Limpopo's economy is built on mining, farming and the public sector, and much of the funding listed here follows that pattern. You will find municipal bursaries, provincial programmes and community-focused awards from mining companies for people who live near their operations, such as in the Sekhukhune and Phalaborwa areas.
Because many of these opportunities prefer local applicants, the strongest applications show clearly that you live in the named area. Proof of residence, a letter from your ward councillor or traditional authority, and certified copies of your ID and results are common requirements. Mining and engineering bursaries are popular in the province, so read our mining funding guide if you are interested in that field.
Funders with opportunities here: Enel Green Power, Enel Green Power South Africa, Exxaro, Glencore, Greater Letaba Local Municipality, Imerys, Ivanplats, Lephalale Local Municipality, Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality, Marula Platinum, Northam Platinum, PN Foundation
City of Polokwane Bursary
Polokwane Municipality
Engineering
Closed 2025-12-05
Bursary ClosedEnel Bursary
Enel Green Power
General
Closed 2026-09-30
BursaryEnel Green Power Bursary
Enel Green Power South Africa
General
Closes 2026-11-30
BursaryExxaro Bursary
Exxaro
General
BursaryGlencore Plc Bursary
Glencore
Engineering
BursaryGreater Letaba Municipality Bursary
Greater Letaba Local Municipality
Engineering
BursaryImerys Refractory Bursary
Imerys
Engineering
BursaryIvanplats Bursary
Ivanplats
Mining
BursaryLephalale Municipality Bursary
Lephalale Local Municipality
Government
BursaryMakhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary
Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality
General
BursaryMarula Platinum Bursary
Marula Platinum
Mining
Bursary ClosedNortham Booysendal Platinum Bursary
Northam Platinum
Mining
Closed 2026-07-07