Complete List of 2026 Bursaries in South Africa You Can Apply for Today

14 June 2026 · admin

Looking for 2026 bursaries in South Africa? Explore our updated list of bursaries currently open for applications across various fields. Find funding opportunities, check the requirements, and apply before the closing dates to take the next step toward your education.

Sappi is offering – Engineering Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 30 September 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Chemical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
Civil Engineering (BSc or BEng)
Electrical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
Forestry and Wood Science (BSc)
Industrial Engineering (BSc or BEng)
Mechanical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
Mechatronics Engineering (BSc or BEng)

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/sappi-engineering-bursaries-2027-2/

Citrus Academy is offering – Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 15 September 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Agriculture
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Management
Entomology
Horticulture
Industrial Engineering
Plant Pathology
Plant Production
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Soil Science

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/citrus-academy-bursaries-2027/

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is offering – Economics Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 30 September 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Economics
Economics and Econometrics
Economics and Mathematical Statistics
Economic Science

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/south-african-reserve-bank-sarb-economics-bursaries-2027/

Schauenburg Education Trust is offering – Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 31 July 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Electrical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
Business Management (BCom)
Business Administration (BCom)

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/schauenburg-education-trust-bursaries-2027/

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is offering – External Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 30 September 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Accounting
Actuarial Science
Economics
Finance
Information Technology
Law
Mathematical Statistics
Dentistry
Medicine
Social Work
Other scarce skills fields

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/south-african-reserve-bank-sarb-bursaries-2027/

National Department of Agriculture is offering – Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 30 September 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

BSc Engineering Agricultural / Bioresource Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
BSc Food Science and Technology
Diploma in Food Technology
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
BHSc Veterinary Technology
BSc Agricultural Animal Health
BSc Agricultural Entomology
BSc Agricultural Food Science
BSc Agricultural Plant Pathology
BSc Agricultural Plant Science
BSc Agricultural Soil Science
BSc Agricultural Agronomy
BSc Agricultural Viticulture and Oenology
Advanced Diploma in agriculture-related fields
BSc Agricultural Honours in Plant Pathology
BSc Agricultural Honours in Entomology

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/national-department-of-agriculture-bursaries-2027-3/

Jones & Wagener is offering – Bursary Programme 2026

📅 Closing: 31 July 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

BEng / BSc Civil Engineering
Geology
Geochemistry
Environmental Science

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/jones-wagener-bursaries-2026/

SAICA is offering – Thuthuka Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 31 August 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Accounting (BCom / BAcc) at SAICA-accredited universities:
University of Johannesburg
University of Pretoria
University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Free State
University of Fort Hare
University of Cape Town
University of the Western Cape
Stellenbosch University
Rhodes University
Nelson Mandela University
North-West University
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Limpopo (CTA only)

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/saica-thuthuka-bursaries-2027/

West Wits Mining is offering – Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: Not specified

✅ Qualifications funded:

Electrical Engineering
Finance
Geology
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/west-wits-mining-bursaries-2027-2/

Sanlam is offering – Actuarial Science Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 30 June 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Actuarial Science

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/sanlam-actuarial-science-bursaries-2027/

Nedbank is offering – External Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 31 August 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences
Technology: Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechatronics
Mathematics: Actuarial Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences
Green Economy: Renewable Energy Engineering, Environmental Management, Climate Science, Sustainable Development, Conservation Management, Water Resource Engineering, Energy Management, Sustainable Agriculture

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/apply-for-nedbank-external-bursaries-2027/

Wilmar SA is offering – Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 19 August 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Accounting
Agro-economics
Econometrics
Engineering
Finance
Human Resources Management
International Trade
Operations Management
Production Management
Marketing / Sales-related qualifications
Supply Chain

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/wilmar-bursaries-2027/

MMEG is offering – Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 14 September 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

All fields of study (Certificate, Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Doctorate)

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/mmeg-margaret-mcnamara-education-grants-bursaries-2027/

Hot Cares and Guvon Academy is offering – Bursary Programme 2026

📅 Closing: 19 June 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Occupational Certificate: Chef (SAQA ID 101697)

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/hot-cares-guvon-academy-bursaries-2026/

SANSA is offering – Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 30 September 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Applied Mathematics
Applied Remote Sensing
Applied Remote Sensing and GIS
Botany
Computer and Electronic Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Ecology and Resource Management
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Energy Studies
Environmental and Geographical Science
Environmental Science
Environmental and Water Science
Environmental Geology
Environmental Management
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Geography and Environmental Management
Geoinformatics
GIS and Remote Sensing
Information Systems
Information Technology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Physics
Plant and Environmental Science
Space Science
Statistical Ecology

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/south-african-national-space-agency-sansa-bursaries-2027/

Vodacom is offering – External Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 31 August 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics (STEM)
Business
Commercial fields

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/vodacom-external-bursaries-2027/

Toyota South Africa Motors is offering – Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 30 September 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Commerce: Accounting (Non-CA), Analytics, Economics, Environmental Science, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Law (LLB), Marketing Management
Engineering: Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics
Science: Business Science Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/toyota-south-africa-motors-bursaries-2027/

Standard Bank Group is offering – Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 30 September 2026

✅ Qualifications funded:

Agriculture (Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering)
Commerce (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Investment Management, Business Management)
Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical)
Mathematics and Statistics
Science (Actuarial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Science, Business Analytics, Analytics)
Technology (Financial Technology, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Development, Digital Innovation)
Behavioural Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience

📝 How to apply:
Application link below
https://lloydmedialab.co.za/standard-bank-group-bursaries-2027/

Columbus Stainless is offering – Accounting Science and Finance Bursary Programme 2027

📅 Closing: 28 August 2026

✅ Qualifications funded: