The following 13 incredible SA scholarships and bursaries that are open to South Africans right now offer students access to tertiary education without and financial burdens.
Sasol Corporate Bursary Programme:
High-performing Maths and Science learners have access to complete studies in Engineering, Science and Accounting at any of South Africa’s Universities and Universities of Technology.
Tuition, accommodation, meals, textbooks and a stipend are provided, along with allowance for laptops and calculators.
Postgraduate students receive a monthly allowance for the duration of their studies (24 months Masters’ Degree and 36 months PhD Degree)
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation:
High School scholarships are offered, along with support and programmes to develop entrepreneurial talents.
For more information, visit this site.
Ernst & Young:
This scholarship is for a Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification at a SAICA-accredited university. Individuals who are academically strong, with financial need are encouraged to apply, Bursars will be required to serve with Ernst & Young for 3 years following graduation.
Eskom:
Financial support is provided to Eskom employees or dependents. This ensures that registration fees, tuition, residential costs, a MealsBook Allowance, PC Allowance, Vacation Allowance and Accommodation are provided for.
See this site for more information on how to apply
Fullbright Foreign Student Program:
This world-renowned programme is for South African students interested in pursuing a Masters or Doctoral degree at any accredited tertiary institution in the U.S. it covers full tuition and costs of living in the U.S.
International Scholarships:
An annual list is made available here by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Scholarships include the likes of:
- Harvard South Africa Fellowship Programme
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- French Embassy Masters and PhD scholarship programme
- New Zealand Commonwealth scholarship
KPMG:
The Pure Merit Bursary is offered for non-extensive funding. The Merit Bursary with Financial Needs is for students requiring significant funding.
Hatch:
Scholarships are provided for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering Studies.
Murray & Roberts:
This scholarship is awarded to top SA achievers, studying a BSc, Beng or BTech in the following fields:
- Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Building/Construction Management
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Old Mutual:
Scholarships offered are in three forms:
Actuarial Bursaries – covers full tuition, accommodation, meals, general and book allowance. Academic and emotional support is provided.
Accounting Bursaries – covers tuition for studies at the University of Cape Town, res fees and annual return flight.
Amathuba Learnerships – provided for matriculants with no previous work experience.
SAB:
Students are provided with financial support and structured summer school or vacation work. After graduation, individuals are able to join SAB full time as graduate trainees.
Learnerships, a CA training and a graduate programme are also offered.
Standard Bank:
- Standard Bank Africa Derek Cooper Scholarship
- Standard Bank CSI Bursary Programme
- Standard Bank Group 150 bursaries
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Stanlib:
The Bursary Scholarship Programme is offered for the following fields:
- Actuarial Sciences
- Economics
- Finance
- Investment Management
- Accounting
Telkom:
Full-time bursaries are offered for undergraduate studies in the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- Information Technology
- Computer Science Marketing
- Accounting