Are you wondering “how do I apply for a bursary?” You’ve come to the right place! SA Bursaries helps you find the latest bursary opportunities and walk you through the application process so you can secure funding for your studies.
Looking for funding for 2026? Several South African bursaries are closing in February 2026, and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Don’t miss out on these early-year deadlines — browse the full list and submit your applications before they close.
Here are our tips to writing a Motivational Letter for a Bursary Application, as well as some Bursary Motivational Letter templates for students to use.
If you have been invited to attend a bursary interview, you are likely looking for questions that are asked during a bursary interview so that you can prepare yourself. SA Bursaries has compiled some tips for bursary interview preparation.
Western Cape Government Graduate Internship 2026/ 2027 ABOUT THE WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP The Western Cape Government is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for their Graduate Internship programme. Applications are open until 2 March 2026. The programme is open to youth residing in the Western Cape. Through this Youth Development Programme, the government aims to equip graduates… Read More »
Eskom Learnership Internship – Electrical Engineering (Construction Management) ABOUT THE ESKOM INTERNSHIP – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Eskom is inviting students to apply for their Electrical Engineering (Construction Management) Internship programme. Applications are open until 6 February 2026. Eskom is seeking Electrical Engineering graduates to partake in the programme, across various sites. ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER – ESKOM… Read More »
Element Six Internship Programme – Material Sciences & Engineering (Springs, ZAPRO) ABOUT THE ELEMENT SIX INTERNSHIP – MATERIAL SCIENCES & ENGINEERING Element Six is inviting students to apply for their Material Sciences or Metallurgical Engineering Internship programme. Applications are open until 20 March 2026. This internship programme is aimed at applicants who have completed an MSc or… Read More »
Matric class of 2025 can look forward to 13 January 2026, when NSC results will finally be released and they can submit bursary applications for 2026 university studies.
Pepkor Lifestyle Warehouse & Logistics Learnership 2025 About the Pepkor Learnership Pepkor Lifestyle is offering a 12-month Learnership Programme focused on Warehouse & Logistics Operations. Based at their Rosslyn Central logistics division in Pretoria, this programme provides a structured mix of theory and practical on‑the-job training. Learners will gain valuable experience in FMCG logistics while working toward… Read More »
RCL Foods Supreme Siyabhaka Academy Learnership – Pretoria West (Gauteng) About the Learnership The RCL Foods Supreme Siyabhaka Academy Learnership is a 12‑month, SETA‑accredited programme designed to develop young baking professionals. Throughout the year, learners will receive mentorship and coaching while gaining hands-on experience in bakery operations. At the end of the learnership, successful candidates will obtain… Read More »
Toyota Learner Maintenance (Unemployed Production) Learnership 2025 About the Toyota Learnership Toyota is offering a Maintenance Learnership for unemployed South African youth who want to gain hands-on experience in a production and technical maintenance environment. The programme takes place at the Prospecton manufacturing plant in Durban and gives learners a strong foundation in automotive manufacturing processes and… Read More »
University Applications for 2026 in South Africa Starting your university journey is a big step, and getting your application in early is really important. Many universities across South Africa have already opened their applications for the 2026 academic year. Whether you’re planning to study medicine, engineering, education, or anything else, now is the time to start preparing.… Read More »
If you or a family member are a SASSA grant recipient, it is important to keep track of your grant payment dates. Here are social grant payment dates for 2025 and 2026.
NSFAS Status Check 2025 Now that NSFAS applications have closed for the year (as of 15 December 2024), you are probably wondering what the status is of your application and whether you will be receiving funding to study in 2025. We know that waiting for feedback can be nerve-wracking, and we want to help you by instucting… Read More »
How to write an Affidavit for Bursary Applications Applying for bursaries and scholarships can be a lifeline for students facing financial challenges, especially when one or both parents are unemployed. Many institutions require proof of financial need, and if a parent is unemployed, they might ask for an affidavit. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you write… Read More »
A university prospectus is a great tool to have as it will provide you with an outline of what your chosen tertiary institution has to offer. Find all university prospectus for 2025 here.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is recognition of skills, knowledge, expertise, and competence, for consideration of entry into tertiary studies. Read more here.