The W&RSETA 2026 Bursary Scheme funding window is open for unemployed continuing bursars who were funded in the 2025 academic year and need support for 2026. Eligible institutions and bursary administrators must submit on behalf of qualifying students before the closing date on 30 May 2026. For students already supported by W&RSETA, this funding window…
A once-off bursary worth up to R50 000 is now open for postgraduate law students whose research focuses on human rights, constitutional law, and justice-related legal issues. The SAJHR Postgraduate Top-Up Bursary 2027 is aimed at supporting LLM students at public universities who need financial assistance to continue their academic journey. The South African Journal…
Civil Engineering students often need more than study funding — they need a real chance to enter the industry. The Power Construction Civil Engineering Bursary Programme 2026 offers qualifying students financial support linked to one of South Africa’s established construction companies, with potential exposure to future work experience and career opportunities. The Power Construction Civil…
NSFAS has opened the 2026 TVET Trimester 2 funding cycle, giving eligible TVET College students a short window to submit their applications. This cycle is specifically for Trimester 2 TVET studies, with applications closing on 18 May 2026. Students should prepare their documents early and avoid waiting until the final day. The NSFAS 2026 TVET…
A bursary can change more than a student’s bank balance. For South Africans who want to build careers in environmental science, water, GIS, ecology or social impact, the Digby Wells Environmental Bursary offers a chance to study with financial support while stepping closer to meaningful work in sustainability. The Digby Wells Environmental Bursary supports South…
A career in traffic law enforcement starts with discipline, fitness and the right training. This Student Cadet Traffic Officer Bursary gives qualifying youth a chance to complete recognised Road Traffic Law Enforcement training, receive a monthly stipend and prepare for future opportunities in public safety. The Western Cape Mobility Department is inviting young South Africans…
For students dreaming of a future in television, radio or broadcasting, tuition costs can become the biggest barrier. The eMedia Bursary Programme 2026 offers financial support for first-year media students who show academic potential but do not have other funding. eMedia Investments is inviting first-year students to apply for the eMedia Bursary Programme 2026, a…
Rand Water is offering undergraduate students a chance to apply for its 2026 External Bursary Programme. The bursary supports selected fields linked to the water sector, including engineering, science, law, accounting, architecture, geomatics and public health, giving qualifying students support toward completing their studies. Rand Water is inviting undergraduate students to apply for its External…
A four-year post-doctoral research fellowship is open for specialists in plant virology, biotechnology and plant pathology. The Agricultural Research Council is seeking a researcher with strong proteomics experience to work on plant-virus interactions, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, maize mutant screening and scientific publication. The Agricultural Research Council is inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Plant…
A focused bursary opportunity is open for Royal Bafokeng Nation youth who want to become Chartered Accountants. The Royal Bafokeng Holdings CA Bursary Programme 2027 supports learners entering Accounting Sciences at SAICA-recognised public universities, giving ambitious students a powerful start toward one of South Africa’s most respected professions. The Royal Bafokeng Holdings CA Bursary Programme…