Bursaries / Scholarships In South Africa Closing In September 2026

What is a bursary and how does it work?

A bursary is a monetary award made by an institution to individuals or groups of people who cannot afford to pay full fees. Also Bursaries may be awarded in addition to scholarships where financial need is demonstrated and the prospective student would otherwise be unable to enter the school. Bursaries in south Africa are awarded throughout the year to support student for the next academic year.

Below is the list of bursaries and scholarships closing in this month.

2026 Bursary / Scholarship Programme at Limpopo Dept of Public Works Closing Date: 31 October 2026

2026 Bursary Programme at Thuthuka Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Bursary / Scholarship Programme 2026 at Anglo American Closing Date: 14 July 2026

2026 Actuarial Science Bursary Programme at SANLAM Closing Date: 30 June 2026

2026/2027 Bursaries in SA at Shoprite Group Closing Date: 30 June 2026

2026 Bursary / Scholarship Programme at Rio Tinto Closing Date: 31 May 2026

2026 Bursary / Scholarship Programme at SASOL Closing Date: 30 April 2026

2026 Engineering Bursary / Scholarship at Hatch Closing Date: 29 February 2026

2026 Bursary / Scholarship Programme: E6 Closing Date: 28 February 2026

2026 Bursary / Scholarship Programme at Rio Tinto Closing Date: 16 February 2026

NAC: 2026/2027 CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL BURSARIES CLOSING DATE: 31 JANUARY 2026