NWU Bursaries and Loans

Complete and submit the application forms for the relevant bursaries and loans available for UNDERGRADUATE degrees.

Complete and submit the application forms for the relevant bursaries and loans available for POSTGRADUATE degrees.

ALSE Teaching bursary

Kitso Ya Boleng is a non-profit company and is proudly supported by the Boleng Trust. The Trust is an Assore Limited (mining holding company principally engaged in ventures involving base minerals and metals) initiative that was established for the benefit of Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSAs) and broad-based HDSA community groupings residing in the areas in which the Assore group’s mines and beneficiation plants are located. Kindly find out more on the programme and then click here to apply.

Nurture your greatness with the Old Mutual Education Trust

The Old Mutual Education Trust scholarships provide funding to study on a full-time, part-time or distance-learning basis for a first-time undergraduate Degree/BTech/Diploma at an accredited Higher Education Institution in South Africa. The Trust is directed at empowering the members and dependents of Old Mutual’s business partners – the trade unions^* – which represent some of the most disadvantaged persons in South Africa, find out more.

Participating trade unions are:

DENOSA
NATU
NEHAWU
NUM
PEU
POPCRU
SACCAWU
SACWU
SADTU and 
SASBO

Investec (CSI Bursary) bursary applications now open

Investec, offers full cost bursaries to students who aim to study full time towards an undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a Commercial LLB. These degrees represent fields of study that are relevant to the financial services sector.  To find out more about how to apply and the selection criteria, click here.

Closing date: 30 September 2026

For more information, contact StudyTrust Bursary Applications & Enquiries:

• (011) 403-1632 / (011) 482-1501

2026 Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) bursary applications now open

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the Mining and Minerals Sector in terms of the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998.

The MQA would like to invite learners who intend on studying towards a career within the Mining and Minerals Sector, to apply for an MQA bursary. The MQA Bursary Scheme is open to qualifying learners who are currently in Grade 12 and who intend to study during 2026 or current students who are already studying towards a certificate, diploma, degree at a public university, university of technology or a TVET College.  Click here for more information and then click here to apply. 

Closing date: Wednesday, 18 October 2026

DSI CSIR Inter-bursary Support Programme (IBS)

Call for Postgraduate Bursary ApplicationsCall for 2026The CSIR and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) are pleased to announce the DSI CSIR Inter-bursary Support Programme (IBS) call for applications.Opening Date: Wednesday, 23 September, 2026Closing Date: Friday, 23 October, 2026Late applications will not be considered.The IBS postgraduate bursary support is intended for students approved for- or registered for full time studies for Honours/ 4th year Engineering/BTech/Advanced Diploma, Masters or PhD degrees at any South African public university. The focus areas for the bursary support are restricted to the following research areas:

• Aerospace
• Composites
• Modelling and Digital Sciences
• Microsystems Technology
• Titanium (Manufacturing Elements)
• Photonics
• Biotechnology:
  • Biopharming
  • Bioprocessing
  • Biocatalysis

• Information and Communications Technology
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)
• Health

Click here for more information.Please complete the online application form (see links below) and submit all the required supporting documents as per information provided in the call documents by email to:HCD-INTERBURSARY@csir.co.zaFor Honours, 4^th year Engineering, BTech and Advanced Diploma applications please click here to complete an online application form.For Masters and Doctoral applicationsplease click here to complete an online application form. Should you have any queries with regards to the call requirements or application procedure, please contact:Mr Justice KomaneTel: 012 841 3304Email: HCD-INTERBURSARY@csir.co.zaOrMs Katlego RamonyaiTel: 012 842 7519Email: HCD-INTERBURSARY@csir.co.za

Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine ( Pty ) Ltd

BURSARIES FOR 2026 Academic Year

Purpose
Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (Pty) Ltd (SBPM) seeks to award bursaries to full-time high performing and financially needy students who are accepted or registered at accredited Universities and other tertiary institutions in selected disciplines as pre-determined by the Company.

Please find the application form here.elcetion CriteriaBursary recipient selection will focus on:

• Bursary recipient selection will focus on:
• High performing full-time undergraduate first, second and third year students, with the exception of final year students.
• Excellent academic track record of a minimum 60% average in academic results in matric, first, second or third year results of 2026 academic year.
• Strictly students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds will receive priority attention.
• Strictly students who come from SBPM surrounding villages of Moses Kotane and Thabazimbi District Municipalities in the North West and Limpopo Provinces, respectively.
• Strictly South African citizens.

Fields of study and number of bursaries for 2026 Academic Year:
The priority study fields identified for bursary allocation are the following:

• 1 x Mining Engineering
• 1 x Rock Engineering (Geophysics or Geoscience)
• 1 x Metallurgical Engineering
• 1 x Geology

Bursary wil cover:

• Full accommodation
• Full registration and Tuition
• Text book allocation
• Monthly allowance
• Learning Material and Equipment as prescribed by the learning institution
• Relevant workplace exposure through structured Vacation Work at SBPM

Documents to be submitted:

• Completed Application Form
• Proof of registration
• Copy of ID
• Academic Record
• Proof of Home Address
• Proof of Household Income

Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Please submit via email to: motaungt@xsbconsulting.co.za for the attention of Mr. Thabang Motaung
www.xsbconsulting.co.za

EWSETA Bursary application

Applications are for 2026 academic year.  Closing date is 31^st January 2026.

Please find the application form here.

INSTRUCTIONS                                                                                                                                     

1. Read carefully before completing, signing and submitting this form.
2. Ensure that Bursary form is completed in full.
3. Complete in Block Letters.
4. Ensure that the form is duly signed.
5. Application forms with incomplete information will not be considered.
6. Application form with incorrect information will lead to your application being disqualified.

EWSETA BURSARY COVERS THE FOLLOWING:

• Tuition fees – Statement of Account
• Books and Stationery from approved university/TVET College bookstores – Supported by university/TVET textbooks and stationary list
• Accommodation – accredited with University/TVET College
• Meals

NB: Authentic supporting documents will be required to be submitted to EWSETA these are used as evidence of costs to facilitate payment.

CRITERIA

Applicants need to meet the following criteria in order to be considered for the bursary:

• Must be in possession of matriculation certificate or equivalent (first year university or TVET College students) and previous results/academic records for second- and third-years students  
• Relevant qualification prerequisite for post graduate applicants
• Preference will be given to South African citizens from previously disadvantaged communities (youth, black, women and people with disabilities)
• Proof of household annual income.

Qualifications that will be considered are those qualifications that will be considered are those that respond and are aligned to the EWSETA Sector Skills Plan (SSP) with emphasis on the EWSETA strategic thrust ,chapter 3 on hard to fill lists plus the pivotal skills list which can be found on our website www.ewseta.org.za

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED:

1. A certified copy of a valid matriculation certificate or qualifications (mandatory to all relevant applicants)
2. A certified copy of identity document (mandatory)
3. If currently studying, full academic records must be attached (mandatory to all relevant applicants)
4. For first time applicants attach copy of proof of application and/or provisional acceptance letter offer from university/TVET College (The EWSETA notes that these may not be available at time of application, however it will be required as part of key application process)
5. Any other information and/or documentation requested by EWSETA in support of the application
6. Closing date for all application is 25 September 2026.
7. Authentic supporting documents will be required to be submitted to EWSETA these are used validate applications

Submit application form by email: bursaries@ewseta.org.za or posted to:

The EWSETA

P.O Box 1273

Houghton

2041

OR HAND DELIVERED TO:

EWSETA HEAD OFFICE (GAUTENG, LIMPOPO and MPUMALANGA)                     32 PRINCESS OF WALES TERRACESUNNYSIDE OFFICE PARK, Building BJOHANNESBURG2000
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