Are you trying to get a bursary to pay for your studies in South Africa? We offer a thorough online list of all the best and most recent Bursaries for 2024 in South Africa, and we are always adding new bursary programs.
Your education is one of the biggest investments you can make.
A bursary or scholarship could be a terrific choice for you if you are in your final year of high school and thinking about attending university, are a current student who is having financial difficulties continuing your education, or if you have an excellent academic record.
One of the finest ways to finance your studies and accomplish higher education goals without having to spend a lot of money is through bursaries and scholarships.
Because they are not required to be repaid, it lowers the cost of postgraduate study and the debt responsibility.
What is a Bursary and How Does it Work?
A bursary is a financial grant given to someone in order to help them attend college or university.
Many organizations, both public and private, offer scholarships for university study and will pay the full cost of tuition. In some cases, the bursary will also pay for extra expenses related to learning, such as textbooks, a laptop, and a living allowance for food and housing.
Bursary Categories for Various Fields of Study
Accounting Bursaries
(Auditing, Chartered Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance & Financial Management, General Accounting)
Arts Bursaries
(Dance, Drama & Theatre, Fashion & Textile, Film & Motion Picture, Fine Art & Visual Art, Jewellery Design, Performing Arts, Music)
Commerce Bursaries
(Asset Management, Business Related [Business Administration, Business Management, Business Science], Corporate Governance, Economics, Fiscal and Public Policy, General Commerce, Human Resources, Investment, Marketing, Purchasing & Buying, Risk Management, Sales & Retail, Transport Economics)
Computer Sciences & IT Bursaries
(Computer Engineering, Computer Sciences, Graphic Design & Game Graphics, Informatics & Information Systems, Information Technology, Information and Communications Technology, Multimedia & Interactive Media, Software Engineering & Software Development)
Construction & Built Environment Bursaries
(Architecture, Building Science & Management, Construction & Building, General Built Environment, Land Surveying, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Safety, Town and Regional Planning, Artisan/ Skilled Tradesmen [Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical/ Electrician, Fitter & Turner, Millwright, Painting, Plumbing, Welding])
Education Bursaries
(Education & Teaching)
Engineering Bursaries
(Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, General Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy & Metallurgical, Mine Surveying & Mineral Surveying, Mining Engineering, Rock Engineering & Rock Blasting, Sound Engineering, Structural Engineering, Systems Engineering)
General Bursaries
(Cheffing & Cooking, Hospitality, Journalism, Language, Media & Communications, Operations & Operations Management, Political, Public Administration, Public Relations, Real Estate & Property, Social Work, Sports, Supply Chain & Logistics, Transport & Road, Travel & Tourism, Various)
Government Bursaries
(Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape, Various)
Law Bursaries
(General Law)
MBA & Postgraduate
(Doctoral, Honours, Masters, PhD, Postgraduate)
Medical Bursaries
(Audiology, Biochemistry, Dietetics & Nutrition, Dental & Dentistry, Emergency Medical Care, Ergonomics, General Medical, Health Science & Health Related, Hygiene, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Radiography, Speech & Hearing Therapy)
Science Bursaries
(Aviation, Air Traffic & Pilot, Actuarial Science, Agriculture & Agricultural, Related Studies, Analytical Chemistry & General Chemistry, Animal Science, Anthropology and Archaeology, Biology & Biological Science, Biomedical, Botany & Plant Studies, Econometrics, Environmental, Farming, Food Science & Food Technology, Forestry, Genetics, Geography & Geographic, Geo Related [Geomatics, Geophysics, Geohydrology, Geochemistry, Geo-Informatics], General Science, Geology, Grain & Crop Studies, Horticulture, Hydrology & Hydrogeology, Marine Biology, Oceanography, Aquatic Science, Maritime Studies & Related Studies, Mathematics [Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Mathematics], Materials Science, Microbiology, Natural Science, Physics, Soil Science, Statistics & Statistical Science, Technology, Veterinary Science & Related Studies, Water, Waste & Sanitation, Weather & Climate, Zoology, Entomology & Nematology).
How to Apply for Bursaries in South Africa
Each bursary will frequently have a unique set of qualifications in order to be eligible; they will frequently depend on what the organization or corporation wants in a bursar.
We frequently found the following eligibility criteria on application forms:
- You have to be a South African citizen (or South African permanent resident)
- You have a strong academic history (some bursaries require good grades in certain subjects – e.g. Maths/Science/Languages)
- You have currently been studying or intend to study within a specific field of study which is suitable for the bursary program
- You have currently been studying or you have applied to study at a recognized institution in South Africa
- You have a proven financial need (often by submitting proof of household income)
Bursaries for 2024 Application Process
Typically, the application procedure is simple and clear. You can start filling out the online bursary application forms once you’ve decided on the field of study you want to pursue.
There will be a list of requirements to fill out the application form for each of the SA bursaries we have provided on the website.
- First, make sure you fulfill the bursary eligibility requirements
- Ensure you have all the information and documentation to complete the application form
- Use the bursary online application form (if available) or download a copy of the form to complete and submit
List Of Available Bursaries For 2024
- PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) Bursary 2024, New
- Sage Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- SOLA Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- AWS Skills Development Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- HP Inc Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- Mastercard Foundation Scholarships 2024, New
- Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- Santam Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- African Scholars Fund Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- Bowmans Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- Royal HaskoningDHV Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- Khulisa Academy Bursary Program 2024 – 2024, New
- Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarship 2024 – 2024, New
- Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- Toyota Motor Industry Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- Old Mutual Education Trust Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- Hollywood Foundation Bursary 2024, New
- Amazon Recruitment Bursary 2024 – 2024, New
- SBF High School Scholarship 2024
- Dr Aadil Moerat Trust Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Columbus Stainless Bursaries 2024
- DSI-CSIR Bursaries 2024 – 2024
- Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Openserve Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme 2024 – 2024
- Stellenbosch University GEM Scholarships 2024
- Canon Collins : Sol Plaatje Scholarship 2024 – 2024
- Canon Collins: Tom Queba Scholarships for Social Change 2024
- SALT-SAAO Scholarship 2024 – 2024
- Anglo American Platinum Bursaries 2024 – 2024
- KnowBe4 Women of Colour in Cybersecurity Scholarship 2024
- ExpressVPN Scholarship Competition 2024
- Margaret McNamara Education Grant (MMEG) Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Academy of Digital Arts Fast Track Bursaries 2024 – 2024
- SAICE Patrons Engineering Bursary Scheme 2024 – 2024
- Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) Bursary 2024
- South African Actuaries Development Program (SAADP) Bursary 2024
- NESP Scholarship 2024 – 2024
- Capitec Bank Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Robben Island Museum (RIM) Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Hatch Bursaries 2024 – 2024
- Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Investec High School Bursary Programme 2024
- Wits Sport Bursaries 2024
- Bursaries Closing in August 2024
- Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) Bursary 2024
- Fine Music Radio (FMR) Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Canon Collins Trust and University of London Scholarships 2024 – 2024
- Scatec Bursaries 2024
- SAMRC Internship Scholarship Programme 2024
- Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sports Foundation Bursary 2024
- Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) Bursary 2024 – 2024
- L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South Africa Grant 2024 – 2024
- Palabora Mining Company Bursary 2024
- Palabora Mining Company TVET Bursary 2024
- SANRAL Bursary 2024
- Stellenbosch University: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Scholarships 2024
- South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Bursary 2024
- Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Bursary 2024
- Stellenbosch University: Lisa Maskell / PANGeA Scholarship 2024
- Ninety One Changeblazers Undergraduate Bursary 2024
- Flywire Charitable Foundation’s Academic Scholarships 2024
- Megchem Bursary 2024- 2024
- DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship 2024 – 2024
- Western Cape Dept of Public Works: Masakh’iSizwe Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Mediclinic and ER24 Bursary 2024
- Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Blind SA Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Sanlam Actuarial Bursaries 2024 – 2024
- Jakes Gerwel Fellowship 2024- 2024
- WOA Fuels & Oils Bursary 2024 – 2024
- UWC – CRC MSc And PhD Bursaries For 2024
- Alfeco Engineering Bursary 2024
- Nedbank External Bursary 2024 – 2024
- MEXT Scholarship 2024
- ACT Nyoloha Scholarship 2024
- AIMS Rwanda Postdoctoral Fellowship in Discrete Mathematics and Probability 2024
- SAMSTIP Teacher Internship Bursaries 2024
- Setshaba Research Centre Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Tastic Bursary South Africa 2024
- South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Bursary 2024
- Minds Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development 2024
- Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2024
- Standard Bank Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Africa Elite Scholarship Programme in Taiwan 2024
- TETA Scholarship at WMU 2024
- University Of Cape Town Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2024
- Freyssinet Educational Trust Sponsorship 2024
- Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy (IMAS) Bursary 2024
- SASSETA Bursary 2024
- Abe Bailey Travel Bursary 2024
- Southern African Development Community (SADC) Annual Scholarships 2024
- Master Mind Scholarships in Belgium 2024
- Milliman Opportunity Scholarship 2024
- Rheinmetall Denel Munition Bursaries 2024
- UKZN Mellon Spatial Humanities Scholarship 2024
- IU International University Scholarship 2024 – 2024
- UKZN Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Scholarship 2024
- UKZN Richard AD Turner Bursary 2024
- Tegkor/Nelson Mandela University Accounting Bursary 2024
- Erika Theron Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2024
- Erika Theron Bursary 2024
- Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship 2024 – 2024
- Embassy of France in South Africa Scholarship 2024 – 2024
- The Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Master’s Scholarship 2024
- ASLA Bursary 2024
- Bradshaw LeRoux Bursary 2024
- Vice-chancellor’s International Scholarship Macquarie University 2024
- ClubX Magazine Bursary 2024
- UKZN College of Humanities – Mellon Early Career Scholars Programme 2024
- Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Program 2024
- UKZN Doctoral Research Scholarships 2024
- Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) Bursary 2024
- China Belt and Road Initiative (IMPA-BRI) Programme 2024
- City of Cape Town Bursary 2024
- Henley Africa Sol Plaatje Media Scholarship 2024
- ABSIP Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program
- South African Reserve Bank Art Scholarship
- South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) Bursary
- Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship
- Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR) Bursary 2024
- UFS Master’s and Doctoral Bursaries 2024
- Northam Zondereinde Bursary 2024
- DVD Quality Mining Bursary 2024
- Ida Manana Siyila Scholarship 2024
- Republic of Turkey Scholarship 2024
- Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPW&I) Bursary 2024
- Garden Cities Bursary 2024
- FoodBev SETA Bursary 2024
- South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS) Bursary 2024
- West Coast District Municipality Bursary 2024
- John Thompson Bursary 2024
- Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursaries 2024
- Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2024 – 2024
- North West Health Bursaries For Nursing Diploma 2024
- University of Pretoria (UP) – ITS Honours Bursary 2024
- CETA – Thapelo Madibeng Bursary 2024
- Mopani District Municipality Bursary 2024
- Western Cape Department of Agriculture Bursary 2024
- Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary 2024
- The World in Serbia Scholarship 2024
- Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund 2024
- John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary 2024
- University of KwaZulu-Natal Bursary 2024
- MultiChoice Bursaries 2024
- KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary 2024
- Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarships 2024
- Dube TradePort Bursary Scheme 2024
- Barberton Mines Bursary 2024
- NHFC Bursary Fund 2024
- Mampeule Foundation Bursary 2024
- Lephalale Local Municipality Bursary 2024
- Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality Bursary 2024
- Future Managers Bursary 2024
- Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary 2024
- Cederberg Municipality Bursary 2024
- Grandslots Bursary 2024
- Saiosh Bursary Funding for Members 2024
- Entersekt Computer Science Bursary 2024
- Mukuru Education Bursary For Foreign Nationals 2024
- Converse Bursary 2024
- Sasha Laurel Bursary 2024
- SAAFoST Aubrey Parsons Study Grant 2024
- The E.V. Adams Scholarship Programme 2024
- UNISA Master’s and Doctoral Bursary 2024
- UNISA Postgraduate Diploma and Honors Bursaries 2024
- Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) Bursary 2024
- Astron Energy Bursary 2024
- North West Provincial Government Bursary 2024
- Digby Wells Bursary 2024
- For Coloured Girls Bursary 2024
- Islamic Relief Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education (SITFE) Bursary 2024
- SOLTRAIN Bursary Fund 2024
- Quantum Foods Bursary 2024
- The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) Student Bursary 2024
- Master Builders Association Western Cape Bursary 2024
- E.V. Adams and Nomdumiso Msimang Bursary 2024
- Morton and Partners Bursary 2024
- Kouga Wind Farm Bursary 2024
- Canyon Coal Khanye Colliery Bursary 2024
- South32 HMM Bursary 2024
- Gold One Group Bursary 2024
- BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2024
- UWC Faculty of Education Bursary 2024
- Zululand Anthracite Colliery Bursary 2024
- Umgeni Water Bursary 2024 – 2024
- Potchefstroom Academy and SAAHST Bursary 2024
- Mbuyelo Coal Bursary 2024
- Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2024
- JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary 2024
- Prince Albert Municipality Bursary 2024
- Tech-Capital Bursary Opportunity 2023
- SAWISE Angus Scholarship 2024
- Generation Google Scholarship 2024 (Women in Gaming)
- Generation Google Scholarship 2024 (Women in Computer Science)
- Cipla Bursary Program 2024
- Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Bursary 2024
- Mazars Bursary South Africa 2024
- KISCH IP Scholarship 2024
- Pyrotec Bursary 2024
- Dream Resorts Bursary 2024
- Makoena Mabusela Bursary 2024
- Eskom Bursaries 2024 – 2024
- GIBB External Bursary 2024
- Silulumanzi Bursary 2024
- Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust 2024
- Toyota Tsusho Africa Bursary 2024
- Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) Bursary 2024
- Magalies Water Bursary 2024
- Imfundo Enhle Education Trust Bursary 2024
- Milpark Education Bursary 2024
- Clicks Foundation Bursary: Wholesale & Retail Trade 2024
- ILASA Bursary 2024