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.

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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