Top 2027 Bursary Opportunities

Bursary applications for the 2027 academic year in South Africa are opening early, with key opportunities from Sasol, SAICA Thuthuka, and DSI-NRF available, primarily focusing on STEM, accounting, and postgraduate studies. Applications generally open between April and June 2026 for the 2027 year, with deadlines closing around September 2026. 

Sasol Bursary 2027: Applications for engineering and science studies (STEM) are open from 1 April – 17 May 2026.SAICA Thuthuka Bursary 2027: Supports undergraduate accounting students, with applications closing on 31 August 2026.
SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries 2027:For STEM postgraduate studies (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), opening in May 2026 and closing on 30 September 2026.
DSI-NRF Human Development Bursary 2027: Funds Masters and PhD studies in South Africa.
ISFAP Bursary 2027: Provides full-cost funding to missing-middle students at partner universities like UCT, Wits, and Pretoria.
SARAO Masters Scholarship 2027: Focuses on postgraduate studies, with applications closing around 15 June 2026.
StudyTrust Bursaries: Manages various corporate bursaries, with applications opening on 1 June 2026 and closing 30 September 2026.

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