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Private company bursaries

PSG Financial Services (Various Fields)
Study fields:

Various Fields

Qualification Sponsored:

Bachelor of Science

  • Actuarial Science
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematical Science

Bachelor of Science and Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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PSG Financial Services

Closing Date
30 November 2025
Sanlam Actuarial Bursaries (Various Fields)
Study fields:

Various Fields

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Sanlam Actuarial Bursaries

Closing Date
30 June 2025
Sappi (Engineering)
Study fields:

Engineering

Qualification Sponsored:

  • Chemical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
  • Civil Engineering (BSc or BEng)
  • Electrical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
  • Forestry and Wood Science (BSc)
  • Industrial Engineering (BSc or BEng)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
  • Mechatronics Engineering  (BSc or BEng)

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Sappi

Closing Date
30 September 2025
The ACT Nyoloha Scholarships (Various Fields)
Study fields:

Various Fields

Requirements:

  • Between the ages of 17 – 25 years old.
  • Currently in Grade 12 OR have university exemption.
  • Need financial assistance to pursue a qualification in performing or visual arts as a South African tertiary/accredited institution, for studies commencing in 2026.
  • Not currently registered at a tertiary institution/accredited institution for the 2025 academic year.
  • Do not have an existing tertiary qualification in an arts/creative discipline from a South African tertiary/accredited institution.
  • Not considered a professional artist – (have specialized training/and or employed full time in their artistic discipline).
  • Not a 2024 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme participant or finalist.
  • Willing and able to commit to the 6-month duration of the programme.
  • A South African citizen. 

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The ACT Nyoloha Scholarships

Closing Date
30 March 2025
WSP Environmental Sciences Bursary (Science & Mathematics)
Study fields:

Science & Mathematics

Qualification Sponsored:

Environmental Sciences

Closing Date
31 March 2025

Government bursaries

The Compensation Fund (Various Fields)
Study fields:

Various Fields

Qualification Sponsored:

  • Students must be enrolled to study on a full-time basis, and only under exceptional circumstances students with disabilities shall be allowed to study part-time
  • Certification and verification of physical disability by a Health Care Professional or Disability Support Office / WCL forms (Final medical report) 

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The Compensation Fund

Closing Date
31 March 2025

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