External bursaries

Please take note of closing dates!

Transnet Bursary Opportunity

Applications for Engineering and Specialist Commercial bursaries are now open!

Eligible candidates are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and apply. For more information visit  Careers Transnet Bursary Scheme or contact our bursary office at bursaries@transnet.net or on 086 528 7236

Closing date: 15 September 2024

IDC External Bursary Application

The Industrial Development Corporation is inviting students to apply for the IDC External Bursary Program, for the 2025 academic year from the 1st of June 2024 and the closing date for applications is the 30th of September 2024. The IDC Bursary is open to unemployed eligible South African citizens with financial needs and excellent academic performance.

Applicants should be studying or intend to study full-time towards any fields of study listed on this sheet.

LAW STUDIES:

  • BCom Law (Commercial Law)
  • Bachelor of Law (LLB)
  • Diploma in Law studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law

COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES:

  • BCom Accounting (CA)
  • Internal Audit
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • BCom Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Investment Management
  • Quantitative Risk Management
  • Transport & Logistics Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Business Management
  • Financial Accounting or Engineering

ENGINEERING

  • Industrial Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Metallurgy Engineering
  • Civil/Construction Engineering
  • Geology
  • Quantity Surveying

APPLIED COMMERIAL SCIENCES:

  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics
  • Agricultural Studies
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Actuarial Science & Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

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South African National Parks External Bursary Programme

The South African National Parks (SANParks) is looking for aspiring youth entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2025 academic year to join our external bursary programme.

 

What SANParks does

South African National Parks (SANParks) was established in terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No 57 of 2003). The primary mandate of SANParks is to oversee the conservation of South Africa’s biodiversity, landscapes, and associated heritage assets through a system of national parks. It also must ensure that South Africans participate and get involved in biodiversity initiatives, and that all its operations have a synergistic existence with neighbouring communities for their educational and socioeconomic benefit.

One of the strategic directions of SANParks is growing community support, providing access, benefit-sharing and benefit local communities, thus the call for applications for the bursary opportunity. This bursary scheme is intended to benefit   children residing in communities neighbouring or adjacent to of the National Parks and will be implemented by the SANParks.

 

Bursary Application

The Field of study applied for but not limited, include Degree & National Diploma in the field of:

  • Environmental Sciences including Nature Conservation, Environmental management, Green Energy, Environmental Engineering, sustainable development and Game ranch management
  • Tourism including Hospitality Management, Resort Management, Tour guide, Events and Conference Management.
  • Social Sciences including Community Development, Economic Development, Socio-Economic Development and related Development studies

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Recipients of the SANParks bursary Scheme must be South African citizens.
  • They must   be learners from communities living adjacent to National Parks as defined in

             their management plans. Attach a link to find the Management plans on SANParks Website.

  • Proof of application and admission to an accredited institution of Higher Education eligibility for funding. 
  • Must be entering post matric study in 2025.
  • The bursary is open to students who are pursuing a qualification in a TVET college.
  • Must be youth 18 - 35
  • For students currently registered at Institution of Higher Education, they must have a 100% pass rate to be considered (passed all the courses for which you have registered for at the university for the study period already completed).

 

YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

  • Motivation letter indicating the reasons for the required bursary as well as the field of study you are applying for;
  • A Comprehensive updated CV.
  • A copy of your certified identity document;
  • A copy of your certified latest academic record.
  • Acceptance letter from the registered / accredited public institution of Higher Education (University, TVET, College, University of Technology) and
  • Proof of residential address.
  • If receiving social grant, please attach- affidavit indicating that the income is less than threshold

HOW TO APPLY

EMAIL US AT: happy.nhlangwini@sanparks.org

FOR ENQUIRIES AT: happy.nhlangwini@sanparks.org or 012 426 5173

Opening Date: 17 July 2024      

Closing Date: 17 August 2024

 

If you have not been contacted by 30 January 2025, consider your application as unsuccessful.

Amazon Recruitment Bursary

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Enjoy working on cutting-edge, scalable services technology?

Unlock Your Potential with Amazon’s Bursary Program for Aspiring Software Development Engineers

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Field of Study: Undergraduate Degrees in fields related to Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems. Specializations in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence are also eligible.
  • Academic Achievement: Current students who are consistently obtaining an average of 65% and above.
  • Education Completion: Candidates should plan to complete Tertiary education (up to Honours level or NQF level 8) by the end of 2026.
  • Availability: Be available to start full-time permanent employment with Amazon in January 2027, contingent upon receiving a job offer after the internship assessment.
  • South African Universities Only: The bursary is open to students from South African universities.

Apply Now and Take the First Step Towards a Bright Future with Amazon!

Closing date for 2025 bursaries: 15 September 2024

SANRAL Bursaries

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is a state-owned company responsible for the management, maintenance, and development of the national road network. SANRAL believes that education is the key to unlocking our country’s potential, and we’re committed to supporting deserving students on their academic journey.

Applications for 2025 open 1 June 2024 and close 30 September 2024

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Shoprite Group Bursary Opportunity

Our comprehensive bursary programme is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Pursue your studies in Logistics and Supply Chain, Retail Business Management, Accounting, IT and more, with full tuition coverage, on-campus accommodation, and a monthly grocery allowance. In addition, most beneficiaries are offered employment upon graduation and receive on-the-job training to ensure a seamless transition into our business.

In the last financial year alone, we invested R14.9 million into our bursary programme, supporting 200 students. Apply now and be part of our legacy.

Applications close 30 September 2024. Click the link to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dYvamAbT

Agriculture, Land Reform And Rural Development Bursary Awards

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in identified careers in the agriculture, land reform and rural development sector for the 2025 academic year. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities.The students that meet the criteria for consideration must email the following to Externalbursaries@dalrrd.gov.za:

1. Completed bursary application form:

2. Certified copies of ID and certificates/performance results.

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Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation (ISFAP)

ISFAP are looking for first year NWU African, Indian and Coloured (AIC) Nursing students, currently not funded, except in the case of merit awards and family contributions. The students that meet the criteria for consideration must email the attached consent form, completed onboarding sheet and supporting documents to students@isfap.org.za :

  1. Signed consent form
  2. Completed Onboarding Sheet (Excel file)
  3. Certified copy of ID
  4. Matric statement\Certificate
  5. Proof of Registration
  6. Proof of Income (Both parents, household contributors)

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.