Open bursaries

Bursaries Open for Application in South Africa

This page is the active funding index. Opportunities should appear here only while their application window is open or the provider still accepts applications.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-21Source-led guide
Student reviewing open bursary and scholarship opportunities on a laptop

What every open listing should show

  • Provider and programme name.
  • Fields or qualifications funded.
  • Key eligibility rules.
  • Closing date or an explicit no-confirmed-deadline label.
  • Official application route.
  • Last verified date.

Apply before the deadline

Do not treat the final day as your target. Prepare supporting documents early and submit while there is time to fix missing uploads or portal problems.

Verify before sending documents

A legitimate listing should lead to a recognisable provider, university, government department or official application system. Be especially cautious when asked to pay an application fee to an unknown third party.

Sources and verification

Dates, eligibility, funding and application rules can change. Re-check the provider or government source before applying.

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