Several bursary programmes for the 2027 academic year are currently accepting applications from South African students. Opportunities are available in Engineering, Nursing, Science, Agriculture, Municipal Engineering, postgraduate medical research and other fields.
Bursary Application Closing Dates: 11 September to 15 September 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa, with some programmes limited to specific provinces or communities
Bursaries Closing Between 11 and 15 September 2026
Students looking for funding for the 2027 academic year should prioritise these bursary applications, as several major programmes are closing within the next few days.
| Bursary Programme | Closing Date |
|---|---|
| AfriSam Bursaries 2027 | 11 September 2026 |
| Caroline Mack Foundation Nursing Bursaries 2027 | 12 September 2026 |
| Sasol Mining Women in Fenceline Communities Bursaries 2027 | 13 September 2026 |
| MMEG Bursaries 2027 | 14 September 2026 |
| CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursaries 2027 | 15 September 2026 |
| CSIR Bursaries 2027 | 15 September 2026 |
| Citrus Academy Bursaries 2027 | 15 September 2026 |
| Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursaries 2027 | 15 September 2026 |
| IMESA Bursaries 2027 | 15 September 2026 |
AfriSam Bursaries 2027
AfriSam invites qualifying South African students to apply for the AfriSam Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 11 September 2026
The bursary includes opportunities linked to selected engineering studies.
Click here to apply for AfriSam Bursaries 2027
Caroline Mack Foundation Nursing Bursaries 2027
The Caroline Mack Foundation, in partnership with SD Recruitment, invites qualifying South African students residing in the Western Cape to apply for the Nursing Bursary Programme for 2027.
The programme is aimed at students pursuing SANC-recognised Nursing qualifications.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 12 September 2026
Bursary Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Click here to apply for Caroline Mack Foundation Nursing Bursaries 2027
Sasol Mining Women in Fenceline Communities Bursaries 2027
Sasol Mining invites qualifying young women from communities surrounding the Secunda Complex to apply for the Women in Fenceline Communities Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 13 September 2026 at midnight
Applicants should carefully check the community and residence requirements before applying.
Click here to apply for Sasol Mining Women in Fenceline Communities Bursaries 2027
MMEG Margaret McNamara Education Grants Bursaries 2027
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) invites qualifying female students from South Africa to apply for its 2027 bursary programme.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 14 September 2026
Applicants should review the programme’s academic, financial and eligibility requirements before submitting an application.
Click here to apply for MMEG Bursaries 2027
CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursaries 2027
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, in collaboration with the SASOL Foundation, invites unemployed South African students to apply for the CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2026
Click here to apply for CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursaries 2027
CSIR Bursaries 2027
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research invites unemployed South African students to apply for the CSIR Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2026
Applicants should check the individual programme for eligible fields of study and academic requirements.
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Citrus Academy Bursaries 2027
The Citrus Academy invites qualifying students from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Eswatini to apply for the Citrus Academy Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2026
The programme is relevant to students pursuing studies connected to the citrus and agricultural industries.
Click here to apply for Citrus Academy Bursaries 2027
Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursaries 2027
The Poliomyelitis Research Foundation (PRF) invites South African postgraduate students to apply for its Bursary Programme for 2026 / 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2026
Study Location: Recognised institutions in South Africa
The opportunity is aimed at postgraduate students pursuing relevant research studies.
Click here to apply for Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursaries 2027
IMESA Bursaries 2027
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) invites qualifying students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2026
The programme is particularly relevant to students pursuing qualifications linked to municipal engineering and related infrastructure fields.
Click here to apply for IMESA Bursaries 2027
Which Bursaries Are Closing First?
Students interested in the AfriSam Bursary should prioritise their applications because it closes first on 11 September 2026.
The Caroline Mack Foundation Nursing Bursary follows on 12 September, while the Sasol Mining Women in Fenceline Communities Bursary closes on 13 September.
MMEG closes on 14 September, with five major bursary programmes closing on 15 September 2026.
Important Application Advice
Applicants should open the bursary opportunity they are interested in and carefully check the academic, citizenship, residence, financial-need and field-of-study requirements.
Students should also prepare supporting documents early, including academic records, certified identification documents, proof of registration or acceptance and proof of household income where required.
Because several of these bursaries close within days of each other, applicants should avoid waiting until the final day to submit.