Bursaries 2026


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Apply now for a bursary! Are you looking for ways to fund your studies? Perhaps an academic bursary is the answer to your financial worries.  Academic bursaries can be found in almost every field of study from engineering to journalism.

Check out our extensive list of the latest bursaries, including 2026 bursaries, below which includes a GCRA bursary, NSFAS bursaries, Seta bursary, teaching bursaries, fundi bursary, sasol bursary, isfap bursary and many more. 

You'll be able to find all the relevant bursary applications by clicking on the one you are interested in. Please check the relevant bursary closing dates before applying.


Are you part of the missing middle and you're looking for a bursary? The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme has your back. They provide bursaries that go beyond just your fees.


PPS Foundation Bursary Programme is now open for applications from students who will be studying at university or TVET College in 2026.


The Construction Education and Training Authority has now introduced a bursary that is available to TVET or CET college lecturers who are teaching construction-related courses. 


Mercedes-Benz South Africa is inviting high-achieving students to apply for its 2026 Bursary Programme which offers both financial support and practical experience.


The Insurance Seta has bursaries available via the Insurance Sector Student Fund which will cover a wide range of courses. 

 


Sedisa Trust provides a bursary to assist young black women who want to study at university in South Africa. The bursary includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 


Transnet is one of the largest freight logistics companies in South African and is fully owned by the government. They also have  bursaries currently open for applications. 


If you want to study an Honours degree next year then applications are open now for bursary funding provided by the National Research Foundation. 


The Hollywood Bets Foundation Bursary is making a positive impact on the lives of deserving students. Find out how this bursary is changing lives and providing educational opportunities.


It is estimated that South Africa’s 26 universities are owed more than R17.5 billion in student debt. Many students cannot afford their tuition fees and do not qualify for bursaries. These students can however benefit from Feenix.
 


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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

 


 

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