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DE

Department of Basic Education

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Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme for 2027

A government bursary supporting eligible students preparing for teaching careers in priority subject areas and phases of schooling. New applications for the 2027 academic year close on 31 January 2027, while returning bursars have an earlier reapplication deadline.

Undergraduate First Year Second Year +2
Full Funding
Closes 31 Jan 2027
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SO

South African Association for Food Science and Technology Foundation

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SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary for 2027

Tuition assistance for eligible students in the second through fourth year of full time undergraduate food science and technology study at a South African tertiary institution.

Undergraduate Second Year Third Year +1
Partial Funding
Closes 29 Jan 2027
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FI

FirstRand Empowerment Foundation

Open
FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Honours Bursary for 2027

Postgraduate funding for eligible Black South African students applying for their first full time honours qualification in approved STEM fields or psychology at an eligible public university.

Honours
Partial Funding
Closes 31 Dec 2026
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CA

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

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CPUT Postgraduate Bursaries for 2027

Bursary support for eligible full-time CPUT postgraduate students entering or continuing postgraduate diploma, honours, research master's or doctoral study in 2027. The application deadline is 4 December 2026 at 16:00.

Doctoral Honours Postgraduate Diploma +1
Partial Funding
Closes 04 Dec 2026
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SI

Silulumanzi (RF) (Pty) Ltd

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Silulumanzi External Bursary Scheme for 2027

A 2027 external bursary for students pursuing technical and water-sector qualifications, including Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current or Light Current). Applicants from Silulumanzi’s operational areas in Mpumalanga receive preference. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Grade 12 Diploma Undergraduate +5
Full Funding
Closes 30 Nov 2026
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DR

Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality

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Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Bursary for 2027

A 2027 municipal bursary opportunity for eligible local matriculants pursuing selected undergraduate engineering qualifications. The advertised fields include Electrical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Grade 12 Diploma Undergraduate +1
Full Funding
Closes 30 Nov 2026
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SU

Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education (SITFE)

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Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education (SITFE) Bursary for 2027

Up to 41 full bursaries annually for eligible students from sugarcane-growing areas in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, including missing-middle applicants. The 2027 application deadline is 30 November 2026.

Grade 12 Undergraduate First Year +3
Full Funding
Closes 30 Nov 2026
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LA

Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank)

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Land Bank External Bursary Programme for 2027

An agriculture-focused bursary for South African citizens aged 18 to 28, with preference for students from rural and historically disadvantaged communities. The 2027 application deadline is 30 November 2026.

Diploma Advanced Diploma Undergraduate +3
Full Funding
Closes 30 Nov 2026
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MU

Musina Local Municipality

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Musina Mayoral Bursary Fund for 2027

A municipal bursary for eligible residents of Musina Local Municipality, covering registration, tuition, books and accommodation for approved study areas. The 2027 application form notice gives a closing date of 30 November 2026.

Grade 12 Undergraduate First Year
Full Funding
Closes 30 Nov 2026
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CI

City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

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City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary for 2027

A municipal bursary for academically deserving and financially needy Ekurhuleni residents entering approved full-time undergraduate or TVET studies in 2027. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Certificate Diploma Undergraduate +4
Full Funding
Closes 30 Nov 2026
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LU

Luther Field Bursary

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Luther Field Veterinary Bursary for 2027

An interest free tuition loan of up to R50 000 for eligible fourth and fifth year veterinary science students at the University of Pretoria.

Undergraduate
Study Loan
Closes 30 Nov 2026
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EM

Emfuleni Local Municipality

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Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayoral Bursary for 2027

A municipal bursary opportunity for students pursuing priority skills in human and social sciences, science, technology, engineering and other fields identified as scarce or critical by the municipality.

Grade 12 Undergraduate First Year +3
Partial Funding
Closes 30 Nov 2026
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