Below, you’ll discover an extensive list of prestigious bursaries offered in South Africa by renowned companies.
Varsity College Scholarship BURSARY
National Senior Certificate Award: Students enrolling in their first year at The IIE’s Varsity College with a National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 equivalent averaging 80% across six subjects (excluding LO) qualify for this award. It cannot be combined with an Academic Scholarship.
- Must be an unemployed South African youth under 35 years old.
- Registered as an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
- Seeking funding to cover tuition fees, accommodation, and prescribed textbooks
What is a Bursary? A bursary is a gift provided to financially needy students that doesn’t require repayment. It’s awarded to students with excellent academic results who are capable of completing their degree within the minimum duration.
Tertiary education can be expensive however, different sponsors and bursars can reward academic excellence and/ or student in need of financial assistance.
Aon, a global leader in professional services, focusing on risk, retirement, and health solutions, offers bursaries to exceptionally talented South African students. The Aon Bursary program primarily targets individuals pursuing qualifications in Risk and Insurance to help groom the next generation of industry experts. Whether you’re a third-year student, an Honours candidate, or a Masters aspirant, the Aon Bursary can sponsor your academic journey and help you build a successful career in this field.
Phambili Bursary Programme by Momentum Investments
The Phambili bursary programme by Momentum Investments supports top academic students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds in South Africa. It aims to help them further their studies and advance their careers.
Sasol Mining Bursary Opportunities
Description: Sasol Mining offers the Sasol Mining Fence-line (Mainstream) Programme, a comprehensive bursary opportunity for talented individuals planning to pursue full-time undergraduate studies in selected Engineering, Science, and Technology fields.
IDC External Bursary Programme 2024
Description: The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is offering the IDC External Bursary Programme for the 2024 academic year. Applications are open from July 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.
Field of Study: The Actom Bursary Program for 2024 is specifically tailored for students pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering. These disciplines are integral to various industries, encompassing everything from designing electrical systems to optimizing manufacturing processes.
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) Bursary South Africa
About the Bursary Provider – African Rainbow Minerals (ARM): African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) stands as a testament to South African entrepreneur Patrice Motsepe’s vision to establish the country’s first black-owned mining company. Today, ARM is a leading diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The company’s activities span iron ore, manganese ore, chrome ore, platinum group metals (PGMs), nickel, and coal mining and beneficiation.
StudyTrust, on behalf of Amazon, invites current undergraduate students who will in 2025 be entering into their final year of a three-year degree OR the third year of a four-year degree, to apply for this bursary. Applicants should intend to continue studying for an Honours degree in 2026 (after completing the internship) and have a keen interest in Amazon and software development engineering.
Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo bursary scheme
The Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo scholarship program is designed to assist students with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Chartered Accountancy. Potential candidates should demonstrate a high level of professionalism, maintain objectivity, adhere to stringent ethical standards, and possess outstanding technical skills.
EY is dedicated to nurturing the Chartered Accountancy profession, supporting individuals from school through university and into the workforce. Bursaries are offered to students demonstrating commitment to becoming Chartered Accountants, with a focus on academic excellence and financial need. Recipients commit to working at EY during their training contract, typically lasting three years.
TFG and FEDISA present a 3-year bursary program for aspiring fashion industry professionals. FEDISA, the sole institution in the Western Cape offering accredited BA and BA Honours degrees in Fashion, along with a Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Media, partners with TFG for this opportunity.
ASSET’s objectives include boosting the influx of new talent into finance and accountancy, fostering skill development, and promoting transformation within the sector. The introduction of the Bursary Scheme serves as a means to fulfill these objectives. This bursary aims to encourage employers to financially support learners in completing their tertiary education. It covers full tuition, accommodation, meals, and books.
Momentum Investments extends the Phambili bursary programme to top academic students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds in South Africa, offering them the opportunity to advance their studies and career prospects. This bursary covers full tuition fees, textbooks, and accommodation.
Moore Infinity offers a pivotal opportunity for academically excellent individuals lacking sufficient funding to pay for their studies through the Moore Infinity 2024 bursary program. This program provides financial support to pursue education without the burden of tuition fees.
- Trainees receive broad exposure in all spheres of finance as prescribed by SAICA.
- Exposure to accounting and external reporting, management decision-making and control, financial management, risk management, governance, and taxation.
Thuthuka offers a bursary fund like no other, going beyond mere financial support for tuition, books, meals, residence fees, and accommodation. Our program adopts an integrated and holistic approach to ensure student success, providing comprehensive “wrap-around” support, including:
The FMR Bursary South Africa 2024
BOUT FMR BURSARY PROVIDER – FMR Fine Music Radio 101.3, based in Cape Town, focuses on classical and jazz music, providing quality listening experiences, compelling content, and social initiatives.
SAMRO Foundation annually invites applications for bursaries worth R11,000 for music students. These bursaries cover tuition fees and are exclusively applicable for the academic year they are granted. However, certain criteria exclude students from private higher education institutions such as City Varsity, COPA, AFDA, and Academy for Sound Engineering, as well as first-year university students, those in foundation or bridging programs, students specializing in Musical Theatre or Music Therapy, and doctoral level students.
Renewing a bursary contract from previous years can be done at any time through the bursary management system. To ensure your application or renewal is considered efficiently, it’s essential to apply online and provide the required supporting documents.