Bursaries & Funding
A shortlist of trusted bursaries for South African learners — from school-level support to funding your first year of university. Shaping tomorrow’s minds starts with removing what stands in the way.
Before you apply: Deadlines, eligibility criteria, and required documents change every year. Always confirm the latest details on the provider’s official website before submitting anything. This page is a starting point, not a substitute for reading the fine print.
High School Bursaries Grade 10–12
These cover school fees, and in some cases extra lessons, uniforms, or mentoring, while you’re still at school.
Investec High School Bursary Programme
For learners entering Grade 10, 11 or 12 who show strong academic potential in Pure Maths, Accounting, or Science, combined with financial need.
Note: funds Pure Maths only — not Maths Literacy.
View & apply →StudyTrust
An education trust that administers multiple high school and tertiary bursaries. One application can connect you to several funding opportunities based on your profile.
View & apply →African Scholars Fund
Supports high school learners who show academic promise, initiative, and a willingness to seek out opportunity, at ASF-partner schools.
View & apply →Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP)
A full five-year high school scholarship covering tuition, uniforms, books, and mentorship at top partner schools, plus leadership development.
Note: recruitment starts in Grade 6, with placement from Grade 8 — best shared with younger siblings or family members, not current Grade 10–12 applicants.
View & apply →University Bursaries Matric & beyond
Heading into your final year or just finished matric? These fund your first undergraduate degree.
NSFAS
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme. Government funding for tuition, accommodation, and living costs for students from households earning under R350,000 a year.
View & apply →Moshal Scholarship Program
Full funding plus mentorship for matriculants pursuing STEM or Commerce degrees at partner universities, aimed at students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
View & apply →Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship
For Grade 12 learners with strong Maths results and an entrepreneurial mindset. Covers full tuition and living costs at partner universities for qualifying households.
View & apply →Sasol Bursary Programme
Funds students pursuing degrees in fields aligned with Sasol’s business — including Engineering, Science, and technical disciplines.
View & apply →Ninety One #Changeblazer Bursary
A merit and financial-need bursary for Matric learners heading into full-time university study, with mentoring, career guidance, and wellbeing support included.
View & apply →Vodacom External Bursary Programme
Covers tuition, accommodation, meals, and materials for students studying STEM, Business, or Commercial fields, plus vacation work and career-readiness training.
View & apply →Keep Searching More options
New bursaries open throughout the year. These directories track opportunities as they’re announced.
ZaBursaries
Comprehensive, regularly updated bursary listings across every field of study.
Browse listings →Bursaries South Africa
Lists government school bursary schemes, alumni trusts, and external placement programmes.
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