Bursaries : Closing In October 2025-2026
Here’s a summary of the bursaries and scholarships listed, organized by their application deadlines in October:
Mulilo Bursary Fund : Closing Date: 3 October
Focus: Likely aimed at South African students, possibly within renewable energy fields due to Mulilo’s focus.
Canyon Coal Khanye Colliery Bursary : Closing Date: 7 October
Focus: For students pursuing studies in mining-related fields such as engineering, geology, and metallurgy.
JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary : Closing Date: 7 October
Focus: Financial support for students in commerce, finance, or related fields, tied to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s empowerment initiatives.
National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) Bursary : Closing Date: 10 October
Focus: Funding for students interested in disaster risk management and related areas.
Sibanye-Stillwater Bursaries : Closing Date: 10 October
Focus: Support for students in mining, engineering, finance, and other related fields.
OMIG Imfundo Trust Scholarship : Closing Date: 12 October (Extended)
Focus: For South African students in need, typically in business-related fields.
Mid-October Bursaries:
Feenix Debt Bursary Programme : Closing Date: 14 October
Focus: Aimed at assisting students with debt relief in exchange for academic excellence.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary : Closing Date: 14 October
Focus: For students in engineering, IT, or business fields.
SAFCOL Bursary : Closing Date: 14 October
Focus: Forestry-related studies, considering SAFCOL’s focus on timber and forest resources.
Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) Bursary : Closing Date: 15 October (Extended)
Focus: Accounting and auditing fields for South African students.
KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC) Bursary : Closing Date: 15 October
Focus: Film and media-related studies for students in KZN.
Embassy of France in South Africa Scholarship : Closing Date: 15 October
Focus: Postgraduate studies in France for South African students in various fields.
France South Africa Scholarship : Closing Date: 15 October
Focus: A collaborative program for postgraduate studies in France.
Accenture SA Education Trust Scholarships: Closing Date: 16 October
Focus: IT and engineering studies for disadvantaged South African students.
Cipla Bursary Program: Closing Date: 19 October
Focus: Pharmaceutical, medical, and health-related studies.
Late October Bursaries:
AISCT High School Scholarship: Closing Date: 28 October
Focus: Financial aid for high school students, specifically those attending or aiming to attend AISCT.
Boogertman + Partners Bursary: Closing Date: 28 October
Focus: Architecture studies for students showing academic potential.
Department of Tourism Bursary: Closing Date: 28 October
Focus: Tourism and hospitality studies.
Drakenstein Municipality Bursary: Closing Date: 28 October
Focus: For residents of Drakenstein Municipality pursuing various fields.
Nkangala District Municipality Bursary: Closing Date: 28 October
Focus: For students from the Nkangala District in fields such as engineering, finance, and more.
Inscape Scholarship: Closing Date: 30 October
Focus: For students in design, creative arts, and related fields.
Khulisa Academy Bursary Program: Closing Date: 30 October
Focus: IT and technology-focused bursary.
Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary: Closing Date: 30 October
Focus: Funding for students in need, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds.
SAOTA Bursary: Closing Date: 30 October
Focus: Architecture and design fields.
Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary: Closing Date: 30 October
Focus: Renewable energy-related studies.
End of October Bursaries:
Amazon Recruitment Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October (Extended)
Focus: IT, cloud computing, and technology-related fields.
BET Software Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: IT, software development, and data science studies.
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Various fields for students from Buffalo City.
CAPE BOD Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Likely for fields related to design, architecture, or construction.
Cape Wools SA Bursary Fund: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Agriculture and textiles, especially related to wool production.
Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Postgraduate studies abroad for high-achieving South African students.
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Agriculture, rural development, and land reform studies.
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Water resource management and environmental studies.
Dr. Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Mining, metallurgy, and other related fields.
Globeleq Scholarships: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Engineering, power generation, and renewable energy studies.
iStudent Academy Bursary Competition: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: IT and related fields.
ISFAP Bursary Funding: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies.
Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Logistics, supply chain management, and related fields.
Limpopo Department of Public Work Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Public works, civil engineering, and related disciplines.
Mastercard Foundation Scholarships: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Funding for disadvantaged African students in various fields.
Potatoes SA Bursaries: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Agriculture, particularly potato production.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Accounting, auditing, and finance.
South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Real estate, property valuation, and related fields.
South African Reserve Bank Scholarship: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Economics, finance, and banking studies.
SUBTROP Lindsey Milne Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Agriculture, particularly subtropical fruit production.
SUBTROP SAAGA Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Agricultural studies, particularly avocado production.
Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education (SITFE) Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Agriculture, sugar industry, and related studies.
Tomorrow Trust Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: For underprivileged students in various fields.
University of Johannesburg: W&RSETA Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Retail and wholesale-related studies.
V3 Consulting Engineers Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Engineering and construction fields.
West Coast District Municipality Bursary: Closing Date: 31 October
Focus: Various fields for students from the West Coast District.
Ongoing Bursaries:
SAMSTIP Teacher Internship Bursaries
These bursaries are currently open for new applications and cover fields such as education and engineering.
This list is an excellent resource for students seeking funding in a wide range of fields, from engineering and agriculture to accounting and film production. Each bursary or scholarship targets a specific niche, so applicants should carefully review the requirements for each opportunity before applying.
