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Allan Gray Scholarship Programme for Entrepreneurial Development (Various Fields)
Study fields:

Various Fields

Requirements:

  • South African Grade 6 learners
  • Applicant must not be older than 12 and not younger than 11 in Grade 6
  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need
  • Applicant must obtain a minimum of 70% for both English and Mathematics

Closing Date
15 September 2026
Capitec Bursary (Various Fields)
Study fields:

Various Fields

Qualification Sponsored:

  1. South African Citizen
  2. This bursary also allows applicants that are 2026 matric students; or on a gap-year after matric in 2025. 
  3. All students registered for full-time studies at any DHET/CHE registered tertiary Institution (university, college, Private Colleges, etc), in 2026. 
    • For the following NQF-7 (or higher) qualifications: Bachelors Degree/Honours
  4. This opportunity is NOT open to: 
    • These qualification levels: N4/5/6, Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters or Doctoral students. 
    • Students at these institution types: TVETs, Community Colleges, Graduate/Business School, or Distance-learning Student (UNISA, etc)
  5. Academic performance:
    • -Grade 12: Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 65% (or above)
    • -Tertiary level: Academic performance-average of 65% (or above) for the latest full academic-years (2025 and 2026 so far).
  6. Students registered as (first, second or third/final) year students in the following fields of study: 
    • Actuarial Science,
    • Computer Science,
    • Information Systems,
    • Information Technology,
    • Digital Marketing,
    • Economics, Finance,
    • Mathematics,
    • Quantitative Management, and
    • Statistics

Apply online at :

Capitec Bursary

Closing Date
12 August 2026
Citrus Academy Justin Chadwick Bursary for Agricultural Economics (Plants and Animals)
Study fields:

Plants and Animals

Qualification Sponsored:

Agricultural Economics

Requirements:

Full-time final-year students in agricultural economics at undergraduate or postgraduate level at accredited South African universities.

Closing Date
15 September 2026
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursaries (Various Fields)
Study fields:

Various Fields

Qualification Sponsored:

  • Accounting (CA)
  • Financial Management
  • Internal Audit
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Investment Management
  • Risk Management
  • Transport or Logistics Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance Studies
  • Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Business Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Engineering

Requirements:

  • For Applicants studying towards their first qualification and undergraduate studies only.
  • Funding for postgraduate qualification (honours) will only be granted to applicants who are studying: Law Qualifications, Accounting (CA), Actuarial Science, Mathematics & Statistics
  • South African citizens ONLY, who are not older than 26 years.
  • Applicants who are studying or matriculated at Quintile 1,2 & 3 schools (public schools), schools from previously disadvantaged communities, and rural areas will be given first preference.
  • For applicants whose parents earn a combined household income of up to R350 000,00 p/a.
  • Eligible applicants whose parents earn a combined household income between R350 000,00 p/a and R600 000,00 p/a may be considered and are therefore invited to apply. An affordability assessment will be carried out as part of the selection criteria.
  • A weighting system, with due consideration of the following aspects, will be applicable:
    • Applicants living with disability will be given first preference.
    • Matriculants with a minimum of 75% APS.
    • Applicants at a tertiary level with a minimum of 65% average of the most recent results. You must maintain a 60% GPA score for the duration of study.
    • Applicants must be admitted to study at a South African public university or university of technology

Closing Date
30 September 2026
Sappi Engineering Bursary (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)

Requirements:

  • You must be a South African citizen between the ages of 17 and 25 years old
  • You must have completed in Matric or currently be in Matric
  • Your must have achieved more than 70% for Maths (not Maths Lit), 70% for Physical Science and 60% for English in Matric or Grade 11 if you are currently in Matric
  • You must intend to study full time at a university supported by Sappi for Engineering studies

Apply online at :

Sappi Engineering Bursary

Closing Date
30 September 2026
Standard Bank Actuarial Science Bursary (Numerical &Financial)
Study fields:

Numerical &Financial

Qualification Sponsored:

Actuarial Science

Requirements:

  • Currently in the first year of study in Actuarial Science
  • Demonstrated experience or exposure to actuarial modelling, financial analysis, or quantitative research methodologies

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Articulating Information
  • Checking Things
  • Developing Expertise
  • Embracing Change
  • Examining Information
  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Following Procedures
  • Generating Ideas
  • Interpreting Data
  • Inviting Feedback
  • Managing Tasks
  • Meeting Timescales
  • Producing Output
  • Providing Insights
  • Pursuing Goals
  • Showing Composure
  • Taking Action
  • Team Working

Technical Competencies:

  • Data Analysis
  • Data Integrity
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Statistical & Mathematical Analysis
  • Write Code

Closing Date
30 September 2026
Valterra Platinum Bursary Programme : Geomatics (Mine Survey) (Engineering)
Study fields:

Engineering

Qualification Sponsored:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Surveying)
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mine Surveying) 

Requirements:

  • Confirmation of university admission (provisional or full) for this qualification (Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Surveying) / Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mine Surveying) 
  • Most recent academic transcript (Grade 11 final results or latest available Grade 12 results), demonstrating a minimum overall average of 65%. 
  • Supporting documentation, including any achievements that enhance the application. 

Minimum Requirements for FINAL YEAR/HONOURS Opportunities: 

  • Final-year undergraduate student in the relevant field of study (Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Surveying) / Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mine Surveying) 
  • Intention to pursue an Honours qualification in 2027 
  • A minimum average of 65% in latest available results 
  • Submission of academic transcripts 
  • Proof of Honours acceptance to be provided once available 

Closing Date
31 July 2026

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