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KPMG Bursary
KPMG
The KPMG Bursary funds students on the Chartered Accountancy pathway through KPMG, one of South Africa's "Big …
Closes 2026-10-30
Bursary GovernmentCity of Johannesburg Bursary
City of Johannesburg
The City of Johannesburg Bursary supports full-time undergraduate students who live in Johannesburg. The City …
Closes 2026-10-30
Bursary ScienceSAAFoST Bursary for Matric Students
SAAFoST
The SAAFoST Bursary for Matric Students, run by the South African Association for Food Science and Technology …
Closes 2026-10-30
Bursary Construction & Built EnvironmentMartin & East Gap Year and Bursary
Martin & East
The Martin & East Gap Year and Bursary programme is genuinely two phases, not one: a paid Matric Gap Year in 2…
Closes 2026-10-30
Bursary Construction & Built EnvironmentSouth African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) Bursary
South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV)
The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) Bursary funds property valuation study through the South African…
Closes 2026-10-31
Scholarship ScienceNaci Nrf Scholarship
National Research Foundation (NRF)
The NACI-NRF Scholarship, jointly run by the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) and the National R…
Closes 2026-10-31
Bursary GeneralIsfap Bursary
ISFAP
The ISFAP Bursary, run by the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme, funds first-year undergraduate students…
Closes 2026-10-31
Bursary GeneralSouth32 HMM Community Bursary
South 32
The South32 HMM Community Bursary is a tertiary bursary scheme for people who live in the John Taolo Gaetsewe …
Closes 2026-10-31
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Design, build, and optimise systems across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
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Explore research and discovery across the physical, biological, and life sciences.
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General
Open-field funding for students pursuing any course at a recognised institution.
75 opportunities
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Study trade, business operations, and the fundamentals of running a modern enterprise.
73 opportunities
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Develop software, systems, and digital skills for South Africa's growing tech sector.
42 opportunities
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Build expertise in bookkeeping, auditing, and financial reporting for business and public practice.
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