Bursaries Closing In January 2026

January marks the beginning of the new year. It is a reset month for students who are pursuing new study opportunity with the aim to advance their careers. Bursaries provide you with alternative financial support opportunities if you do not have enough money to cover your expenses.

Below is the list of South African bursaries closing in January 2026. It comprises of bursaries for various fields of study so you have to find one that matches your study option. So far, bursaries are the best funding option available to help you cover your expenses. Simply find your match and apply now.

List of Bursaries Closing In January 2026

1. SANZAF Bursary – Closes on: 9 January 2026

2. Nestlé Future Talent Bursary – Closes on: 9 January 2026

3. Traxtion Bursary – Closes on: 9 January 2026

4. Mandeni Municipality Bursary – Closes on: 31 January 2026

4. RBH (Royal Bafokeng) Bursary – Closes on: 17 January 2026

5. MQA Bursary – Closes on: 22 January 2026

6. Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursary – Closes on: 24 January 2026 (new applicants; returning: 30 Nov 2025)

7. Hollywoodbets Foundation Bursary – Closes on: 30 January 2026

8. Hulamin Bursary – Closes on: 31 January 2026

9. Pyrotec Bursary – Closes on: 31 January 2026 (opens 19 Jan)

10. DSAC Bursary – Closes on: 31 January 2026

11. Eastern Cape Department of Education Bursary – Closes on: 31 January 2026

12. LGSETA Bursary – Closes on: 31 January 2026

13. Gold One Bursary – Closes on: 2 January 2026

14. SANAS Bursary – Closes on: 30 January 2026

15. SASSETA Bursary – Closes on: 30 January 2026

16 . Shell Bursary – Closes on: 30 January 2026

Below we have added the list of bursaries with no confirmed closing date. Browse through the lsit to find your match and apply now.

2026 Bursaries With Unconfirmed Closing Date

1. Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) Bursary
2. Heribert Nasch Bursary
3. Hulamin Bursary
4. JG Afrika Bursary
5. Kearney Bursary
6. Moshal Scholarship Program
7. Milkor Bursary
8. Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary
9. PG Group Bursary
10. WBHO Bursary
11. Worley Bursary
12. WSP Bursary

This article was last updated on 16 January 2026 and will be updated daily until 31 January 2026.