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Rheinmetall Denel Munition

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Rheinmetall Denel Munition External STEM Bursary for 2027

A STEM bursary for eligible unemployed South African youth pursuing specified engineering qualifications at recognised South African tertiary institutions.

Grade 12 Undergraduate First Year +2
Partial Funding
Closed 05 Nov 2026
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Monocle Foundation

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Monocle Foundation Bursary for 2027

A 2027 funding opportunity referenced on University of Cape Town funding noticeboards, with qualification levels and fields that must be confirmed against the current foundation application rules.

Undergraduate Masters PhD
Partial Funding
Closed 31 Oct 2026
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JDK Benefit Trust

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JDK Benefit Trust Bursary for 2027

A fully funded undergraduate study programme for eligible Black South African students in selected commerce, management and related disciplines.

Undergraduate First Year Second Year +1
Full Funding
Closed 31 Oct 2026
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Investing in Future Success

Closed
ISFAP Bursary for 2027

A 2027 student funding opportunity administered through ISFAP, with eligible qualifications and participating institutions to be confirmed through the current application portal.

Undergraduate First Year Second Year +1
Partial Funding
Closed 31 Oct 2026
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South African Reserve Bank

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South African Reserve Bank Masters Bursary for 2027

A competitive postgraduate bursary for eligible South African applicants entering selected Masters programmes in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence with a focus on financial analytics.

Masters
Partial Funding
Closed 31 Oct 2026
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National Student Financial Aid Scheme

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NSFAS Bursary Funding for 2027

Government funding for eligible South African students who plan to study or are studying at a public university or TVET college in 2027. Eligibility depends on citizenship or residency status, household finances, the qualification and completion of the application process.

Grade 12 Higher Certificate Certificate +6
Full Funding
Closed 31 Oct 2026
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South African Association for Food Science and Technology Foundation

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SAAFoST Foundation Matriculant Bursary for 2027

Tuition assistance for eligible matriculants entering full time undergraduate food science and technology study at a South African tertiary institution in 2027.

Grade 12 Undergraduate First Year
Partial Funding
Closed 30 Oct 2026
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Energy Mobility Education Trust

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Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship for 2027

A comprehensive scholarship for eligible final year undergraduate and postgraduate students at selected South African universities who are preparing for careers in science, engineering, technology, finance and other priority fields.

Third Year Honours Masters +1
Full Funding
Closed 30 Oct 2026
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City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

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City of Johannesburg Bursary Opportunity for 2027

A municipal bursary opportunity for South African youth who permanently reside in Johannesburg and intend to study full time for an undergraduate qualification in one of the listed fields. The bursary covers eligible study costs up to R40,000 per academic year.

Grade 12 Undergraduate First Year +2
Partial Funding
Closed 30 Oct 2026
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Astron Energy

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Astron Energy Bursary Programme for 2027

A full cost bursary for eligible South African citizens under 35 who are pursuing approved full time qualifications in selected engineering, computing, finance, business and data related fields. Applications close at midday on 26 October 2026.

Diploma Advanced Diploma Undergraduate +6
Full Funding
Closed 26 Oct 2026
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Ninety One

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Ninety One Changeblazers Bursary Programme for 2027

A comprehensive bursary and student development programme for eligible South African school leavers planning full-time university studies in business, finance, economics and selected other fields in 2027. The official programme page currently advertises 2027 applications.

Grade 12 Undergraduate First Year
Full Funding
Closed 31 Aug 2026
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