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Bursaries in South Africa for 2026 & 2027
Search South African bursaries for university, university of technology and TVET study. Results can include corporate, government and institution-linked funding, with the official source retained for final verification and application.
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The ScarbrowBursary
The Scarbrow Bursary Fund - Study overseas assistance
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Coverage
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: Master's, DoctoralField of study: To support of study in 2026/2027 of recognised postgraduate degrees at universities in any recognised university in Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the USA, and Canada
South Africa · Africa
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The Monocle FoundationBursary
The Monocle Foundation Bursary
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Coverage
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: Undergraduate & PostgraduateField of study: All
South Africa · Africa
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UCT Postgraduate Financial AidBursary
2027 UCT Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary for SA Citizens or Permanent residents
Deadline
10 Nov 2026
Coverage
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: Honours, Master's, DoctoralField of study: Open to all fields
South Africa · Africa
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UCT Postgraduate Financial AidBursary
2027 UCT Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary
Deadline
10 Nov 2026
Coverage
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Requirements / Source
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South Africa · Africa
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Xylem SA TrustBursary
Xylem SA Trust Bursary
Deadline
27 Nov 2026
Coverage
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: Undergraduate & PostgraduateField of study: Engineering & Science
South Africa · Africa
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FirstRandBursary
FirstRand Empowerment Postgraduate Bursary
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Coverage
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: PostgraduateField of study: STEM-related fields
South Africa · Africa
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The 2027 MonocleBursary
The 2027 Monocle Bursary Programme
Deadline
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Coverage
About the programme · Application requirements
Requirements / Source
Academic level: From 2nd year Master's, DoctoralField of study: Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Medicine
South Africa · Africa
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AnalyzeBursary
Analyze Bursary & Learnership Opportunity
Deadline
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Coverage
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Requirements / Source
All applicants must:Be enrolled for full-timestudy in 2027, for 4th year
South Africa · Africa
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GABSBursary
GABS Bursary
Deadline
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Coverage
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: UndergraduateField of study: Computer Science
South Africa · Africa
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SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute) Postgraduate Bursaries OpportunitiesBursary
SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute) Postgraduate Bursaries Opportunities
Deadline
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Coverage
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Requirements / Source
South African citizens onlyTeamwork capabilitiesLeadership qualities
South Africa · Africa
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Where can South African students find bursaries?
Students can search funders, government departments, professional bodies, employers and university funding offices. Sduella brings connected listings together and keeps the official provider link with every opportunity.
Can I apply for a bursary if I also applied for NSFAS?
Rules vary by funder. Some programmes allow an application while another decision is pending, but may prohibit duplicate full funding. Disclose other support and follow the official terms.
Are bursaries only for top academic performers?
No. Some are merit-based, while others emphasise financial need, a particular subject, community, employer pipeline or demographic criteria. Read the eligibility section for each listing.