Funding Bursaries

The Sanlam Bursary Programme 2026 has officially opened, offering South African students an opportunity to receive financial support for their studies while preparing for careers in high-impact professional fields. As one of South Africa’s most established financial services groups, Sanlam continues to invest in skills development and transformation by supporting talented learners through structured bursary … Read more

Johannesburg, South Africa – Cipla South Africa Bursary 2026, offering much-needed financial support to deserving South African students who wish to pursue or continue their tertiary studies. The bursary forms part of Cipla’s long-standing commitment to education, skills development, and building future professionals who will contribute meaningfully to the country’s healthcare and economic landscape. With … Read more

The Two Rivers Platinum Mine Bursary 2026 is now open, offering much-needed financial support to South African students pursuing scarce-skills degrees in engineering and information technology. In a country where the cost of higher education continues to rise, mining-sector bursaries remain one of the most reliable pathways for talented students to complete their studies and … Read more

South Africa’s aviation sector plays a critical role in keeping passengers, cargo, and national airspace safe. At the centre of this system are highly trained air traffic professionals. For learners who dream of a career in aviation but lack the financial means, the Air Traffic Services Bursary 2026 offers a rare and life-changing opportunity. Offered … Read more

Shoprite Opens Multiple Bursaries for 2026 academic year, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to education, skills development, and youth empowerment in South Africa. The 2026 Shoprite Bursary Programme targets high-impact career fields that are critical to the country’s economy and future workforce: Accounting (CA stream), Retail Business Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Agricultural Sciences. With … Read more

The GCRA Bursary 2026 (Transnet Funded) is officially open, giving Gauteng-based students a major opportunity to access fully funded higher education in priority and scarce-skills fields. Administered by the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) in partnership with Transnet, this bursary programme plays a key role in developing future professionals for South Africa’s transport, logistics, engineering, … Read more

The KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursary 2026 has officially opened, giving eligible students from the province an opportunity to access financial support for higher education. This bursary programme is part of the provincial government’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to tertiary education, developing scarce skills, and building a capable workforce that can contribute to KwaZulu-Natal’s long-term social … Read more

The NERSA Bursary Programme 2026 has officially opened, offering financial support to qualifying South African students who wish to pursue studies aligned with the country’s energy and regulatory sectors. Administered by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), the bursary programme forms part of the regulator’s long-term skills development strategy aimed at strengthening technical, … Read more

Last updated: 29 January 2026 | Reviewed for accuracy by Emmanuel Hlongwane The Armscor Bursaries 2026 programme is one of South Africa’s most strategic funding opportunities for students pursuing careers in engineering, science, technology, and defence-related disciplines. Offered by the Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor), this bursary supports academically strong students who want to … Read more

Minopex Opens Engineering Bursary Opportunities for the 2026 Academic Year Minopex, a leading South African mining services company, has confirmed its commitment to skills development by opening applications for the Minopex Engineering Bursary 2026. The bursary targets talented and motivated South African students pursuing critical engineering qualifications aligned with the country’s mining and industrial sectors. … Read more