Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality.
- Due Date/Closing Date: 20 January 2026.
- Fields of Study Funded: The bursary is for full-time undergraduate studies in the following fields:
- Accounting
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Regional & Town Planning
- Waste Management
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Sol Plaatje University (SPU). - Due Date / Closing Date: 28 February 2026.
- Fields of Study Funded: This bursary is for full-time Postgraduate studies. It is open to students pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma, Honours degree, or Master’s degree.
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Collins Chabane Municipality. - Due Date / Closing Date: 14 January 2026.
- Fields of Study Funded: The bursary supports studies in specific priority fields:
Civil Engineering - Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Town Planning
- Information Technology (IT)
- Commerce-related fields (Financial Management, Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Economics)
- Law
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Vaal Central Water (VCW). - Due Date / Closing Date: 16 January 2026.
- Fields of Study Funded: The bursary supports full-time undergraduate studies in the following areas:
Water Management - Environmental Engineering
- Civil Engineering (with a Water Infrastructure focus)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Water Treatment & Waste Management
- Hydrology
- Chemical Engineering (with a Water-related specialisation)
- Cyber Security
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The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA), administering the Thapelo Madibeng Bursary Scheme. - Due Date / Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 00:00. The application period opened on 5 January 2026.
- Fields of Study Funded: The bursary supports qualifications in the Built Environment sector, to be studied at a public university or university of technology in South Africa.
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GrandWest, a Sun International entertainment and hospitality venue. - Due Date / Closing Date: 15 January 2026.
- Fields of Study Funded: The bursary supports full-time undergraduate studies in:
Agriculture - Electrical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Tourism and Hospitality
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Lephalale Local Municipality. - Due Date / Closing Date: 30 January 2026.
- Fields of Study Funded: This bursary supports undergraduate studies in the following areas:
Financial Studies - Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Town and Regional Planning
- Mining-related Studies
- Other Scarce Skills
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South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) - Due Date / Closing Date: Friday, 30 January 2026 at 16:30
- Fields of Study Funded: While the page does not list specific fields, the bursary is open to students pursuing a National Diploma, Degree, Honours Degree, or Postgraduate Diploma at a higher education institution in 2026.
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Greater Letaba Municipality - Due Date / Closing Date: 30 January 2026
- Fields of Study Funded: The bursary supports undergraduate studies in the following priority fields:
Tourism (Management, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism) - Agricultural Science (Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science)
- Engineering & Built Environment (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying)
- Finance (Accounting, Financial Management, Economics)
- Information Technology (IT) (IT, Computer Science, Systems Development)
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Ingquza Hill Local Municipality - Due Date / Closing Date: 15 January 2026
- Fields of Study Funded: The bursary is for undergraduate studies in the following fields:
Civil and Building Engineering - Electrical Engineering
- Financial Accounting (CA)
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Maritime Studies
- Town and Regional Planning
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Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality - Due Date / Closing Date: 20 January 2026 at 12:00 (midday)
- Fields of Study Funded: Full qualifications in these priority fields:
Finance Management / Accounting Studies - Town Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Agriculture
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Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) - Due Date / Closing Date: 31 January 2026
- Fields of Study Funded: This bursary funds specialized aviation training in these streams at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy:
Air Traffic Services Officer (ATSO) - Aeronautical Information Management Officer (AIMO)
- Target Generating Officer (TGO)
- Airport Management Centre (AMC) Liaison Officer
- Simulator Support Officer (SSO)
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Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA), a Gauteng Provincial Government initiative. - Due Date / Closing Date: 28 February 2026.
- Fields of Study Funded: All fields of study at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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SAFRIPOL Community (referred to as AFRIPOL in the title) - Due Date / Closing Date: 31 January 2026.
- Fields of Study Funded: The bursary is for studies in the following Engineering fields:
Chemical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) - Due Date / Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 23:59
LLB (Law) - STEM qualifications (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
- Veterinary Science
- Occupations in High Demand, as listed by the Department of Higher Education and Training
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Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) - Due Date / Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Fields of Study Funded: This bursary is specifically for heritage-related studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Key fields include:
Local Studies: Archaeology, Heritage & Museum Studies, Palaeontology, History, Geography/GIS, Conservation, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Library Science, and Digitisation of Heritage Resources. - International Study Components: Maritime Archaeology, Digital Archaeology, and Heritage Conservation.
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Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd - Due Date / Closing Date: 30 January 2026
- Fields of Study Funded: This bursary is for undergraduate BEng degrees in the following engineering disciplines:
Electrical Engineering - Electronic Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
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Free State Office of the Premier - Due Date / Closing Date: 16 January 2026 at 16:00
Fields of Study Funded: This bursary supports a wide range of fields focused on scarce and critical skills, including:
Health Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, etc.) - Social Sciences & Community Development (Social Work, Psychology, Community Development)
- Accounting, Finance & Auditing
- Engineering & Technical Fields (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
- Education (in specific subjects)
- IT, Computer Science & Digital Fields
- Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
- And more (Economics, Built Environment, Creative Arts, Actuarial Science)
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Armscor (in partnership with the South African defence industry) - Due Date / Closing Date: 26 February 2026
- Fields of Study Funded: Full-time studies in disciplines aligned with the defence industry, including:
Aeronautical Engineering - Biochemistry / Chemistry and Physics
- Computer Science / IT / Cyber Security / Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Electronics / Electrical Engineering
- Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Science
- Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering
- Physics and Astrophysics
- Naval / Marine Engineering
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African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) - Due Date / Closing Date: 30 January 2026
- Fields of Study Funded: This bursary supports students at two specific universities:
University of Cape Town (UCT): For students who have completed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year in Accounting, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science/IT, or Mechanical Engineering. - Stellenbosch University: For students who have completed their 1st year in Geology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
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