Requirements: South African citizen, combined household income below R350,000 p.a., registered at a public university/TVET college
Application Dates: September – November (for 2025 intake)
www.nsfas.org.zaRequirements: Financial need, academic potential, field of study varies by provincial needs
Application Dates: Varies by province (usually August – October)
www.dhet.gov.zaRequirements: Strong academic record, financial need, leadership potential
Application Dates: April – June
www.moshalscholarship.comRequirements: African citizenship, undergraduate degree completed, leadership and academic excellence
Application Dates: April – June
www.mandelarhodes.orgRequirements: Entrepreneurial mindset, strong academic record (Grades 6/12 or university)
Application Dates: January – April
www.allangrayorbis.orgRequirements: Financial need, community involvement, academic potential
Application Dates: September – November
www.cyrilramaphosa.orgRequirements: Financial need, academic merit, all fields of study considered
Application Dates: July – September
www.irr.org.zaRequirements: Exceptional academic performance, leadership qualities
Application Dates: June – August
www.firstrand.co.za/careersRequirements: Financial need, strong academic record
Application Dates: July – September
www.oldmutual.co.za/careersRequirements: Minimum 65% average, financial need
Application Dates: June – August
www.nedbank.co.za/careersRequirements: Strong academic record, financial need
Application Dates: August – October
www.standardbank.com/careersRequirements: Strong Maths marks, financial need
Application Dates: March – May
www.investec.com/bursariesRequirements: Minimum 65% average, financial need
Application Dates: July – September
www.absa.africa/careersRequirements: Strong academic record, financial need
Application Dates: June – August
www.vodacom.co.za/careersRequirements: Minimum 65% average, financial need
Application Dates: June – August
www.mtn.co.za/careersRequirements: Strong academic record, financial need
Application Dates: July – September
www.sab.co.za/careersRequirements: Financial need, academic merit
Application Dates: August – October
www.woolworths.co.za/careersRequirements: Financial need, academic potential
Application Dates: July – September
www.shopriteholdings.co.za/careersRequirements: Financial need, academic merit
Application Dates: June – August
www.tigerbrands.co.za/careersRequirements: Financial need, academic merit
Application Dates: May – July
www.distell.co.za/careers