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Scholarships offer gifted students a debt-free path to higher education, and many are actively seeking
bursaries open for 2027 applications. Unlike loans, these merit-based, need-based, or talent-focused awards never require repayment, covering tuition, accommodation, books, and living expenses while you concentrate fully on your studies.
Our curated listings of
Bursaries South Africa 2027 include prestigious scholarship opportunities from universities, government departments, corporate foundations, and international donors. Each entry details award values, minimum academic requirements, application deadlines, and the specific supporting documents needed for a successful submission.
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Scholarships in South Africa 2027.
The Cookhouse WindFarm Scholarship 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen with a valid ID residing in Adelaide, Bedford, Cookhouse or Somerset East, have outstanding academic achievements, and have been accepted to study full-time at an accredited South African institution in Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or Technical Scarce Skills, … Read more
The Fasken Scholarship South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are studying towards a Law qualification or an LLB at Nelson Mandela University, registered for your 2nd, 3rd, or penultimate/last year of study, with a minimum average of 65% (for the Ricci Schwab Lyons Scholarship), in need of financial support, demonstrating leadership … Read more
The ISACA Foundation Scholarships 2027 are now open for applications. If you are 18 years or older and enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited college, university, or technical training institute in any country, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate qualification, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything … Read more
The Babette Taute Trust Scholarship South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen or permanent resident with a strong academic record, studying full-time towards an Honours degree in any branch of English language and literature study, including applied language studies, at a recognised and accredited university in South … Read more
The Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a Black South African citizen under 35 years old, unemployed, with a strong academic record of 60% or higher, a household income of less than R600,000 per year, no outstanding student debt, and not receiving any other … Read more
The Cecil Renaud International Scholarship 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African resident under 27 years old, in your final year of a 4-year Undergraduate or Honours degree, and you completed a major part of your secondary schooling in KwaZulu-Natal, this opportunity could help you pursue postgraduate studies in the … Read more
The Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a Black South African citizen aged 32 or younger, entering your final year of undergraduate studies or pursuing postgraduate studies in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM fields, this opportunity could help you fund your … Read more
The Women’s Empowerment Network of South Africa (WENOSA) Scholarship 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African female student in your final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies in fields such as Accounting, Engineering, IT, Health Sciences, or Law, this opportunity could help you clear your outstanding tuition fees. In this … Read more
The SARB Data Science Scholarship 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen under 35 years old, with a relevant Honours degree and a passion for Data Science, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence, this full scholarship could help you pursue your Master’s degree. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) serves … Read more
The KAS-SAIIA Scholarship South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a postgraduate student not older than 30, with a 70% average in your Honours degree, and you intend to study a Master’s programme in Political Science at UCT, Stellenbosch, UWC, or Wits, this opportunity could help you fund your studies. The … Read more
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