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Bursaries & Student Funding in South Africa
Search South African bursaries and student funding for university, university of technology and TVET study. Compare public, corporate and institution routes, then confirm citizenship, income, academic and qualification rules.
Study Funding
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AnalyzeBursary
Analyze Bursary & Learnership Opportunity
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All applicants must:Be enrolled for full-timestudy in 2027, for 4th year
South Africa · Africa
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GABSBursary
GABS Bursary
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Academic level: UndergraduateField of study: Computer Science
South Africa · Africa
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Department of Trade, Industry and CompetitionGrant
Critical Infrastructure Programme
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Cost-sharing incentive; see programme guidelines
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Registered South African legal entityCritical infrastructure linked to an investment project
South Africa · Africa
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Department of Trade, Industry and CompetitionGrant
Black Industrialists Scheme
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Coverage
30%–50% cost-sharing grant, up to R50 million
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South African enterpriseProgramme ownership and sector criteria apply
South Africa · Africa
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Studentship Opportunities in Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate ResearchStudent Funding
Studentship Opportunities in Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Research
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Academic level: Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Margaret McNamara Education GrantsStudent Funding
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, DoctoralField of study: Open
South Africa · Africa
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Discounted accommodation rates for UCT academics and doctoral students when staying in London, UKStudent Funding
Discounted accommodation rates for UCT academics and doctoral students when staying in London, UK
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Academic level: Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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UCT Neurology Research Group (NRG) recruiting full-time Master's studentsStudent Funding
UCT Neurology Research Group (NRG) recruiting full-time Master's students
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Academic level: MastersField of study: Division of Neurosurgery at UCT
South Africa · Africa
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European Master's Degree in Human Rights and DemocratisationStudent Funding
European Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: Masters
South Africa · Africa
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MRC - South African Medical Research CouncilStudent Funding
MRC - South African Medical Research Council
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Study at London - King's CollegeStudent Funding
Study at London - King's College
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences - Yearly CompetitionsStudent Funding
Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences - Yearly Competitions
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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UK MRC - Further funding to support Research Leaders in sub-Saharan AfricaStudent Funding
UK MRC - Further funding to support Research Leaders in sub-Saharan Africa
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Standard BankStudent Funding
Standard Bank Loan for Full time with Surety & Self Assured
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Academic level: Undergraduate & PostgraduateField of study: All
South Africa · Africa
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SANCOR(South Africa Network for Coastal & Oceanic Research) opportunities for postgraduate students in fields relating to marine scienceStudent Funding
SANCOR(South Africa Network for Coastal & Oceanic Research) opportunities for postgraduate students in fields relating to marine science
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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SARAO Honours CallStudent Funding
2027 SARAO Honours Call
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: HonoursField of study: See Call Information
South Africa · Africa
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Helpful websites if you're searching for International or Local ScholarshipsScholarship
Helpful websites if you're searching for International or Local Scholarships
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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Study in Finland - ScholarshipsScholarship
Study in Finland - Scholarships
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: Bachelors, Masters
South Africa · Africa
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MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, Japan)Scholarship
MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, Japan) Scholarship
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Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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New Zealand Scholarships for international tertiary studentsScholarship
New Zealand Scholarships for international tertiary students
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Requirements / Source
Academic level: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
South Africa · Africa
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How do I find scholarships for South Africa?
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