South African students who want to pursue tertiary education in 2025 can apply for a bursary. Bursaries offered by various organisations cater for expenses incurred by students in their pursuit of qualifications. You must have a good academic record to qualify for funding in South Africa. Additionally, bursary providers select students on the basis of financial distress.
Grads24 compiles various lists of bursaries that are OPEN for application. They are categorised by their study fields which makes it easy for our readers to find matching funding opportunities. This is a compilation of bursaries that are closing in the month of March 2025.
As you go through our list you will notice that each bursary falls under a category that is aligned with a field of study. Accounting, Engineering, Government and IT are among our top bursary categories. These groups have the most funding opportunities for 2025 academic year.
LIST OF BURSARIES CLOSING IN MARCH 2025 IN SOUTH AFRICA
1. Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship
Closing Date: 2 March 2025
About: This scholarship supports students from developing countries who demonstrate a commitment to community service and academic excellence.
Requirements:
- Must be a citizen of a developing country.
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or diploma.
- Demonstrated financial need and commitment to social change.
Application Process: Submit academic transcripts, an essay, a personal statement, and proof of financial need.
2. PN Foundation Bursary
Closing Date: 7 March 2025
About: The PN Foundation Bursary is awarded to students in various disciplines who show academic merit and financial need.
Requirements:
- South African citizen.
- Registered or intending to register at a recognized tertiary institution.
- Demonstrated financial need and academic excellence.
Application Process: Complete the application form and submit academic records, a motivation letter, and proof of financial need.
3. AIMS Google DeepMind Scholarship
Closing Date: 21 March 2025
About: This scholarship supports students pursuing studies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related fields.
Requirements:
- Must be accepted into an AI/ML-related program.
- Demonstrated academic excellence and research potential.
- Preference for students from underrepresented backgrounds in AI.
Application Process: Submit a CV, academic records, a research proposal, and recommendation letters.
Africa Cosmos Education Trust Bursary
Closing Date: 24 March 2025
About: The Africa Cosmos Education Trust provides financial assistance to students in various fields of study.
Requirements:
- South African citizen.
- Studying full-time at a recognized university.
- Demonstrated financial need and academic potential.
Application Process: Submit an application form, academic transcripts, and proof of income.
4. Bulk Connections Bursary
Closing Date: 31 March 2025
About: This bursary is aimed at students in engineering and logistics fields.
Requirements:
- South African citizens.
- Registered or accepted for studies in Engineering or Logistics.
- Demonstrated academic merit and financial need.
Application Process: Submit an application form, proof of enrollment, and academic records.
5. Compensation Fund Bursary
Closing Date: 31 March 2025
About: This bursary funds students studying occupational health and safety-related fields.
Requirements:
- South African citizens.
- Enrolled in a program related to occupational health, safety, or medical fields.
- Financial need and strong academic background.
Application Process: Submit a completed application form, proof of registration, and a motivation letter.
6. South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Scholarship
Closing Date: 31 March 2025
About: SAAB offers scholarships to postgraduate students pursuing botany-related research.
Requirements:
- Postgraduate student in Botany or a related field.
- South African citizen.
- Strong academic record and research proposal.
Application Process: Submit a CV, research proposal, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
7. South African Nursery Association (SANA) Bursary
Closing Date: 31 March 2025
About: The SANA bursary supports students studying horticulture and related disciplines.
Requirements:
- South African citizens.
- Enrolled in a horticulture-related qualification.
- Strong academic record.
Application Process: Submit academic transcripts, a motivation letter, and proof of registration.
8. Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarship
Closing Date: 31 March 2025
About: The OMT Scholarship funds postgraduate studies for academically excellent students.
Requirements:
- South African citizen.
- Enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program.
- Outstanding academic performance.
Application Process: Submit academic transcripts, a research proposal, and letters of recommendation.
South African Bursaries with Unconfirmed Closing Dates
- Fasken Scholarship (closing date: not provided)
- Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- Heribert Nasch Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- Hulamin Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- Kearney Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- Moshal Scholarship Program (closing date: not provided)
- Milkor Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- PG Group Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- Shell Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- WBHO Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- Worley Bursary (closing date: not provided)
- WSP Bursary (closing date: not provided)
*View our list of Bursaries open all year round and follow guide to submit your application.
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Grads24 regularly update bursary listings to bring you the latest opportunities—this article was last updated in February 2025.
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