Bursaries & Funding
Young South Africans who want to start a business or expand a small enterprise may be able to access financial support through the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). The NYDA Grant Programme is designed to help eligible young entrepreneurs turn business ideas into viable enterprises and support existing businesses with approved business-related expenses. For aspiring … Read more
Businesses in the services sector can leverage a range of funding mechanisms to reduce staff training costs and promote workplace skills development in South Africa. Employers can apply for Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) grants, which may offset relevant expenses for learnerships, skills training and other approved programmes. The eligibility criteria for … Read more
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) has opened three funding windows for the 2026/27 financial year, inviting eligible organisations and institutions to apply for skills development and projects to support economic participation. The three funding opportunities cater to Discretionary Grants, Strategic Projects and Strategic Partnerships for Public Institutions and each have different … Read more
South African students seeking finance assistance do not have to choose between the NSFAS and private bursaries at the point of application. In most cases, students can apply for multiple funders while they wait for a response from one organisation. The situation becomes more complex if a student has been approved for both NSFAS and … Read more
South African students with a plan to study in 2027 may be eligible for financial assistance through Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA). There are many choices to consider, though, before investigating one funding option. Applicants should compare the qualifying criteria, application processes, financial benefits and attached conditions for each bursary opportunity. Unlike one nationwide … Read more
South African students who are interested in becoming teachers can prepare to apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary for 2027 from 1 October 2026. The bursaries program is a valuable form of support for people who want to enter the area of education, for students who need to study for teaching degrees. Applicants must be … Read more
The AGSA bursary is open to South African citizens who intend to study or who are currently studying for a degree in Chartered Accountancy at a SAICA-endorsed university. This bursary covers full-time students on courses such as the BCom Accounting (CA stream) and Bachelor of Accounting (CA stream). Applications for the 2027 academic year are … Read more
South Africans studying qualifying fields of engineering, water, science and technical qualifications can apply for a bursary from Silulumanzi (RF) (Pty) Ltd for 2027 studies. The 2027 application window is open between 1 October 2026 and 30 November 2026. Silulumanzi is a privately owned water service provider within a specific concession of the City of … Read more
South African students who intend to study towards an undergraduate qualification in 2027 may apply for the Motsepe Foundation 2027 bursary, so long as they have satisfied academic, financial, study field and geographical criteria. The 2027 bursary details from the Trust indicate a closing date of 16 October 2026. The bursary covers selected undergraduate fields … Read more
UNISA students hunting for funding for 2027 should keep a close watch on their myLife email — that’s where SETA bursary invitations land. The university’s 2027 guidance is clear that these opportunities are invitation-based, with invitations tied to things like your academic performance and your qualification. But here’s the part that catches people out: if … Read more