How do I get a bursary in South Africa?

Each bursary will often have a set of different requirements in order to qualify, often this will depend on what the organisation/company is looking for in its bursar. Eligibility requirements often found on application forms are: You have to be a South African citizen (or South African permanent residents) You have a strong academic history … Read more

North West Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2025/2026 – 2025/2026

The North West Provincial Government is one of the departments of the South African government. The Office of the Premier department is responsible for providing leadership for efficient, coordinated and integrated service delivery that will enable the growth and development of the province and its residents. The other departments of the North West Provincial Government … Read more

StudyTrust Bursaries South Africa 2025/2026 – 2025/2026

StudyTrust, established in 1974, are an educational public benefit organisation which helps learners find study opportunities. The company administers bursaries and scholarships by various large companies, as well as providing mentorship to assist tertiary students with academic and personal development.  ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED StudyTrust are offering 3 types of bursary programmes, … Read more

South African Civil Aviation Authority Bursary South Africa 2025/2026 – 2025/2026

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), established on in 1998, is a public entity and agency of the Department of Transport (DoT). The national aviation authority is responsible for overseeing civil aviation and governing investigations of aviation accidents and incidents.  ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED The South African Civil Aviation Authority bursary … Read more

Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary South Africa 2025/2026 – 2025/2026

Vhembe is based in the Limpopo province and is the northern-most district of South Africa, bordering on Zimbabwe; Mozambique and Botswana. The Vhembe District Municipality was established in 2000 and have their head quarters based in Thohoyandou. Made up of 4 local municipalities: Mutale, Musina, Makhado and Thulamela. Vhembe has a population of more than … Read more

Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary South Africa 2025/2026 – 2025/2026

The Western Cape Government is responsible for provides services and creating laws for the people residing in its province. They work hand-in-hand with Western Cape municipalities and the national government to ensure that their citizens have access to information, facilities and services. The Western Cape Provincial Treasury provide the province with strategic financial leadership and … Read more

Kwazulu-Natal Government Bursaries South Africa 2025/2026 – 2025/2026

KwaZulu-Natal (or “KZN”) was formed in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu merged with the Natal Province. The province has the 2nd largest population in the country, its largest city is Durban and its capital is Pietermaritzburg. The Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Government consists of the following departments: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Department of … Read more

West Coast District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2025/2026 – 2025/2026

The West Coast District Municipality (WCDM) is situated in the Western Cape province, alongside the Atlantic coast. The district municipality covers over 30 000 sqm and extends about 350 km from north to south. The seat of the district is Moorreesburg The district incorporates 5 local municipalities, including: the Saldanha Bay Municipality; the Bergrivier Local … Read more

Musina Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2025/2026 – 2025/2026

The Musina Local Municipality, located in the north of Limpopo and close to the Beit Bridge border, consists of 12 wards and 24 councilors. The town of Musina was developed around the copper mining industry, but today their economic strengths include diamond mining and game farms (Kruger National Park, Musina Nature Reserve, the Big Tree … Read more

Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2025/2026 – 2025/2026

Mpumalanga province is located in the eastern part South Africa, bordering on Mozambique and Swaziland. The Government of the Mpumalanga Province are awarding bursaries to unemployed students who wish to further their studies in one of the scarce skills sectors within the country.  ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED Bursaries will be awarded within … Read more