THE OLD MUTUAL EDUCATION TRUST

CRITICAL QUALIFYING CRITERIA

Candidates must be either a union member, staff member of a union, spouse of a union member or child dependant of a union member that is part of the Trust

WHAT THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS

• Partial scholarship of R77,000 per academic year
• A dedicated Student Support programme to ensure students’ success and well-being
• Access to tutoring support Access to counselling services
• Provision of a laptop when joining
• A World of Work programme to prepare for life post-graduation

Applications open from 1 July- 31 August 2026

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Nedbank External Bursary Programme

The Nedbank External Bursary Programme supports full-time undergraduate and Honours students studying towards qualifications in the financial sector, with a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and green economy skills at South African public universities and universities of technology. If you have the drive to study full-time but not the means to fund it, and you meet the criteria below, this is your opportunity to step up with Team Green.

Criteria

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a South African citizen with a proven financial need based on your household income.
• Have a minimum academic average of 65% in the year you apply for the bursary.
• Have a minimum academic average of 65% in the subjects required for your intended qualification.
• Not have completed Grade 12 or your senior certificate with mathematics literacy.
• Have secured admission to study full-time at a South African public university or university of technology

Application process

All bursary applications are assessed against the Nedbank External Bursary Programme selection criteria. Bursaries are awarded through the Nedbank Educational Trust at the sole discretion of the trust.

Screening process

• Only applications submitted online via the official link will be considered.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• All complete applications will be screened and shortlisted in line with the qualifying criteria

If you are shortlisted, we will ask you to:

• Submit the relevant supporting documents for a financial assessment.
• Complete psychometric and other assessments
• Attend an interview

You will be notified of the outcome of your application once the recruitment and selection process is complete.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Schauenburg Education Trust

Applications are now OPEN for the 2027 bursaries

The Schauenburg Education Trust awards bursaries to students who are in the process of obtaining scarce skills qualifications, thus ensuring that more of these skilled professionals are developed and produced for future employment in South Africa. For the foreseeable future, the Schauenburg Education Trust will focus on providing bursaries to students in their second, third and fourth years of study in the fields of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce, Business Management and Business Administration, at specified Universities.

Applications Open: 1 June 2026
Applications Close: 31 July 2026

How do I qualify for a bursary for 2027 and what must I be studying currently?

Bursaries for the 2027 Academic Year are intended to cover second, third and fourth year students studying Electrical Engineering (BEng or BSc), Business Management and Business Administration (BCom) Degrees.

For purposes of the 2027 intake, only students from the following Universities in Gauteng Province may apply:

• University of Pretoria
• University of Johannesburg
• North-West University (Vanderbijlpark)
• University of the Witwatersrand

The students ought to be:

• Black Persons as per B-BBEE Legislation, with preference given to Black women, Black students under 35 years of age, and Black students with disabilities;
• South African citizens with valid ID Numbers;
• Willing to attend interviews and undergo psychometric testing; and
• Willing to spend a minimum of 3 (three) weeks of their mid-year University holidays attending a vacation work or job shadowing programme at Schauenburg Systems (Pty) Ltd.

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Rhodes scholarships for Southern Africa to study at the University of Oxford (UK) in 2027

As a top-achieving postgraduate or final-year undergraduate student at North-West University (NWU), we wish to draw your attention to a wonderful postgraduate opportunity to further your studies at the University of Oxford (UK). Online applications for the 2027 Rhodes Scholarships for Southern Africa open on 01 June 2026. The scholarships target talented, young graduates from South Africa and are fully funded for at least two years of study at the world’s top-ranked university. The Scholarships are inclusive: race, gender, religious affiliation, course of study, and financial need are not criteria for the Rhodes Scholarship. Read more

Department of Agriculture Bursary Awards For 2027

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants who are pursuing or planning to further their studies in identified agricultural fields for the 2027 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition fees, accommodation, study materials, meals and a monthly allowance. These bursaries are aimed at previously disadvantaged and economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly those from rural and underprivileged communities. 
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. 

Visit www.nda.gov.za for more information (Click on vacancies).

Closing date for all applications: 30 September 2026 

 

The Indonesian Aid Scholarship (TIAS)

The Indonesian AID Scholarship (TIAS) intake year 2026 is designed to strengthen human capital development and foster long-term partnerships between Indonesia and its partner countries through quality higher education.

To ensure academic and cultural readiness and smooth integration into the Indonesian higher education system and society, the TIAS 2026 program will commence with a preparatory phase program (Pre-Study Program) prior to the start of the academic study period. This preparatory phase consists of Bahasa Indonesia for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) and a matriculation program.

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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.