Information reviewed 20 September 2026
The table below highlights selected 2027 study-funding opportunities publicly listed with deadlines in this month. Use it as a planning aid and confirm the final provider deadline before submitting.
Selected deadlines
| Opportunity | Closing date |
|---|---|
| KAS-SAIIA Scholarship | 1 September 2026 |
| Hollywood Foundation Bursary | 3 September 2026 |
| Bergrivier Municipality Bursary | 4 September 2026 |
| Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary | 7 September 2026 |
| AfriSam Bursary | 11 September 2026 |
| Caroline Mack Foundation Bursary | 12 September 2026 |
| Sasol Mining Women in Local Communities Bursary | 13 September 2026 |
| MMEG Education Grants | 14 September 2026 |
| Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarship | 15 September 2026 |
| CSIR Bursary | 15 September 2026 |
| CSIR-Sasol Foundation Bursary | 15 September 2026 |
| IMESA Bursary | 15 September 2026 |
| Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursaries | 15 September 2026 |
| Citrus Academy Bursary | 18 September 2026 |
| Eskom Bursary | 22 September 2026 |
| Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship | 22 September 2026 |
| Steinmüller Africa Bursary | 24 September 2026 |
| Rand West City Local Municipality Bursary | 25 September 2026 |
| Shell Bursary | 25 September 2026 |
| Volkswagen Group Africa Bursary | 28 September 2026 |
| Amazon Bursary | 30 September 2026 |
| AWS Skills Development Bursary | 30 September 2026 |
| Department of Water and Sanitation Bursary | 30 September 2026 |
| Investec Bursary | 30 September 2026 |
| National Treasury Bursary | 30 September 2026 |
| SANRAL Bursary | 30 September 2026 |
| Standard Bank Bursary | 30 September 2026 |
| Toyota South Africa Motors Bursary | 30 September 2026 |
Before you submit
Confirm that the date has not been extended, check the qualification and institution requirements and make sure every attachment is readable.
Avoid deadline pressure
Application portals can slow down near closing dates. Submit early and keep proof of submission.
Related Student Funding Guides
Student Funding HubRead the related guide.Bursaries for 2027Read the related guide.Bursaries by FieldRead the related guide.Bursary Application GuideRead the related guide.NSFAS 2027Read the related guide.University Applications 2027Read the related guide.
Independent guidance: funding providers, universities and government programmes can change eligibility, dates and documents. Confirm the final requirements before sending sensitive information or making financial decisions.