Bursaries Closing in March 2026 South Africa
If you are in need of tertiary funding for the 2026 academic year, a bursary is the perfect way to fund your studies. Most bursaries are applicable to students who can prove they are in financial need, have a good academic record and are hard working.
These bursaries are currently open for application and will be closing within the month of March 2026. (Please do NOT apply for these bursaries after the stipulated closing date).
Below you will find a link to each bursary with further information such as the following: eligibility requirements, details on how to apply, application forms where available or details on how to obtain an application form, a list of supporting documents required, closing dates and contact details of the bursary holder if you have any further queries.
Please note that bursaries are only applicable to South African citizens (unless indicated otherwise), who have either completed Matric or are currently in Matric. You will need to prove excellent academic results, as well as financial need in order to apply for a bursary.
UJ, UP & WITS STUDENT ACCOMMODATION FOR 2026:
Are you a UP/ UJ or Wits student looking for accommodation for 2026? We have partnered with a student accommodation provider, who have rooms available from R4166.67 per month. Room fees are payable with a bursary, NSFAS or other funding. Register here for 2026 room placements: student accommodation form 2026.
LIST OF SOUTH AFRICAN BURSARIES CLOSING IN MARCH 2026:
- Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship (closing: 1 March 2026)
- NFVF International Bursary (closing: 9 March 2026)
- Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship (closing: 13 March 2026)
- South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP) Bursary (closing: 15 March 2026)
- Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarship (closing: 31 March 2026)
- South African Nursery Association (SANA) Bursary (closing: 31 March 2026)
LIST OF SOUTH AFRICAN BURSARIES WITH NO CONFIRMED CLOSING DATE:
- Bester Bursary & Graduate Development Programme (closing: None – applications are accepted throughout the year)
- Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) Bursary (closing: not confirmed)
- Heribert Nasch Bursary (closing: not confirmed)
- JG Afrika Bursary (closing: not confirmed/ note 2027 funding )
- Moshal Scholarship Program (closing: not confirmed)
- Milkor Bursary (closing: not confirmed)
- Shell Bursary (closing: not confirmed)
- BBD Bursary (closing: none – applications are accepted anytime)
- Career Wise Bursaries (closing: none – applications are accepted anytime)
- MINDS Scholarship (closing: none – applications are accepted anytime)
- TTI Bursary (closing: none – applications are accepted anytime)
Please remember to check back here soon as we are constantly adding new bursaries to this page.