South African learners and students looking for funding for the 2027 and 2028 academic years should take note of these six bursaries and scholarships closing between 12 and 15 August 2026.
With several deadlines falling within days of each other, applicants should check the requirements carefully and submit complete applications before the relevant closing time.
1. Capitec External Bursary Programme 2027
Capitec invites qualifying South African students to apply for the External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 12:00 midday
Bursary Location: DHET or CHE-registered tertiary institutions across South Africa
The Capitec External Bursary is aimed at qualifying students who meet the programme’s academic and eligibility requirements and intend to study at approved tertiary institutions.
Click here to apply for Capitec Bank Bursaries 2027
2. SBF High School Scholarship Programme 2028
Students For A Better Future invites qualifying Cape Town learners to apply for the SBF High School Scholarship Programme for the 2028 academic year.
Scholarship Application Closing Date: 12 August 2026 at 17:00
Scholarship Location: SBF Partner High Schools in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
The scholarship targets qualifying learners who will enter Grade 8 in 2028 and provides support through selected partner schools in Cape Town.
Click here to apply for SBF High School Scholarships 2028
3. SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship Programme 2027
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory invites qualifying South African citizens and permanent residents to apply for the SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Bursary Location: Recognised and accredited tertiary institutions across South Africa
The SARAO scholarship supports selected undergraduate Engineering and Science fields and is aimed at students who meet the programme’s academic requirements.
Click here to apply for SARAO Undergraduate Scholarships 2027
4. Hortgro Bursary Programme 2027
Hortgro invites South African learners and students to apply for the Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 August 2026
The bursary provides funding opportunities for qualifying students pursuing studies linked to Hortgro’s supported fields.
Applicants should review the full bursary requirements before submitting an application.
Click here to apply for Hortgro Bursaries 2027
5. Knight Piésold Civil Engineering Bursary Programme 2027
Knight Piésold invites academically strong students who require financial assistance to apply for the Civil Engineering Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Bursary Location: Accredited universities in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
This opportunity is aimed at students pursuing Civil Engineering and who demonstrate strong academic performance and financial need.
Click here to apply for Knight Piésold Civil Engineering Bursaries 2027
6. Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary Programme 2027
The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund invites eligible South African law students to apply for the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 August 2026 at midnight
Bursary Location: Recognised public universities in South Africa
The bursary is intended for qualifying law students studying at recognised public universities.
Click here to apply for Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursaries 2027
Quick Closing Date Summary
| Bursary / Scholarship | Closing Date |
|---|---|
| Capitec External Bursary 2027 | 12 August 2026 at 12:00 |
| SBF High School Scholarship 2028 | 12 August 2026 at 17:00 |
| SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 | 14 August 2026 |
| Hortgro Bursaries 2027 | 15 August 2026 |
| Knight Piésold Civil Engineering Bursaries 2027 | 15 August 2026 |
| Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursaries 2027 | 15 August 2026 at midnight |
Which Opportunities Are Most Urgent?
The first deadlines are on 12 August 2026, with Capitec closing at midday and SBF closing at 17:00.
SARAO follows on 14 August 2026, while Hortgro, Knight Piésold and the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund all close on 15 August 2026.
Applicants should therefore prioritise applications in deadline order and avoid waiting until the last day.
Important Before You Apply
Before applying for any of these funding opportunities, make sure that:
- You meet the academic requirements.
- You meet citizenship and residence requirements where applicable.
- Your chosen qualification is funded.
- Your latest academic results are ready.
- Your ID and other supporting documents are available.
- Proof of income is ready where required.
- Your application is complete before submission.
- You apply before the specific closing time.
Final Reminder
These six bursaries and scholarships are among the important funding opportunities closing by 15 August 2026.
Applicants interested in funding for university or high school studies should apply as soon as possible and carefully follow the requirements for each programme.