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Forvis Mazars Bursary Programme

Forvis Mazars in South Africa (formerly Mazars; administered directly by the firm)

The Forvis Mazars Bursary Programme supports financially needy, academically strong South African students studying towards a SAICA-accredited degree on the Chartered Accountancy (CA(SA)) route. Bursars receive funding towards their tuition and a clear pathway into the firm's three-year SAICA training contract, qualifying as a CA(SA) with Forvis Mazars (previously known as Mazars in South Africa).

Amount: Bursary funding towards tuition for a SAICA-accredited degree (amount not publicly specified by the firm)
Deadline: 12 Nov 2026

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Medical & Health Sciences

SASP National Bursary

South African Society of Physiotherapy (SASP) (administered directly by the SASP Bursary Committee / SASP Head Office)

The South African Society of Physiotherapy awards the SASP National Bursary to South African citizens studying towards a Physiotherapy qualification at a South African university. It provides partial tuition funding paid directly to your university, and is reserved for students entering their 3rd and 4th years of study. The bursary is awarded year-to-year and must be re-applied for annually, and recipients commit to remaining SASP members and volunteering at SASP events after graduating.

Amount: Covers a portion of tuition fees only (no fixed value); funds are paid directly to the university. Awarded year-to-year and must be re-applied for annually.
Deadline: 15 Nov 2026

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NRF Postgraduate Scholarship

National Research Foundation (NRF) / Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI)

The DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship is South Africa's flagship public research funding for Honours, Master's and PhD students at South African public universities. Awards are made at Full Cost of Study (FCS) or Partial Cost of Study (PCS) across science, engineering, technology, the social sciences and the humanities, with FCS reserved for South Africans who are financially needy, living with a disability or exceptional academic achievers. For the 2027 academic year, Honours applications close on 23 November 2026; first-time Master's and Doctoral applications closed on 3 July 2026.

Amount: 2027 values per year: Honours R180,000 (FCS) or R140,000 (PCS); Master's R190,000 (FCS) or R145,000 (PCS); Doctoral R200,000 (FCS) or R150,000 (PCS). FCS holders also receive a once-off R10,000 electronic study device allowance, and students living with a disability can get up to R20,000 for assistive technology.
Deadline: 23 Nov 2026

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SIOC-CDT Bursary Fund

SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) (administered by Dux PD)

The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT), established through Sishen Iron Ore Company (Kumba Iron Ore), offers a comprehensive bursary to young people who live in or come from its beneficiary communities: Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong and Tsantsabane in the Northern Cape and Thabazimbi in Limpopo. The bursary covers registration and tuition, accommodation, prescribed study material, a once-off laptop, a monthly stipend and assistive devices for students with disabilities, with priority fields in agriculture, health, education, law, tourism, business, engineering and IT. Applications for the 2027 academic year are open and close at midday on 30 November 2026; the selection process is run by Dux PD.

Amount: Comprehensive bursary (rand value not published): registration and tuition fees, accommodation, prescribed study material, a once-off laptop, a monthly stipend and assistive devices for students with disabilities
Deadline: 30 Nov 2026

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Agbiz Centenary Bursary

Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) - administered directly by Agbiz

The Agbiz Centenary Bursary funds one academic year of postgraduate study (Master's or PhD) for South African students researching agribusiness management and related fields. Established to celebrate Agbiz member organisations that have reached 100 years, it supports high-level academic research and offers guidance from Agbiz in shaping the research topic. Typically one deserving student is funded per cycle.

Amount: R47,500 for the 2026 academic year (the 2027 terms and conditions do not state the 2027 amount)
Deadline: 06 Dec 2026

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Postgraduate 28 days left

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Gates Cambridge Trust (University of Cambridge; established in 2000 with a gift from the Gates Foundation; applications via the University of Cambridge Graduate Application Portal)

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious, full-cost award that funds outstanding postgraduate students from outside the UK - including South Africans - to study a full-time PhD, MLitt or one-year Master's at the University of Cambridge. Established in 2000 with a gift from the Gates Foundation, it covers the full University Composition (tuition) Fee, a maintenance allowance, airfares, visa costs and more. Around 80 scholarships are awarded each year to applicants who combine intellectual excellence with leadership and a commitment to improving the lives of others.

Amount: Full-cost scholarship: full University Composition (tuition) Fee plus a maintenance allowance of GBP 23,152 for 12 months (2026-27 single-student rate; pro rata for shorter courses; PhD awards run up to 4 years)
Deadline: 08 Dec 2026

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KPMG Bursary Programme

KPMG South Africa

Elite Big 4 professional services bursary offering comprehensive support for accounting, auditing, and advisory careers with global opportunities.

Amount: Up to R140,000 per year
Deadline: 29 Dec 2026

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Computer Science & IT 51 days left

BBD Software Development Bursary

BBD

BBD's Bursary & Beyond Programme funds aspiring software developers studying IT-related degrees at recognised South African universities. Unlike most bursaries, applications are open year-round and recipients flow directly into the BBD Graduate Programme after qualifying, making it one of the most accessible paths into a full-time software engineering career.

Amount: Tuition support + graduate placement pathway
Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

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