If you’re still looking for funding for the 2026 academic year, this is your final window. Below is a curated list of bursary programmes in South Africa closing on or before 31 January 2026, including direct links for full application details.
👉 Total number of bursaries listed: 14 bursary programmes
1. African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) Bursaries 2026
African Rainbow Minerals invites South African students to apply for funding for the 2026 academic year.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/apply-for-arm-bursaries-2026/
2. CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursaries 2026
Administered by the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) for students pursuing built environment studies.
Opening Date: 05 January 2026 (08:00)
Closing Date: 30 January 2026 (00:00)
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/ceta-thapelo-madibeng-bursaries-2026/
3. East London IDZ (ELIDZ) Bursaries 2026
East London Industrial Development Zone invites high-performing learners accepted at SA universities.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/east-london-idz-bursaries-2026/
4. Greater Letaba Municipality Bursaries 2026
For students residing within the Greater Letaba Municipality jurisdiction.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/greater-letaba-municipality-bursaries-2026/
5. Lephalale Municipality Mayoral Bursary Fund 2026
Offered by Lephalale Local Municipality to local students.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/lephalale-municipality-mayoral-bursary-fund-2026/
6. Pyrotec Bursaries 2026
Pyrotec invites students to apply for the 2026 bursary programme.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/pyrotec-bursaries-2026/
7. South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) Bursaries 2026
Offered by South African National Accreditation System.
Closing Date: Friday, 30 January 2026 at 16:30
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/south-african-national-accreditation-system-sanas-bursaries-2026/
8. Safety and Security SETA (SASSETA) Bursaries 2026
Provided by Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority for unemployed students.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026 (23:59)
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/safety-and-security-sector-education-and-training-authority-sasseta-bursaries-2026/
9. Shell South Africa Bursaries 2026
Shell invites South African students to apply.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/shell-sa-bursaries-2026/
10. West Wits Mining Bursaries 2026
Offered by West Wits Mining.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/west-wits-mining-bursaries-2026/
11. Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Bursaries 2026
Provided by Air Traffic and Navigation Services.
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/apply-for-air-traffic-and-navigation-services-atns-bursaries-2026/
12. KN Inzuzo Trust Bursaries 2026
For Black South African women in 2nd year, 3rd year or postgraduate studies.
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/kn-inzuzo-trust-bursaries-2026/
13. Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Bursaries 2026
Offered by the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury.
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/eastern-cape-provincial-treasury-bursaries-2026-2/
14. Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Bursaries 2026
Provided by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for heritage-related studies.
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/department-of-sport-arts-and-culture-dsac-bursaries-2026-2/
Final Reminder
⏰ Most of these bursaries close between 30–31 January 2026
📌 Missing the deadline means missing funding for the entire academic year
Apply now, submit complete documents, and double-check eligibility before sending your application.