Top bursaries open for the 2024 academic year – including UCT, Wits, Tuks, and Stellenbosch
SA Bursaries has compiled a list of 10 notable bursaries available for the 2024 academic year for undergrad and postgraduate studies in fields such as teaching, business, accounting, engineering, and agriculture at some of South Africa’s top universities.
One of the most significant investments you can make in your future is your education – but the reality is that education, especially tertiary education, is unaffordable for most, and that is where bursaries come in.
University bursaries are financial awards provided by educational institutions and businesses to support students’ academic pursuits, specifically those that show potential.
These bursaries aim to alleviate the financial burden on students, particularly those facing financial difficulties. The selection criteria for bursaries vary, but they all often consider factors such as financial need and academic performance.
Unlike loans, bursaries do not require repayment, making them highly beneficial. Universities typically offer bursaries through various programs and scholarships, which may cover tuition fees, textbooks, and living expenses.
By offering bursaries, universities promote accessibility to higher education and help students focus on their studies without excessive financial worries.
Additionally, some companies that award bursaries will sometimes require students to “work back” the bursary by taking up employment at the company after graduation, and this can be an added advantage as students will have guaranteed jobs after completing their studies.
Alternatively, those that cannot afford the fees to attend tertiary institutions have the option of the government-funded National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) programme, and students who qualify for The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants automatically qualify for NSFAS funding.
A bursary is the best bet if students don’t qualify for NSFAS but still can’t afford tertiary education fees.
Considering this, SA Bursaries – South Africa’s biggest bursary website – has compiled a comprehensive list of bursaries available for the 2024 academic year.
Some of these bursaries will afford the recipient to attend some of South Africa’s top universities, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), the University of Pretoria (Tuks), and Stellenboch University – among others.
SA Bursaries reminds prospective applicants that all applications must be received on or before the due date, as late submissions are not accepted.
Although this list comprises 10 notable bursaries on offer, students can find these bursaries and much more on the SA Bursaries website.
10 of the bursaries available for the 2024 academic year are listed below.
1. Jakes Gerwel Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF)
For teaching students entering their Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) studies.
- Partner universities – University of the Western Cape, University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg or University of the Witwatersrand.
- Close date – 31 July 2023.
2. Ninety One Changeblazer Bursary
For undergraduate studies in Business and Finance, Education (Mathematics and Science), Engineering, Healthcare, Technology and Computer Science, and Psychology.
- Partner universities – All universities that offer the relevant degree.
- Close date – 31 July 2023.
3. Old Mutual Actuarial Bursary
For undergraduate Actuarial Science studies.
- Partner universities – University of Cape Town, University of Stellenbosch, University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Free State, North-West University.
- Close date – 31 July 2023.
4. Old Mutual Accounting Bursary
For undergraduate Accounting Science (Chartered Accounting Stream) studies.
- Partner universities – University of Cape Town, University of Stellenbosch, University of the Western Cape, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Free State, University of Fort Hare, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of South Africa, Rhodes University, North West University, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
- Close date – 31 July 2023.
For undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering, Environmental Geology, Mechanical Engineering and Mining Engineering.
- Partner universities – All universities that offer the relevant degree.
- Close date – 31 July 2023.
For undergraduate studies within the fields of Agri-Management, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science, Entomology, Horticulture (Production/Postharvest), Marketing Specialist, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Project Management, Soil and Water Science.
- Partner universities – All universities that offer the relevant degree.
- Close date – 15 August 2023.
7. Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) Bursary
For undergraduate and postgraduate Law studies.
- Partner universities – All universities that offer the relevant degree.
- Close date – 15 August 2023.
8. South African Road Federation (SARF) Bursary
For undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Road Safety Engineering, Road Transport Economics, Road Transport Management and Road Engineering.
- Partner universities – All universities that offer the relevant degree.
- Close date – 31 August 2023.
For studies within the Transport, Engineering and Built Environment sector (Degree or Diploma).
- Partner universities – All universities that offer the relevant degree.
- Close date – 31 August 2023.
10. Vodacom Bursary
For undergraduate studies within STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
- Partner universities – All universities that offer the relevant degree.
- Close date – 31 August 2023.
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