: Accounting | Actuarial Science | Auditing | Banking | Chemical Engineering | Computer Science | Data Science | Education | Electrical Engineering | Humanities | Journalism | Law | Marine Engineering | Medicine | Mining Engineering | Metallurgical Engineering | Nursing | Pharmacy | Sound Production | Supply Chain Management.
: Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric with good results
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
You must be in financial need and qualify for financial assistance, in line with NSFAS guidelines
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RIO TINTO / RICHARDS BAY MINERALS BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: (Reference number: #R10808)
Candidates will be required to before applying.
Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
Matric certificate or statement of results (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of bank account
Proof of university acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
Parents or guardians ID documents, if signing on behalf of the applicant (certified copies)
Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or social grant if applicable)
Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
24 January 2025...
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
: students employed within the private security sector OR students whose legal parent if registered with PSiRA as a security officer, for undergraduate studies in ANY field.
: Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
You and your parent must be South African citizens
You must be employed within the private security sector OR have a legal parent who is registered with PSiRA as a security officer
You must be between the ages of 19 and 35 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must intend on studying full-time towards a certificate or undergraduate diploma or degree (the bursary will NOT fund postgraduate studies)
You must be enrolled to study at a learning institution that is accredited and registered with the Department of Higher Education in South Africa
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PSIRA BURSARY
Download and complete the
Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy, within the last 3 months)
Proof of registration at an institution for 2025
Parent or legal guardians ID document (certified copy, within the last 3 months)
Parent or legal guardians proof of PSiRA registration number
31 January 2025...
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
: Chemical Engineering / Electrical Engineering | Computer Science | Information Science / Computer Science | Information Systems - for studies at selected universities (Wits, Rhodes, UCT, UP, UJ, UKZN and UWC).
: Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric with above average results
You must be studying or have applied to study for full time towards an Undergraduate (3rd year) or Postgraduate (Honours) qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
You must be studying at one of the following universities: University of the Witwatersrand, Rhodes University, University of Cape Town, University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, University of KwaZulu-Natal or University of the Western Cape
You must have have a strong academic record, showcasing your dedication to your studies and continued academic improvement
You must have proven financial need
University degrees
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BSG BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at:
Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy)
Recent photo of yourself
Matric results/ certificate
Full academic results to date (on institutions letterhead)
Formal confirmation of 2025 fees from your varsity
Curriculum Vitae
Proof of address
Motivational letter, answering why you should be awarded the bursary and details of any community outreach work you do and any leadership roles you have held at school and in university.
Details of any other bursary funding you are receiving, if applicable.
31 January 2025...
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
: Engineering or Accounting (Postgraduate Diploma, Honours and Masters) - for studies at University of Cape Town, University of Witwatersrand, University of KwaZulu-Natal and Rhodes University.
: Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
You must be studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma, Honours or Masters qualification in Engineering or Accounting, in 2025
You must be studying at one of these Universities in South Africa: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Witwatersrand (WITS), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Rhodes University (RU)
You must have a strong academic record
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your undergraduate degree studies
You must show financial need
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOHN DAVIDSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST BURSARY
Candidate must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: contact the Postgraduate Financial Aid Department at your university.
Step 2: write a motivational letter to the Trustees (further information can be found on the application form below) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
Step 3: compile your Curriculum Vitae (CV) (read our tips on how to compile a CV)
Step 4: download the and complete sections 3 to 7.
Step 5: gather the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
Complete University transcript to date
Formal fee estimation of your course
Motivational letter (see page 12 of the application form for more info)
Curriculum Vitae
Signed Declaration and Consent (see page 13 of the application form)
Step 6: submit your application form and documents to the Postgraduate Funding Office at your university.
7 February 2025...
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
: Computer Science studies, for students residing in the Western Cape.
: Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
You must be a South African citizen (by birth)
You must reside within the Western Cape province
You must be unemployed
You must have completed Matric with a minimum average of 65%
You must be entering your first year of undergraduate full-time studies, towards a Computer Science qualification, in 2025
You must study at a recognised and accredited university in the Western Cape
You must NOT have any other bursary award for the 2025 academic year
You must NOT have a criminal record
You must a clear credit record
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE Mezzanine Bursary
Applications must be submitted online at:
Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate (certified copy)
Curriculum Vitae (read our tips on how to compile a CV and use our free templates)
Motivational letter to support your application (1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
Proof of registration/ acceptance for the 2025 academic year (on university letterhead)
Most recent fee statement/ quotation for the 2025 academic year
Parents or guardians proof of household income (recent payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)
Please note: Once you have submitted your application, Mezzanine will carefully assess it and provide you with feedback as soon as possible. Should they require any further information, they will be in contact with you.
31 May 2025...
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)