year;
• Academic merits;
• Achievements in the following sectors: leadership, sport, culture and community service;
• Quality and technical preparation of this application –applications not completed in full and correctly and late applications shall be ignored.

Closing Date:

30 September 2026 at 16:00

Application:

Applications to be hand delivered to Helena Pietersen, Advancement Department, 5th Floor, Cape Town Campus.

NB: No applications will be accepted via e-mail.

The CSIR is pleased to announce that applications for the 2027 CSIR Bursary Programmes are now open. The application deadline is 15 September 2026.

For more information about the CSIR Bursary Programme and the CSIR–Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme, please visit:

https://www.csir.co.za/bursaries

https://www.csir.co.za/csir-bursary-collaboration-sasol-foundation

For more information on the CSIR–DSTI Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme (IBS), please visit:

https://www.csir.co.za/careers/students-graduates/dsi-inter-programme-bursary

Please note that all applications must be submitted online at https://bursaryconnect.csir.co.za/.
Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Criteria:

Priority Fields

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mathematics | Statistics
• Physical & Environmental Sciences
• Accounting
• Chartered Accountancy
• Economics
• Financial Sciences
• Agriculture
• Mining
• Energy
• Logistics
• Research & Innovation

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.
• Identify as female.
• Be enrolled at a recognised South African public university.
• Be in the final year of study during the 2026 academic year.
• Have achieved and maintained a minimum aggregate of 65%.
• Demonstrate financial need and leadership potential.

Closing Date:

31 August 2026

Application:

Criteria:

To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen (permanent residents, asylum seekers, and refugees are not eligible)
• Must be of African, Coloured, or Indian ethnicity
• Must have completed their qualification at a participating university
• Must have completed a qualification in STEM, Digital Economy, Green Economy, Commerce, or Education fields
• Combined Household Income (CHHI) must not exceed R700,000 per annum, or R850,000 per annum for students living with disabilities
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 35 in 2026

Fields of Study

The intervention prioritises qualifications within STEM disciplines, as well as fields aligned with the Digital Economy, Green Economy, Commerce, and Education.

Application:

All applications will be submitted via the Feenix online portal:

Criteria:

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Johannesburg, for undergraduate studies within the following fields:

• Built Environment (Architecture, Construction, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying)
• Commerce
• Community Services
• Emergency Management Services
• Engineering (All Fields)
• Finance (Accounting, Auditing, Small Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Treasury, Economists)
• Geo Information Science (GIS)
• Health (All Fields)
• Information Technology and Management (All Fields)
• International Relations and Protocol
• Legal
• Logistics
• Marketing
• Municipal Governance (Monitoring and Evaluation)
• Real Estate (Property Management, Property Valuation)

Application:

Applications must be submitted online:

Eligibility:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must permanently reside in Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields of study listed (the bursary does NOT fund postgraduate studies)
• Must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• Must have a strong academic record
• Must NOT be receiving any other bursary/ grant/ other form of funding

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) directly:
Contact people: Billy Baloyi (Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) / Takalani Wakpo (Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)