Computer Science & IT Bursaries
The fastest-growing bursary category in South Africa. Corporate and government funders are competing for ICT, AI, data science and cyber security graduates - and the bursaries reflect that demand.
10 computer science & IT bursaries
- Computer Science Closes 30 Sept 2026
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Bursary
Amazon Web Services (administered by StudyTrust)
The AWS bursary funds final-year Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Software Engineering students in South Africa, with a paid Amazon internship and training at AWS forming an integral part of the programme.
Full tuition + accommodation + textbooks + monthly allowance + paid Amazon internshipView details → - Computer Science Closes 31 Dec 2026
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.
Tuition support + graduate placement pathwayView details → - Computer Science Closes 30 Sept 2026
HPE Bursary Programme
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Join a global technology leader at the forefront of digital transformation. Build expertise in enterprise technology, cloud computing, AI, and emerging innovations that power the world's most critical business operations.
R100,000 - R180,000 per yearView details → - Computer Science Closes 31 May 2026 (6d)
MTN Foundation Bursary
MTN Foundation
The MTN Foundation Bursary supports academically strong South African students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds studying toward bachelor's degrees in fields aligned with MTN's skills priorities - primarily ICT, engineering and commerce.
Full tuition + study allowanceView details → - Computer Science Closes 31 Aug 2026
MultiChoice Bursary Programme
MultiChoice South Africa
The MultiChoice Bursary awards over 230 bursaries each year to South African undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing STEM-related degrees in critical and scarce-skill fields aligned with the future of media and broadcasting technology.
One academic year of full funding (renewable on application)View details → - Computer Science Closes 31 Aug 2026
NTT DATA Young Talent Graduate Programme
NTT DATA (formerly Dimension Data)
NTT DATA's Young Talent Graduate Programme is a 24-month, fully paid graduate placement for young South Africans with a three-year IT, commerce or engineering qualification. It is based at NTT's Bryanston head office and gives graduates structured exposure to real tech, business and engineering project work as a launch pad into the global NTT DATA group.
Paid 24-month graduate placementView details → - Computer Science Closes 31 Aug 2026
SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship
South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO / NRF)
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), part of the NRF, funds undergraduate and Honours students studying Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics. The scholarship is one of the strongest entry points into careers connected to the MeerKAT and Square Kilometre Array (SKA) projects, which are growing South Africa's data science and big-science engineering talent pipeline.
R178,040 per year + R13,000 once-off laptop grantView details → - Computer Science Closes 30 Sept 2026
SITA Bursary Programme
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
The State Information Technology Agency awards 20 bursaries each year to South African ICT students, building a pipeline of computer science, AI, cyber security and data science graduates for the public sector.
Full tuition + accommodation + meals + allowances + work-integrated learningView details → - Computer Science Closes 31 Jul 2026
Telkom Bursary Programme
Telkom SA
Telkom runs an annual bursary programme for South African students in ICT-aligned disciplines - electrical (light current) engineering, computer science, information technology, plus commercial specialisations supporting the business. Bursars are funded for the full degree and join Telkom's graduate pipeline.
Full-cost bursary (tuition, residence, books, meals, allowance)View details → - Computer Science Closes 30 Jun 2026
Vodacom Bursary Programme
Vodacom Group
The Vodacom Bursary is a merit-based programme for South African students studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) - particularly disciplines aligned to the ICT industry. It funds full-time first, second and third year students at recognised South African universities.
Full-cost bursary (tuition, residence, books, meals, laptop, phone)View details →