South African bursaries provide crucial financial support for students pursuing higher education across the country. This comprehensive guide highlights all major opportunities closing in August 2026 that US applicants should prioritize.
Grade 12 students in South Africa can access numerous bursary opportunities to fund their tertiary education. This guide covers eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and top bursary providers to help you secure financial assistance.
Discover comprehensive bursaries for 2026 studies in South Africa with this complete guide covering eligibility, application processes, and top funding opportunities for international students.
eMedia is calling on South African students to apply for its bursary program for the 2025 academic year. About eMedia Holdings eMedia Holdings Limited, a leading investment company in South Africa’s media industry, owns and operates prominent platforms such as e.tv, a free-to-air commercial television station, and eNCA, a 24-hour news channel. The company also… Read More »
The Vulamathuba Empumelelo Bursary Fund is inviting applications for the 2025 academic year. About the Bursary Provider – Vulamathuba Empumelelo Vulamathuba Empumelelo is the community development initiative of Communicare, focused on providing socio-economic support to Communicare tenants and the surrounding communities. Through the Vulamathuba Empumelelo Bursary Fund (VEBF), the organization aims to empower students from… Read More »
The TCTA offers bursaries for the 2025 academic year to deserving students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. About TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority) The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) is a state-owned organization based in Centurion, South Africa. TCTA plays a key role in bulk water supply development, focusing on ensuring water security across the region. Their work… Read More »
The South Deep Education Trust (SDET) invites students to apply for their bursary program for the 2025 academic year. South Deep Education Trust (SDET) Bursary South Africa 2025 Bursaries will be awarded to students from the South Deep Mine’s host and labor-sending areas for Diploma and Degree studies in ANY field (technical or non-technical). The… Read More »
SANBS invites South African students to apply for its 2025 bursary program. The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is a non-profit organization responsible for collecting, testing, and distributing blood from voluntary donors to ensure a safe and sufficient blood supply for the country’s healthcare system. SANBS aims to collect 3,000 units of blood daily,… Read More »
The SAAFoST Foundation invites students to apply for their bursary programmes for the 2025 academic year. SAAFoST Bursary South Africa 2025 Bursaries will be awarded to students pursuing studies in the Food Science and Technology field. There are three types of bursaries offered: About the Bursary Provider – SAAFoST The South African Association for Food… Read More »
PSiRA is inviting students to apply for its bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. About the PSiRA Bursary South Africa 2025 Bursaries will be awarded to students employed within the private security sector or students whose legal parent is registered with PSiRA as a security officer for undergraduate studies in any field. The programme… Read More »