Scholarships & Bursaries

Bursary for electrical, mechanical and mechatronic engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at Siemens.

Bursary for commerce, IT and supply chain students.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% average. Work-back at Pick n Pay.

Bursary for hospitality, tourism and culinary students.

Eligibility: Hospitality-related fields only.

Bursary for commerce, engineering, science and IT students.

Eligibility: Minimum 65% average. Work-back at Standard Bank.

Bursary for civil engineering and construction students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths required. Work-back at Hillary Construction.

Bursary for civil, structural and electrical engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at GIBB.

Bursary for commerce and business students at Milpark Education.

Eligibility: Must enrol at Milpark Education.

Bursary for civil engineering and transport planning students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at SANRAL.

Bursary for accounting, commerce and food science students.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% average. Work-back at Clover.

Bursary for mining and engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths required. Work-back at Barberton Mines.

Bursary for IT, computer science and engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths required. Work-back at Accenture.

Bursary for postgraduate science, engineering and technology students.

Eligibility: Postgraduate studies only. Research focus required.

Bursary for engineering, finance and community development students.

Eligibility: Renewable energy and community development focus.

Bursary for food science, engineering and commerce students in the food and beverage sector.

Eligibility: Food and beverage-related fields.

Bursary for accounting, engineering, science and supply chain students.

Eligibility: Minimum 65% average. Work-back at Astron Energy.

Bursary for economics, finance, accounting and IT students.

Eligibility: Minimum 70% average. Work-back at SARB.

Bursary for commerce and engineering students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Eligibility: Household income means test applies.

Bursary for commerce, IT and education students.

Eligibility: Minimum 70% average. Holistic assessment.

Bursary for engineering, IT and supply chain students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths required. Work-back at Gibela.

Bursary for mining, mechanical and electrical engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at Palabora.

Bursary for nursing, emergency care and health science students.

Eligibility: Health sciences only. Work-back at Mediclinic/ER24.

Bursary for engineering, architecture and planning students in the Western Cape.

Eligibility: Must study at a Western Cape university. Work-back in WC government.

Bursary for actuarial science students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Eligibility: Pure Maths 70%+. Actuarial science only.

Full bursary for engineering, mining and finance students with vacation work.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at Anglo American.

Bursary for economics, finance and data analytics students.

Eligibility: Minimum 70% average. Work-back at Genesis Analytics.

Bursary for construction, engineering and built environment students.

Eligibility: Construction-related fields. Financial need assessed.

Bursary for commerce and postgraduate students.

Eligibility: Academic merit and financial need assessed.

Bursary for mining, engineering and geology students.

Eligibility: Mining-related fields. Work-back in mining sector.

Government bursary for agriculture, science and engineering students.

Eligibility: Agriculture-related fields preferred. Financial need assessed.

Bursary for commerce, engineering, science and agriculture students.

Eligibility: Household income means test. Work-back at IDC.

Bursary for pharmacy students at SA universities.

Eligibility: Pharmacy only. Minimum 60% average.

Bursary for veterinary science students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths required. Veterinary science only.

Bursary for accounting students pursuing CA(SA) qualification with training contract.

Eligibility: Minimum 70% average. Must sign training contract with PwC.

Municipal bursary for Bushbuckridge residents.

Eligibility: Must be a Bushbuckridge resident. Household income means test applies.

Bursary for African and Coloured students pursuing CA(SA) qualification.

Eligibility: Must attend a Thuthuka-accredited university programme.

Bursary for financially needy students at TVET colleges and universities.

Eligibility: Household income means test applies.

Bursary for academically talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Eligibility: Financial need and academic merit assessed.

Fellowship for South African students to pursue master's degrees in Ireland.

Eligibility: Must hold a bachelor's degree. Study in Ireland.

Bursary for physics, astronomy, engineering and computer science students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required.

Bursary for medical and health science students.

Eligibility: Health sciences or medical research fields.

Bursary for engineering, finance, marketing and IT students.

Eligibility: Minimum 65% average. Work-back at Ford SA.

Bursary for engineering and science students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at NMISA.

Bursary for landscape architecture students.

Eligibility: Landscape architecture only.

Bursary for music and performing arts students.

Eligibility: Music or arts-related fields. Audition may be required.

Bursary for chemical, mechanical and industrial engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at AECI.

Bursary for commerce and IT students at MANCOSA.

Eligibility: Must enrol at MANCOSA.

Bursary for accounting, marketing and engineering students.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% average.

Bursary for property studies and built environment students.

Eligibility: Property-related fields only.

Bursary for electrical engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required.

Bursary for computer science, engineering and data science students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths required. Work-back at Takealot.

Bursary for accounting students pursuing CA(SA) qualification.

Eligibility: Minimum 70% average. Work-back at Old Mutual.

Bursary for agriculture, science and engineering students in the fruit industry.

Eligibility: Agriculture or horticulture-related fields.

Bursary for actuarial science, finance and IT students.

Eligibility: Minimum 65% average. Work-back at Liberty.

Bursary for civil engineering students at SA universities.

Eligibility: Pure Maths required. Civil engineering only.

Bursary for chemical and mechanical engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required.

Bursary for civil and structural engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Vacation work at Jones & Wagener.

Bursary for space science, engineering and computer science students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required.

Bursary for retail, commerce and supply chain students.

Eligibility: Retail-related fields. SETA funding criteria apply.

Bursary for accounting and commerce students.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% average.

Bursary for mining, engineering and construction students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths required. Work-back at Afrimat.

Bursary for nursing, medicine, pharmacy and allied health science students.

Eligibility: Must be a KZN resident. Work-back at KZN public health facilities.

Holistic bursary covering tuition, mentorship and psycho-social support for orphaned and vulnerable students.

Eligibility: Orphaned or vulnerable youth. Academic merit required.

Partial scholarship for commerce, accounting and IT students at Pearson Institute of Higher Education.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% average. Must enrol at Pearson Institute.

Prestigious scholarship for South African students to pursue master's degrees in France.

Eligibility: Must hold a bachelor's degree. Proficiency in English or French required.

Bursary for mining, engineering and health science students with vacation work.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at Sibanye Stillwater.

Scholarship for high school learners from communities along SANRAL road projects.

Eligibility: Must reside near a SANRAL project area. Academic merit required.

Comprehensive bursary for academically deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Eligibility: Household income <= R350 000/year. Leadership potential assessed.

Bursary for metallurgical, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at ArcelorMittal.

Comprehensive bursary for commercially-related and STEM degrees with mentorship programme.

Eligibility: Minimum 70% average. Holistic assessment including leadership potential.

Bursary for engineering, IT, finance and marketing students with internship opportunities.

Eligibility: Minimum 65% average. Work-back obligation at BMW SA.

Bursary for LLB students covering tuition, books and accommodation with vacation work.

Eligibility: Minimum 70% average. Intent to practise law in South Africa.

Bursary for mining, mechanical, electrical and metallurgical engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Vacation work at Petra Diamonds.

Full bursary for engineering, logistics and maritime studies students with vacation work.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back obligation at Transnet.

Bursary for finance, investments and securities industry students.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% average. Preference for previously disadvantaged students.

Bursary for property studies, construction and built environment students.

Eligibility: Preference for previously disadvantaged students. Property-related fields only.

Bursary for engineering, science and forestry students at partner universities.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back at SAPPI.

Full bursary for mining, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Vacation work at Implats mandatory.

Bursary for agriculture, finance and rural development students.

Eligibility: Agriculture-related fields preferred. Household income means test applies.

Bursary for students studying actuarial science, finance, IT, engineering and agriculture.

Eligibility: Minimum 65% average. Work-back at Santam after graduation.

Municipal bursary for Johannesburg residents covering tuition and registration for first-year students.

Eligibility: Must be a Johannesburg resident. Household income means test applies.

Partial bursary for retail, fashion, IT and supply chain students.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% average. Preference for retail-related fields.

Bursary for accounting and commerce students covering tuition and books.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% average. Financial need assessed.

Bursary covering tuition, accommodation and books for students in various fields including engineering, finance, food science and supply chain.

Eligibility: Minimum 65% average. Work-back obligation at Nestlé.

Comprehensive bursary for actuarial science students covering tuition, accommodation, books and living allowance.

Eligibility: Pure Maths 80%+. Strong analytical aptitude. Work-back at Old Mutual.

Bursary for students studying Accounting, IT, Logistics and Retail-related qualifications at SA universities.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% average. Work-back obligation at Shoprite Group.

Bursary fund for students pursuing construction and built environment qualifications at KZN institutions.

Eligibility: Must be a KZN resident. Construction-related studies only.

Bursary for academically talented students from poor backgrounds covering full tuition, accommodation and living allowance.

Eligibility: Household income <= R350 000/year. Academic excellence required. Leadership potential assessed.

Bursary for civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and metallurgical engineering students with mentorship and vacation work.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Minimum 70% average. Work-back obligation at Hatch.

Bursary for academically deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds studying at public universities.

Eligibility: Household income <= R350 000/year. Academic merit assessed. Administered through StudyTrust.

Full bursary covering tuition, accommodation, meals, books and a laptop for engineering and science students.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Work-back obligation at Exxaro after graduation.

Bursary for mining, mechanical, electrical and metallurgical engineering students at partner universities.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Vacation work at Harmony Gold mines is mandatory.

Comprehensive bursary for financially needy students across all fields of study at public universities.

Eligibility: Household income <= R600 000/year. Academic merit and financial need assessed. Community service required.

Bursary for engineering, finance and supply chain students covering tuition, books and accommodation with vacation work.

Eligibility: Pure Maths required. Minimum 65% average. Vacation work at Toyota is mandatory.

Covers tuition, accommodation, textbooks and a laptop for students in ICT, Engineering and Computer Science fields.

Eligibility: Pure Maths and Physical Sciences required. Must maintain a 60%+ average. Work-back obligation at Vodacom.

Partial bursary for CA(SA) track students studying Accounting, Auditing or Tax towards BCom or BCompt.

Eligibility: Academic merit + financial need. Preference for students who intend to complete articles at Deloitte.

Tuition-only bursary for metallurgy, mechanical and industrial engineering students, with a paid vacation work opportunity.

Eligibility: Minimum 65% Pure Maths. Vacation work at Scaw Metals is mandatory.

Prestigious postgraduate scholarship combining financial support with a leadership development programme for African citizens.

Eligibility: African citizenship, age 19-30, honours or master's level study, demonstrated leadership and reconciliation ethos.

Targets missing-middle students (household income R0-R600 000) studying towards scarce-skills degrees such as Medicine, Engineering, Actuarial Science and Accounting.

Eligibility: Household income R0-R600 000. Must enrol in an ISFAP-funded programme at a partner university.

Comprehensive bursary for engineering, science and chemistry degrees, including tuition, accommodation, book allowance and a laptop.

Eligibility: Minimum 60% in Pure Maths and Physical Sciences. Strong preference for BEng and BSc Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.

Funds students pursuing a teaching qualification in priority subject areas (Maths, Sciences, Technology, Languages).

Eligibility: Must agree to teach at a public school for the same number of years funded.

Leadership and entrepreneurial development scholarship for Grade 10-12 learners with exceptional academic and leadership potential.

Eligibility: Applicants must show leadership potential, entrepreneurial mindset and academic excellence (70%+ average).

Government-funded bursary covering tuition, accommodation, transport and living allowance for qualifying South African students from poor and working-class families.

Eligibility: Combined household income <= R350 000/year (or R600 000 for disabled). SASSA grant recipients auto-qualify.