The month of May is the fifth month of the year and it marks the end of the first half of 2025. If you are seeking funding for your studies next year, applying for bursaries and scholarships should begin now. Bursaries and scholarships offer students a break which then allows them to focus on completing on time.
By May most companies, institutions, and organisations that offer bursary programmes are starting to invite applications from prospective recipients for 2025 academic year. If you have not started with applications, it is high time you start now.
Below is a detailed list of bursaries closing in May 2025. Be sure to review the eligibility criteria and fields of study and submit your application before the deadline.
LIST OF BURSARIES CLOSNG IN MAY 2025
Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa Bursary
- Closing Date: 4 May 2025
- Description: This bursary is open to students who are studying towards Pharmacy undergraduate and postgraduate qualificationss. Studies must be undertaken in South African based universities.
ISACA Scholarship
- Closing Date: 6 May 2025
- Description: The ISACA Scholarship provides financial support to South African citizens who are undertaking studies in IT, cybersecurity, auditing, and other related fields of study.
Grand Gaming Bursary
- Closing Date: 30 May 2025
- Description: This bursary invites applications from students in various fields of study with a focus on individuals from areas in which Grand Gaming operates. Students with disabilities are encouraged to submit applications.
Boston City Campus Bursary
- Closing Date: 31 May 2025
- Description: This bursary programme is only limited to South African students studying at Boston City Campus. It only pays for the tuition fees.
Mezzanine Bursary
- Closing Date: 31 May 2025
- Description: Mezzanine extends its financial support to students undertaking studies in line with technology focusing on social innovation. These include software engineering, Information Technology (IT), and related fields of study.
Fasken Scholarship
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: Fasken offers scholarships to law students who possess strong academic excellence and a commitment to a legal career. Applicants for this bursary must be passionate about justice and leadership within the legal profession.
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: GABS offers bursaries to students in various disciplines, particularly those residing in the Cape Town region. The bursary aims to support youth development and create opportunities in transport-related fields.
Heribert Nasch Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: This bursary supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing studies in any discipline. It honours Heribert Nasch’s legacy of community upliftment and education.
Hulamin Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: Hulamin provides bursaries to students in engineering, accounting, and related technical fields. Ideal for those interested in the manufacturing and aluminium processing sectors.
JG Afrika Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: JG Afrika supports civil engineering students through its bursary programme, aimed at empowering future engineers and strengthening South Africa’s infrastructure development.
Kearney Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: The Kearney bursary is designed for top-performing students in management, business, and consulting-related fields. It includes mentorship and possible employment upon graduation.
Moshal Scholarship Program
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: The Moshal Scholarship supports financially challenged but academically driven students across fields like science, medicine, commerce, engineering, and IT.
Milkor Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: Milkor funds students in engineering, technology, and defence-related studies, aligning with its mission to grow South Africa’s local defence industry.
Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: MPG offers bursaries to students studying metallurgy, chemical engineering, and other mineral processing disciplines, with the goal of supporting mining innovation.
PG Group Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: PG Group supports students in engineering, logistics, finance, and marketing. The bursary is geared toward those interested in the manufacturing and automotive sectors.
Shell Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: This bursary programme targets students in engineering, geosciences, and business studies with the aim to develop talent needed by the energy and petroleum sector in South Africa.
WBHO Bursary
- Closing Date: Not confirmed
- Description: WBHO avails funding opportunities in civil engineering and construction management studies. Financial support is offered to studies undertaken in South African universities and universities of technology.