Deadlines: Honours: 30 June | Masters: 31 August | PhD: 31 August
Funding: R70k–R180k p.a.
Requirements: SA citizens/PR holders, min 65% undergrad average, study at accredited SA universities
Apply at NRF websiteDeadline: 30 September
Funding: Full tuition + R120k stipend
Focus Areas: STEM fields, Indigenous knowledge systems
Apply at DSI websiteDeadline: 21 April
Funding: Full tuition + stipend + leadership program
Requirements: Postgrad studies in any field, demonstrated leadership
Apply at Mandela Rhodes websiteDeadline: 14 December
Funding: Full tuition + £1,347 monthly stipend
Requirements: SA citizenship, first-class undergrad degree
Apply at Commonwealth Scholarships portal| University | Funding | Deadline | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCT | Up to R120k | Varies | UCT Funding |
| Wits | R50k–R150k | Faculty-specific | Wits Funding |
| Stellenbosch | Merit awards | 31 October | Stellenbosch Funding |
| Organization | Field | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Absa | Data Science, Finance | 30 June |
| Nedbank | Economics, IT | 31 July |
| Sasol | Engineering, Chemistry | 30 September |
Requirements: SA citizen, income ≤ R350 000, first-time student
Application Dates: Sep–Nov
Apply at NSFAS websiteRequirements: SA citizen, Black/Coloured, Maths ≥60%, income ≤ R350 000
Application Dates: Apr–Aug (NBT deadline)
Apply at SAICA Thuthuka pageRequirements: SA citizen, communication & leadership skills
Application Dates: Oct 15, 2024 (for 2025)
Apply at AGSA bursary portalRequirements: CTA/Matric/undergrad, academic merit ± financial need
Application Dates: 1 Sep – 31 Oct annually
Apply at EY SA bursary portalRequirements: Academic performance + financial need
Application Dates: 1 Jul – 31 Aug 2025
Apply at PwC bursary portalRequirements: Maths ≥70%, English ≥60–70%, SA citizen, CA stream
Application Dates: Jun – 30 Sep 2025
Apply at Old Mutual careers pageRequirements: Accounting/finance stream, financial need judged
Application Dates: 1 May – 30 Sep 2025
Apply at Study Trust portalRequirements: SA citizen ≤26, income ≤R350 000, CTA eligible
Application Dates: 1 Jun – 30 Sep 2025
Apply at IDC bursary portalRequirements: NMU accounting students
Application Dates: Varied
Apply at NMU bursary page