University Bursaries
South Africa is known for its prestigious tertiary institutions; each year, numerous South African Students are admitted to universities nationwide.
However, many students have faced the challenge of financing their school and other relevant fees over the years.
Universities in South Africa
University of Cape Town
University of Fort Hare
University of the Free State
University of KwaZulu-Natal
North-West University
University of Pretoria
Rhodes University
Stellenbosch University
University of the Western Cape
University of the Witwatersrand
Students in South Africa can apply for either scholarships or bursaries to fund their tertiary education.
There are numerous bursary opportunities available each year.
Below is a list of bursaries available to South African students who have gained admission to a university or are already enrolled there.
University Bursaries Available for 2024
Ada & Bertie Levenstein Bursary
BANKSETA / UKZN Outstanding Student Debt Fund
Bloemhof Beursfonds Trust (BBT) Scholarship
Boston Media House and YFM Scholarship
Boston Media House Bursary Competition
David and Elaine Potter Fellowship
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Bursary
EP Bradlow Bursary at Stellenbosch University
Erika Theron Trust Scholarship at UWC
Film School Africa (FSA) Bursary
Guy Butler Research Award Scholarship
Harry Crossley Foundation Research Fellowship
IIE-Vega School Bursary Competition
Imperial Stellenbosch University Bursary
iStudent Academy Bursary Competition
John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary
Loeries Creative Future Scholarship
Lyceum College Bursary Competition
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Bursaries
Open Window Scholarship Competition
Potchefstroom Academy and SAAHST Bursary
Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary
Sanlam UCT Online High School Scholarship
Sheila Brand Educational Trust Bursary
Stellenbosch University Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Scholarship
Stellenbosch University GEM Scholarship
Stellenbosch University Lisa Maskell Scholarship
Tegkor/ Nelson Mandela University Bursary
The Beast Foundation & eta College Scholarship
TuksSport UP Sport Performance Bursary
UCT Centre For African Studies: Jack Simons Bursary
UCT International and Refugee Scholarship
UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship
UCT Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship for Women in Humanities
UFS & Media24: Matriculant of the Year Bursary Competition
UFS Bursary: Star of Stars Competition
UFS Honours and Masters Bursary
UFS Postgraduate Diploma Bursary
UKZN Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Scholarship
UKZN College of Agriculture, Engineering, and Science (CAES) Bursary
UKZN Ethekwini Maritime Cluster Bursary
UKZN Mellon Spatial Humanities Scholarship
UKZN Richard AD Turner Bursary
University of Free State (UFS) Doctoral Scholarship
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Bursaries
University of KwaZulu-Natal Bursary