Bursaries Closing in November 2026
If you are looking for bursary funding for the 2027 academic year, several South African bursaries have application deadlines in November 2026. This page lists bursaries with confirmed November closing dates as well as opportunities where a closing date has not yet been confirmed.
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- SOUTH AFRICAN BURSARIES CLOSING IN NOVEMBER 2026
- SOUTH AFRICAN BURSARIES WITH UNCONFIRMED CLOSING DATE
- BURSARY APPLICATION TIPS
SOUTH AFRICAN BURSARIES CLOSING IN NOVEMBER 2026
The following bursaries and scholarships have confirmed application deadlines in November 2026:
- MacMillan Foundation Bursary — 1 November 2026
- Monocle Foundation Bursary — 1 November 2026
- Free State Office of the Premier Bursary — 13 November 2026
- Babette Taute Scholarship — 20 November 2026
- Bakwena Bursary — 20 November 2026
- SIOC-CDT Bursary — 20 November 2026
Closing dates can apply at a specific time of day, so check the individual bursary application instructions before submitting your application. For example, the Free State Office of the Premier deadline is 13 November 2026 at 16:00, while SIOC-CDT’s deadline is 20 November 2026 at 12:00 midday.
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SOUTH AFRICAN BURSARIES WITH UNCONFIRMED CLOSING DATE
The following bursaries do not currently have a confirmed closing date for the 2027 application cycle:
- Survé Philanthropies Bursary
- Accenture Scholarship
- Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) Bursary
- Hulamin Bursary
- JG Afrika Bursary
- Kearney Bursary
- Moshal Scholarship Programme
- Milkor Bursary
- Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary
- PG Group Bursary
- Schneider Electric Bursary — no closing date stated
- Siemens Bursary — no closing date stated
- Shell Bursary
- WBHO Bursary
- Worley Bursary
- WSP Bursary
- Advance Africa Scholarship — applications accepted throughout the year
- BBD Bursary — applications accepted throughout the year
- Career Wise Bursaries — applications accepted throughout the year
- MINDS Scholarship — no closing date stated
- TTI Bursary — no closing date stated
An unconfirmed closing date does not necessarily mean that applications will remain available throughout November. Check the individual bursary page and the official provider or application portal before applying.
BURSARY APPLICATION TIPS
- Check the requirements first: Make sure you meet the academic, citizenship, study-level, field-of-study and other eligibility requirements.
- Apply before the deadline: Do not wait until the final day to submit your application.
- Prepare your documents: Have your ID, academic results, proof of registration or acceptance and other required documents ready.
- Check the application method: Use the application website, email address or other submission method specified by the bursary provider.
- Complete every required section: Missing information or supporting documents can affect whether an application is considered.
- Check your motivation: Where a motivation letter or statement is required, answer the bursary’s specific questions and follow any word limits.
- Keep proof of submission: Save your confirmation email, reference number, submitted form or other evidence that your application was received.
- Apply for more than one suitable bursary: You can apply for multiple opportunities if you meet their respective requirements.
- Verify the application: Use the official provider website or confirmed application platform and be cautious of anyone asking you to pay a fee to apply.
- Continue checking for new deadlines: Bursary closing dates can be added or updated during the application season.
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This bursary information was last updated in September 2026.
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