Several South African companies, government institutions and organisations are inviting students and Matric learners to apply for bursary opportunities for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Dates: 28–31 August 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
Bursaries Closing Soon for 2027 Studies
Students who still need funding for the 2027 academic year have several bursary opportunities to consider before the end of August 2026.
The opportunities below cover a range of study areas, including Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Agriculture, Actuarial Science, Film and Television, and other fields.
Closing dates range from 28 August to 31 August 2026, so applicants should check the requirements for each bursary and apply before the relevant deadline.
Bursaries Closing on 28 August 2026
1. Columbus Stainless Bursaries 2027
Columbus Stainless invites South African Matric learners to apply for the Accounting Science and Finance Bursary Programme 2027.
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Click here to apply for Columbus Stainless Bursaries 2027
2. NC Compliance Solutions Bursaries 2027
NC Compliance Solutions invites qualifying South African students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
The bursary is open to students studying in any field of study, subject to the programme’s eligibility requirements.
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Click here to apply for NC Compliance Solutions Bursaries 2027
Bursary Closing on 30 August 2026
3. Liberty Actuarial Bursaries 2026
Liberty invites Actuarial Science students to apply for its Actuarial Bursary opportunity.
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
Location: Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Click here to apply for Liberty Actuarial Bursaries
Bursaries Closing on 31 August 2026
4. Barberton Fairview Mine Bursaries 2027
Barberton Mines invites qualifying South African students and prospective students to apply for the Fairview Mine Bursary Programme for 2027.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for Barberton Fairview Mine Bursaries 2027
5. Beefmaster Group Bursaries 2027
Beefmaster Group invites academically deserving South African students to apply for its 2027 bursary programme.
The opportunity is aimed at final-year Agriculture students.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for Beefmaster Group Bursaries 2027
6. Western Cape Government Masakh’iSizwe Bursaries 2027
The Western Cape Government invites eligible students to apply for the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme 2027.
The bursary supports selected Engineering and Built Environment qualifications and may provide assistance towards tuition, textbooks, accommodation, meals and other approved study-related costs.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for Western Cape Government Masakh’iSizwe Bursaries 2027
7. Momentum Group Actuarial Science Bursaries 2027
Momentum Group invites qualifying South African university students to apply for the Actuarial Science Youth Bursary Programme 2027.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for Momentum Group Actuarial Science Bursaries 2027
8. Nedbank Bursaries 2027
Nedbank invites South African students to apply for its External Bursary Programme 2027.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for Nedbank Bursaries 2027
9. National Film and Video Foundation Bursaries 2027
The National Film and Video Foundation invites qualifying South African students to apply for the NFVF Bursary Programme 2027.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 17:00
Click here to apply for NFVF Bursaries 2027
10. Ninety One #Changeblazer Bursaries 2027
Ninety One invites South African Matric learners to apply for the #Changeblazer Bursary Programme 2027.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for Ninety One Bursaries 2027
11. PwC Chartered Accountant Programme Bursaries 2027
PwC South Africa invites Grade 12 learners, university students and students planning to complete CTA or PGDA to apply for its Chartered Accountant Programme Bursary 2027.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for PwC CA Programme Bursaries 2027
12. SACBW Foundation Bursaries 2027
The SACBW Foundation invites academically deserving South African female Matric learners to apply for its 2027 Bursary Programme.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for SACBW Foundation Bursaries 2027
13. Vodacom External Bursaries 2027
Vodacom invites ambitious and driven students to apply for the Vodacom External Bursary Programme 2027.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for Vodacom Bursaries 2027
14. VKB Bursaries 2027
VKB Group invites qualifying South African Grade 12 learners and current university students to apply for its 2027 Bursary Programme.
Funding opportunities are available across various fields of study.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for VKB Bursaries 2027
15. Zutari Engineering Bursaries 2027 – X10 Bursaries
Zutari invites qualifying students and Matric learners to apply for the Zutari Engineering Bursary Programme 2027.
A total of 10 bursary opportunities are available.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for Zutari Engineering Bursaries 2027
Bursary Closing Dates at a Glance
| Bursary | Closing Date |
|---|---|
| Columbus Stainless | 28 August 2026 |
| NC Compliance Solutions | 28 August 2026 |
| Liberty Actuarial | 30 August 2026 |
| Barberton Fairview Mine | 31 August 2026 |
| Beefmaster Group | 31 August 2026 |
| Masakh’iSizwe | 31 August 2026 |
| Momentum Group | 31 August 2026 |
| Nedbank | 31 August 2026 |
| NFVF | 31 August 2026 at 17:00 |
| Ninety One | 31 August 2026 |
| PwC | 31 August 2026 |
| SACBW Foundation | 31 August 2026 |
| Vodacom | 31 August 2026 |
| VKB | 31 August 2026 |
| Zutari | 31 August 2026 |
Before You Apply
Applicants should open the individual bursary opportunity that interests them and carefully check the eligibility requirements before submitting an application.
Requirements differ between programmes and may include academic performance, citizenship, financial need, specific qualifications, year of study or particular fields of study.
Applicants should also prepare commonly requested documents such as their ID, academic results, proof of registration or acceptance and any other supporting documentation required by the specific bursary.
Apply Before the Deadlines
The earliest bursaries in this list close on 28 August 2026, followed by Liberty on 30 August 2026, while most of the opportunities close on 31 August 2026.
Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day, particularly where supporting documents, certified copies or online uploads are required.