Whether Nkosinathi is from Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape or Njampela in Nongoma, funding for his studies is now possible. Various companies in South Africa make bursaries available to help mainly previously disadvantaged students fund their studies. Students from rural or disadvantaged backgrounds now have more funding opportunities than before.
Grads24 is SA’s online platform which publishes a comprehensive list of bursaries for 2027 in South Africa – helping students secure funding. Simply use the categories below to browse bursaries aligned to your field of study. This makes it much easier for you to find your match.
🟢 87 BURSARIES OPEN NOW FOR 2027 — 4 Closing Soon (Aug/Sep 2026)
- 🟢 Thuthuka Bursary 2027 — Closing 31 Aug 2026 at 23:59 — CA funding + R350k income — Apply →
- 🟢 Nedbank Bursary 2027 — Closing 31 Aug 2026 — STEM + Green Economy — Apply →
- 🟢 SARB Bursary 2027 — Closing 30 Sep 2026 — Reserve Bank Economics — Apply →
- 🟢 IDC Bursary 2027 — Closing 30 Sep 2026 — Industrial Development — Apply →
Our bursary focus is primarily on university and university of technology funding opportunities. These are primarily for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Bursaries help reduce the financial burden of higher education. This allows students to focus on completing their studies after Matric.
Search Bursaries by Study Field
We want to make it easier for you to find a matching bursary that suits your financial needs. To achieve that, we have arranged bursaries for 2027 according to different fields of study. Below are different categories of our bursaries:
ACCOUNTING BURSARIES
Bursaries for students pursuing accounting, finance, auditing, and related qualifications.
ARCHITECTURE BURSARIES
Bursaries for students studying architecture, design, and built-environment disciplines.
AGRICULTURE BURSARIES
Bursaries financially supporting studies in agriculture, agribusiness, and related fields.
ARTS BURSARIES
Bursaries for applicants who are pursuing creative, visual, and performing arts qualifications.
COMMERCE BURSARIES
Bursaries for students studying business, economics, management, and commerce-related courses.
CONSTRUCTION BURSARIES
Bursaries for students pursuing construction, building, and infrastructure-related studies.
EDUCATION & TEACHING BURSARIES
Bursaries for students training to work in education, teaching, and academic support fields.
ENGINEERING BURSARIES
Bursaries for students studying engineering and engineering-related qualifications.
GENERAL BURSARIES
Bursaries that cover multiple fields of study or are not limited to a specific discipline.
GOVERNMENT BURSARIES
Bursaries offered by South African government departments and public entities.
LAW BURSARIES
Bursary opportunities for students pursuing legal and law-related qualifications.
IT & COMPUTER SCIENCE BURSARIES
Bursaries for students studying information technology, computer science, and digital disciplines.
MARKETING BURSARIES
Bursaries for students pursuing marketing, communications, and branding-related studies.
MEDICINE BURSARIES
Bursaries for students studying medicine, healthcare, and health sciences.
Why Grads24?
We track closing dates daily. Every bursary shows OPEN / CLOSED status so you don’t waste time applying for closed funding. All bursaries are verified against official provider websites like SAICA, Nedbank, SARB and IDC.
Bursaries Closing in August 2026 — Apply Now
Bursaries Closing in September 2026
How to Increase Your Chances
- Apply before 15 Aug — portals crash last week
- Upload certified docs (not older than 3 months) — ID, Matric results, income proof
- Write NBT early for Thuthuka — required before application
FAQ — Bursaries 2027 South Africa
When do 2027 bursaries close?
Most close 31 Aug — 30 Sep 2026. Thuthuka and Nedbank close 31 Aug 2026 at 23:59.
Which bursaries are open now?
87 bursaries are open for 2027 — view all open bursaries above.
Do I need NBT for Thuthuka?
Yes, NBT is compulsory for all Thuthuka applicants for 2027.