Other external bursaries
Please take note of closing dates!
Sasol Graduate Development Programme
The Sasol Bursary programme comprises of a comprehensive package that includes both financial as well as developmental support throughout the study period. Bursaries are awarded for full-time university studies in engineering and science. Upon successful completion of the study period, students may be employed within the Sasol Group through our Graduate Development Programmes. Note must be taken that Sasol Mainstream bursaries have a workback and/or payback obligation. Please note that this bursary programme does not accept Technical Maths/Math’s literacy.
Applications close: 22 March 2026
Apply at: www.sasolbursaries.com (see GDP/EIT Applications)
Clicks Foundation Bursary advert 2026
- The Clicks Foundation will allocate 100 bursaries annually to students completing academic studies at tertiary institutions in South Africa.
- 80 bursaries to be allocated to BPharm. students
- 20 bursaries to be allocated to Commercial students in study fields related to Data/Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics and Digital Marketing.
- A R5000 allowance to be allocated to each recipient for prescribed books.
- Bursaries to be allocated to students at 2nd and 3rd year of study.
- Bursary allocation will cover cost for tuition, examination and prescribed books. The bursary will not cover any courses which the student has failed or study year which they have to repeat.
- New students must meet the average minimum requirement of above 65%.
- Preference to be given to the following tertiary institutions: ▪ University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Western Cape (UWC), University of Stellenbosch (US), Rhodes, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN), University of Johannesburg (UJ), University of Limpopo (UL) and Sefako Makgatho University (SMU)
Click here for the application form. Submit your application to theclicksfoundation@clicksgroup.co.za
Standard Bank Student Loan Offers
Set your dreams in motion with a Standard Bank Student Loan Without Surety
Standard Bank is offering students an opportunity to get a Student Loan Without Surety – meaning you do not require a guardian or parent to be able to take up this loan. We understand that it may be stressful looking for funding, and that is why you need a bank that backs you.
Minimum Criteria
- You must be a South African citizen.
- Your Gross Household Income must be less than R600 000 per annum.
- 3rd Year students and upwards within Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematic, Commerce, Health Sciences and 5th Year students in Medicine.
- Open to existing Standard Bank Transactional Account holders. You may apply for one using our digital and other banking channels if you don’t have one
- Study at one of our participating universities
How does it work?
- The loan maximum is R120 000 per annum, which can be used to cover tuition, accommodation, books and study equipment.
- There is no expectation of repayment on the loan while you are studying. However, you will be expected to start repaying the loan six months after completing your studies or as soon as you secure employment. Of course, it will be to your advantage to reduce your balance by making some payments while studying.
- Monthly interest and service fees will be charged from the loan’s inception and will be added to the outstanding balance.
- This loan can cover your existing university student debt up to R80 000 for each previous year that may be preventing you from completing your studies
- Competitive interest rates apply.