External Bursaries

Other external bursaries

Please take note of closing dates!

Calderys SA 2026 Bursary Opportunity

Calderys SA, has a strong commitment to learning and development. In line with our company and compliance objectives, we extend an invite to the Vaal community to send through their application for a learning and development opportunity.

Please note the following:

  • An application does not guarantee a sponsorship.
  • Sponsorship is also dependent on company objectives and compliance, available funds, applicants meeting the criteria.
  • All applications go through a selection process and the company Skills Development Committee decisions are final.

Our current Skill Development Focus Areas are: Production, Chemistry, Logistics, Finance, Human Resources Management, Procurement or Purchasing & Industrial Engineering.

We strongly encourage applications in fields/ subjects not listed above but which are in line with the manufacturing industry. Preference will be given to students that are residence of Vaal Triangle.

Documents required are the following:

  • Completed “Skill Development” Form
  • Proof of residence
  • Proof of Application to University or
  • Acceptance letter from institution/university for the year 2024
  • Matric or university academic record
  • CV & Certified ID Copy.

Interested qualifying applicants must email the required documents to mpumi.nameka@calderys.com by no later than 28 February 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

MICT SETA Bursary Opportunity – 2026

The MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies) sector is committed to developing skills across five key sub-sectors:

  • Information Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Electronics
  • Advertising (Communication, Marketing & PR)
  • Film and Electronic Media

The University is pleased to announce funding opportunities for 50 students through the MICT SETA bursary. Eligible applicants must have successfully passed all their modules in 2025. First-year students will also be considered.

Required Documents

To apply, please submit the following documents:

  • Proof of registration for 2026
  • Fee quotation (not a statement) including tuition, accommodation, and books, stamped by the Bursary Office
  • Academic record
  • Matric certificate or statement

Submission Details

Send your application to the relevant campus email address:

Email subject line: MICT 2026 Bursary Application

Closing date 20 February 2026.

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.