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Xylem SA Trust

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Xylem SA Trust Bursary Programme for 2027

A 2027 trust bursary supporting eligible South African students in water, infrastructure, environmental and engineering-related fields, including Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The advertised closing date is 27 November 2026.

Grade 12 Diploma Undergraduate +1
Full Funding
Closes 27 Nov 2026
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Xylem SA Trust

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Xylem SA Trust Bursary for 2027

A bursary opportunity for eligible Black students studying engineering, water science, environmental subjects, infrastructure technology and relevant TVET qualifications.

Certificate Diploma Advanced Diploma +6
Partial Funding
Closes 27 Nov 2026
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NA

National Research Foundation

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DSTI NRF Honours Student Funding for 2027

National postgraduate funding for eligible honours students in science, engineering, technology, social sciences and humanities at South African institutions.

Honours
Partial Funding
Closes 23 Nov 2026
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JU

Julian Baring Scholarship Fund

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Julian Baring Scholarship for Masters Study in 2027

A postgraduate scholarship notice for full time masters study in engineering disciplines relevant to the mining industry and for applicants intending to pursue a mining career.

Masters
Partial Funding
Closes 20 Nov 2026
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BA

Babette Taute Scholarship Trust

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Babette Taute Honours Scholarship for 2027

A R50 000 scholarship for a full time one year honours programme in English language, English literature or applied language studies at a South African university.

Honours
Once-off Grant
Closes 20 Nov 2026
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MI

Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)

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Mining Qualifications Authority Bursary Scheme for 2027

A SETA bursary scheme supporting mining and minerals-sector skills at universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges. The 2027 application windows for employed bursars and institution-submitted unemployed bursaries close on 19 November 2026.

Certificate Diploma Advanced Diploma +2
Full Funding
Closes 19 Nov 2026
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ABB Education Trust

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ABB Education Trust Bursary for 2027

A 2027 bursary opportunity for eligible Black South African women studying selected engineering qualifications. The listed fields include Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The current application window closes on 14 November 2026 at 16:00.

Advanced Diploma Undergraduate Second Year +2
Partial Funding
Closes 14 Nov 2026
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WI

Witzenberg Local Municipality

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Witzenberg Municipality Mayoral Bursary Fund for 2027

A municipal bursary fund for eligible South African citizens aged 18 to 35 who permanently reside in the Witzenberg municipal area. The 2027 notice includes engineering and built-environment study areas, including Electrical Engineering. The current notice gives a closing date of 13 November 2026.

Diploma Undergraduate First Year +3
Partial Funding
Closes 13 Nov 2026
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North West Office of the Premier

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Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary Scheme for 2027

A provincial bursary for South African youth who are permanent residents of North West and intend to study full time at public institutions. The 2027 application window runs from 13 October to 13 November 2026. Current field priorities and requirements should be confirmed with the bursary office.

Undergraduate First Year Second Year +1
Full Funding
Closes 13 Nov 2026
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Free State Office of the Premier

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Free State Office of the Premier Bursary for 2027

A provincial bursary opportunity for eligible students studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics, psychology related disciplines, social sciences and other approved fields.

Undergraduate First Year Second Year +2
Full Funding
Closes 13 Nov 2026
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Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

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RAPCAN Legacy Doctoral Scholarship for 2027

A doctoral scholarship lead for research relating to child abuse and neglect, listed on the University of Cape Town postgraduate funding noticeboard.

PhD
Partial Funding
Closes 10 Nov 2026
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UN

University of Cape Town

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UCT Postgraduate Financial Aid Bursary for 2027

Postgraduate financial assistance for eligible South African citizens and permanent residents applying for honours, masters or doctoral study at the University of Cape Town in 2027.

Honours Masters PhD
Partial Funding
Closes 10 Nov 2026
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