Bursaries are awarded based on previous academic perfomance, financial need, and learner’s dedication to studies. Bursary schemes aim to ease financial stress on students and their families, while enabling them to focus fully on their studies.
December is an especially important month for South African students, as many bursaries are closing by the end of 2024. This guide highlights bursaries closing in December 2024 and offers tips and guidelines for successful applications.
List of Bursaries Closing in December 2024
For students looking for financial assistance for their studies, December marks crucial deadlines for many bursary programmes. Applying by these deadlines is very important for securing funding for the 2025 academic year.
Below is a list of bursaries with confirmed December closing dates:
Bursaries with Confirmed Closing Dates
These bursaries are available to South African students in various fields. Make sure to submit your applications before the deadlines to be considered.
- Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary – Closes 1 December 2024
- Agbiz Centenary Bursary – Closes 2 December 2024
- Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) Bursary – Closes 2 December 2024
- ADSA Bursary – Closes 4 December 2024
- Morton and Partners Bursary – Closes 6 December 2024
- Vulamathuba Empumelelo Bursary – Closes 6 December 2024
- Capsicum Culinary Studio Bursary – Closes 7 December 2024Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) Bursary – Closes 13 December 2024
- Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Bursary – Closes 13 December 2024
- Siza Water Bursary – Closes 13 December 2024
- FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Bursary – Closes 15 December 2024
- Rand Refinery Bursary – Closes 15 December 2024
- Barberton Mines High School Scholarship – Closes 27 December 2024
- Arup Education Trust Bursary – Closes 31 December 2024
- Hexagon Trust Bursary – Closes 31 December 2024
- PSG Bursary – Closes 31 December 2024
- Arup Education Trust Bursary – Closes 31 December 2024
Bursaries with Unconfirmed Deadlines
Some bursaries have not specified exact deadlines. It’s crucial to check the official websites or contact the providers for updates:
- Accenture Scholarship
- Fasken Scholarship
- Hulamin Bursary
- JG Afrika Bursary
- Kearney Bursary
- Moshal Scholarship Programme
- Milkor Bursary
- Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary
- PG Group Bursary
- Shell Bursary
- WBHO Bursary
- Worley Bursary
- WSP Bursary
Bursaries with Ongoing Applications
Certain bursary providers accept applications year-round. While they don’t have specific December deadlines, applying early is advised:
- Advance Africa Scholarship
- BBD Bursary
- Career Wise Bursaries
- MINDS Scholarship
- TTI Bursary