Bursaries Closing in August 2026
South African bursaries with application deadlines in August 2026. Prepare your documents now — late applications are not accepted.
Eskom Bursary Programme
Eskom
Eskom bursaries fund engineering, IT, and finance students across South Africa — covering the full cost of study plus vacation employment.
Anglo American Bursary
Anglo American
Anglo American funds mining engineering, geology, and related engineering students with a full bursary including vacation employment at their operations.
Harmony Gold Mining Bursary
Harmony Gold Mining
Harmony Gold funds mining engineering, geology, and engineering students in South Africa with a full bursary including vacation employment at their gold mines.
MICT SETA Bursary & Learnership
Media, Information and Communication Technologies SETA (MICT SETA)
MICT SETA offers bursaries and learnerships for ICT and media students at both university and TVET level. NSFAS-compatible with no workback.
Women in Engineering Bursary (WISA/ECSA)
Various Engineering Companies (WISA Programme)
Multiple engineering companies offer bursaries exclusively for women in engineering. Targeted at addressing gender equity in South Africa's engineering sector.
⏰ Deadline Tips
- •Gather your documents at least 2 weeks before the closing date — ID certifications and transcripts take time.
- •Submit early — online portals sometimes crash on the final day due to high traffic.
- •Apply to multiple bursaries simultaneously. There is no penalty for applying to more than one.
- •Legitimate bursaries are always free to apply for. Never pay an application fee.