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Funza Lushaka Bursary (Teaching – Accounting, Economics, Business Studies)

Requirements: South African citizen. Studying towards a PGCE or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Commerce-related subjects (Accounting, Economics, Business Studies). Must commit to teaching at a public school after graduation.

Application Dates: October to January annually.

Apply at Funza Lushaka website

Thuthuka Bursary Fund (Chartered Accounting – CA(SA))

Requirements: South African citizen. Studying towards BCom Accounting (intending to become a CA). Must be from a previously disadvantaged background. Strong academic performance (Maths 70%+ in Grade 12).

Application Dates: July to September (for 2025 intake).

Apply at Thuthuka Bursary Fund

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Bursaries

Requirements: Studying Management Accounting or Financial Management. Strong academic record. Financial need considered.

Application Dates: Varies (check mid-year).

Apply at CIMA website

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Bursaries

Requirements: Studying BCom Accounting (aiming for CA(SA)). Strong Maths & Accounting marks.

Application Dates: June to August (varies per university).

Apply at SAICA website

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) – Commerce Degrees

Requirements: South African citizen. Combined household income under R350,000 p.a. Registered at a public university/TVET college.

Application Dates: September to November (for 2025).

Apply at NSFAS website

Absa Bursary Programme (Finance, Economics, IT, Actuarial Science)

Requirements: Strong academic record (Maths 75%+). Studying BCom Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or related fields.

Application Dates: July to September.

Apply at Absa website

Nedbank External Bursary Programme (Commerce & STEM)

Requirements: South African citizen. Studying BCom (Finance, Economics, Accounting, Investments, etc.). Minimum 65% academic average.

Application Dates: June to August.

Apply at Nedbank website

Standard Bank Bursary (Commerce, IT, Engineering)

Requirements: Strong academic performance. Studying BCom (Finance, Accounting, Economics, etc.).

Application Dates: August to October.

Apply at Standard Bank website

Sasol Bursary (Commerce, Engineering, Science)

Requirements: South African citizen. Studying BCom (Accounting, Economics, Business Science, etc.). Minimum 70% average.

Application Dates: April to June.

Apply at Sasol Bursaries

Investec Bursary (Commerce, CA, Actuarial Science)

Requirements: Studying BCom (Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, etc.). Strong Maths & Accounting marks.

Application Dates: March to May.

Apply at Investec Bursaries

Old Mutual Bursary (Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics)

Requirements: South African citizen. Strong academic record (Maths 70%+).

Application Dates: July to September.

Apply at Old Mutual Careers

Lulama Wealth Bursary (Finance & Investment)

Requirements: Studying BCom Finance, Investments, or Economics. Must be from a disadvantaged background.

Application Dates: June to August.

Apply at Lulama Wealth

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) – IT Degrees

Requirements: South African citizen. Household income below R350,000 p.a. Studying at a public university/TVET college.

Application Dates: September – November (for 2025).

Apply at NSFAS website

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Bursary (IT & Engineering)

Requirements: Strong Maths & Science marks. Financial need considered.

Application Dates: Varies per faculty (check March & August).

Apply at TUT website

Absa IT & Data Science Bursary

Requirements: Studying Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or Engineering. Minimum 65% average.

Application Dates: July – September.

Apply at Absa website

Standard Bank IT Bursary

Requirements: Strong academic record (Maths 70%+). Studying Computer Science, IT, or related fields.

Application Dates: August – October.

Apply at Standard Bank website

Sasol Bursary (Computer Science & Engineering)

Requirements: South African citizen. Minimum 70% average. Studying Computer Science, IT, or Engineering.

Application Dates: April – June.

Apply at Sasol Bursaries

Investec Bursary (Computer Science & Data Analytics)

Requirements: Strong Maths & IT marks. Studying Computer Science, Data Science, or IT.

Application Dates: March – May.

Apply at Investec Bursaries

MTN Bursary (IT, Computer Science, Telecoms)

Requirements: South African citizen. Strong academic record.

Application Dates: June – August.

Apply at MTN Careers

Telkom Bursary (IT, Computer Engineering, Networks)

Requirements: Studying IT, Computer Science, or Telecoms. Minimum 65% average.

Application Dates: July – September.

Apply at Telkom Careers

Vodacom Bursary (IT, Computer Science, AI)

Requirements: Strong Maths & Science marks. Studying IT, Computer Science, or AI-related fields.

Application Dates: June – August.

Apply at Vodacom Careers

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program (Not a Bursary but Offers Benefits)

Requirements: Currently enrolled in IT/Computer Science. Passion for tech & leadership.

Application Dates: Open year-round (rolling applications).

Apply at Microsoft Student Ambassadors

WeThinkCode (Fully Funded Coding Bootcamp – No Fees)

Requirements: Ages 17–35. No prior degree required. Passion for coding.

Application Dates: Multiple intakes yearly (check website).

Apply at WeThinkCode

Oracle Academy (Free IT Courses & Certifications)

Requirements: For students & educators in IT.

Application Dates: Open year-round.

Join Oracle Academy

Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) – Free Training & Certifications

Requirements: Open to African learners. Focus on Android, Cloud, or Machine Learning.

Application Dates: Varies (check Google Africa page).

Apply at Google Africa

IBM SkillsBuild (Free IT Training & Certificates)

Requirements: No formal qualifications needed.