Project Management Bursaries 2025

Project management is the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals within a defined scope, time, cost, and quality constraints. 

It is a vital skill in various industries, from construction and IT to marketing and healthcare.

Project managers must be able to identify and address challenges proactively.

Career Opportunities in Project Management 

Project management offers various career paths, including:

  1. Project Manager
  2. Program Manager
  3. Portfolio Manager
  4. Agile Project Manager
  5. IT Project Manager
  6. Risk Manager
  7. Scrum Master
  8. Project Coordinator
  9. Agile Coach
  10. Marketing Manager
  11. Operations Manager 
  12. Social Media Manager.

Fields of Study

You will need a bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.

Certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) can demonstrate expertise.

Depending on the project, a basic understanding of relevant technical areas may also be required.

Project Management Bursaries 

Need help with funding your studies, you can apply for any of these bursaries:

  • Bridgestone Bursary
  • Capitec Bank Bursary
  • City of Cape Town Bursary
  • Department of Correctional Services Bursary
  • Department of Public Works Bursary
  • Department of Water & Sanitation Bursary
  • Egis Operation South Africa Bursary
  • Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) Bursary
  • Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
  • KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary
  • Land Bank Bursary
  • MANCOSA Bursary
  • Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary
  • Mhlathuze Water Bursary
  • Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) Bursary
  • Musina Local Municipality Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary
  • Oasis Bursary
  • Power Group Bursary
  • Sasha Laurel Bursary
  • Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) Bursary
  • South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary
  • Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary