Bursaries
The following is a list of bursaries available to students in South Africa wanting to enter
tertiary education.
ALL FACULTIES
Accenture (SA) Education Trust
± R50,000.00
Three years, renewable
Contact: Accenture (SA) Education
Trust, P O Box 1587, Kelvin, 2054,
Email: cheryl.clark@accenture.com or
download application from
http://careers3.accenture.com/Careers/S
outhAfrica/GraduateOpportunities/Progr
ammes/edu_trust.htm
15 August
Commerce: Information Systems
Science: Computer Science
Engineering: Electrical, Computer &
Mechatronics
SA citizens only. Awarded on financial
need and academic ability. 2nd to 4th
year, including Honours level.
Renewable annually provided:
consistent satisfactory academic
performance, demonstrable leadership
qualities, participation in extra-mural
activities, and participation in activities
which benefit others.
Agar Hamilton Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable annually.
Students to address The Trustees, Agar
Hamilton Bursary, P O Box 86, Cape
Town 8000.
Or contact Natalie Sissing,
natalies@boe.co.za / (021) 416-6258
15 November
All fields of study
Only males under 25, of British descent
(back to grandparents), English
speaking. Must be a member of
Anglican Church.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Scholarship
+-R100 000 up to 4 years
Address all emails to the Scholarship
Manager on:
scholarship@allangrayorbis.org
notifying of intent to apply for the
award
31 August
Commerce, Engineering, Humanities
(PPE students ONLY) and Science
(excluding medicine)
Open to first year students only.
Applicants must obtain minimum 60%
average in June exams/test scores.
Only
South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland and
Botswana citizens
Anglo Platinum Bursary Scheme
Variable.
1 year, renewable, 4 years max. The
Bursary Administrator:
smakhiva@angloplat.com or
bursaries@angloplatinum.co.za
notifying of intent to apply for award or
send mail to PO Box 450, Kroondal
0350
Tel.: 014 596 0190
Fax: 014 596 5519
15 May
Engineering: Chem, Elec, Mech,
Metallurgy, Mining
Science: Geology
Commerce: Accounting
SA citizens and permanent residents
only. Applicant must obtain at least
60% for Maths and Science (HG). All
years
Anglo Coal Vocational Bursaries
Tuition + Residence + Allowance
Bldg, Private Bag X3 Rondebosch,
7701.
15 December
Any degree
SA citizens only. Academic merit and
proven financial need. 2nd year
onwards.
Cecil Lyons Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable on application.
SA Jewish Board of Deputies, P O Box
87557, Houghton 2041.
15 January
Preference given to fields of study
which will assist student to qualify for
Jewish communal service in South
Africa or research in SA Jewish
1 year, renewable.
Apply online on www.careerwise.co.za
by 15 June
Engineering (Elec/Metallurgy/Mech).
Science (Geol). Commerce (Accounts)
Applicants to be citizens or permanent
residents of South Africa. Year for year
service contract.
Compulsory vacation training every
December. All years.
Association for Educational
Transformation (ASSET)
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Address applications to ASSET, 5 Long
Street, Mowbray, 7700
31 October
All Faculties
SA citizens only. Living in the Western
Cape. Matriculants entering first year of
study.
The B, SM and HC Goldstein
Bursary Trust
Variable,1 year, renewable duration.
Student Financial Aid, Kramer Law
community. All years.
Chevron (Caltex) Bursary
Tuition + Residence + Allowance
1 year, renewable.
Contact: Career Wise (Pty) Ltd.
P.O.Box 30632, Braamfontein, 2017.
www.careerwise.co.za
Tel: 011 484 7505
15 June
Engineering: (Mech/Elec/Chem).
Conditions: South African citizens only.
Year for year service contract on
completion of studies. 8 week
compulsory vacation training.
Applicants from Eastern and Western
Cape only. Prefer Employment equity
candidates
All years
The Cliffe Dekker Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable
Contact person: Tasneem Johaadien.
E-mail:
tasneem.johaadien@dlacdh.com,
Tel: 021 481 5504, Fax: 021 481 9532
Application forms are available from
www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.
com/careers.htm and should be
submitted together with a CV, copy of
ID, full academic transcripts, matric and
any merit certificates, reference letters,
other degrees obtained (if applicable).
15 July
BA Law/BComLaw/LLB
Cliffe Dekker is looking for the person/s
most deserving of the bursary on the
basis of inter alia the firm's
transformation objectives, above
average academic record and the
financial needs of the applicant/s. The
successful applicant/s will be required
to agree to the terms and conditions of
the bursary. Conditions: 1) Vacation
Work 2) A right to first refusal with
regard to articles of clerkship, if offered
by the firm.
Edu-Loan
R1 000 - R20 000
1 - 2 years, renewable annually
Repayments are done over specific
periods.
Contact: Lee Jacobs
Email: leej@eduloan.co.za
Tel: 021 650 5020
Forms available throughout the year.
All disciplines
The Epilepsy South Africa
Educational
Trust Bursary
Variable
1 year
Obtain application forms from Epilepsy
South
Africa
Tel. 021 447 3014
nationaldirector.no@epilepsy.org.za OR
admin.no@epilepsy.org.za
30 October
All Faculties
Student must have epilepsy. Preference
given to
previously disadvantaged students.
Must be prepared
to participate in EPILEPSY.
The Elaine Forsyth Memorial Trust
1 year, renewable.
Request a form from: BoE Trust Pty Ltd
P O Box 86, Cape Town,8000
Students may e-mail Natalie Sissing for
application form on natalies@boe.co.za
5 January
South African citizens only, normally
resident in the Western Cape, of good
character and in financial need. For
study in Western Cape only. All years.
Any degree
Gallagher Foundation Scholarships
Tuition + Residence + Allowance
1 year, renewable.
Contact Career Wise (Pty) Ltd, P O Box
30632, Braamfontein 2017.
www.careerwise.co.za or
www.gallagherfoundation.com.
Tel.: 011 484 7505
1 June.
Commerce, Science, Medicine
SA citizens only. Awarded only to current
Grade 12 learners intending to pursue
tertiary studies at UCT. Previously
disadvantaged students only. All years.
George Fisch Trust Fund
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Forms available from the Executive
Secretary on request. E-mail:
cknj@djc.co.za
Tel: 031 335 4452
30 November
SA citizens of Jewish faith. All years.
All faculties
Investec - Studietrust Bursary
R40 000
1 year (Renewable)
Online application:
www.studytrust.org.za
Or request an application form by mail,
e-mail or sms:
The National Director, Studietrust, PO
Box 29192, Melville 2109
Email: apply@studytrust.org.za
Sms: sms the word Investec, name,
surname, postal address and postal
code to 31022
Contact: Mr Molepo Maifo
Email: apply@studytrust.org.za
Telephone:011 726 5604
Engineering
South African citizens only, full time
study, possible service contract on
completion of studies. Stipulations: At
least 60% in Grade 12 Mathematics &
English. Preference for current Grade 12
candidates with proven financial need.
All years of study. "
Fax: 086 535 5604
Closing date for online applications: 31
August
Closing date for requesting application
forms: 31 July
Degree Requirements: BCom, BBus Sc,
LLB, BSc, B Eng.
Subject Areas: Commerce (Accounting,
Business Economics, Economics,
Investments, Finance), Business
Science, Science and Mathematics,
Engineering, IT, a commercial LLB.
South African citizens only, only fulltime
students. Possible service contract
on completion of studies. Stipulations:
At least 60% in Grade 12 Mathematics
& English. Proven financial need. All
years.
Jocelyn Hellig Memorial Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable on application.
SA Jewish Board of Deputies, P O Box
87557,
Houghton 2041
15 January
Preference given to fields involving the
study of
comparative religion.
All years.
Lewis Cowan Bursary (For students of
Jewish Faith)
Variable
1 year, renewable annually.
Students could address Natalie Sissing
at The Trustees, Lewis Cowan Bursary,
P O Box 86, Cape Town 8000.
Or contact Natalie Sissing,
natalies@boe.co.za
31 December
All fields of study
Preference given to students residing in
Western Cape. Jewish students only.
Lewis Cowan Bursary (for non-white
orphans)
Variable
1 year, renewable annually.
Address Natalie Sissing at The
Trustees,
Lewis Cowan Bursary, P O Box 86,
Cape Town 8000.
Or contact Natalie Sissing,
natalies@boe.co.za
31 December
All fields of study
Preference given to students residing in
Western Cape. Student must have lost
both parents. Southern Africa are eligible. Age limit
18-25
The Louise & Nellie Herman Bursary All years.
Variable
1 year, renewable. Norman Baxter University Loan Fund
Apply as follows: R10 000
BoE Trust Pty Ltd, P O Box 86, Cape 1 year, renewable.
Town, 8001 The Secretary, Norman Baxter
Att: Natalie Sissing University Loan
May e-mail Natalie Sissing for Fund, P O Box 13069,
application forms on Vincent 5217.
natalies@boe.co.za Tertiary education
or call Tel: 021 416 6258 31 January
31 October Loans to dependants of East London
Any degree. SA citizens of Jewish faith. residents only, graduation. 2nd year
All years. onwards.

Methodist Church of SA - Northern Peloponnesian Society of South

Districts Finance Committee Bursary Africa
Fund Bursaries
R7 500 Full tuition fees.
1 year, renewable, 4 years max. The Renewed annually
Bursary Secretary, Methodist Church The Secretary Peloponnesian Society of
of SA, Northern Districts Finance South Africa PO Box 75298 Lynnwood
Committee, P O Box 75476, Ridge 0040
Bedfordview, 2407. 1 October
30 September Applicants must be financially needy,
Only students whose parents are full and academically able to follow the
members of the Methodist Church of course of study. Applicants must be
Southern Africa. Students must be children of parents of Greek or Cypriot
permanent residents in one of the origin. All of the above conditions must
Central, Limpopo, or Highveld and be met. Bursaries are for any field of
Swaziland Districts of the Methodist study for the normal duration of the
Church of SA. Age limit 18-25 course.
All years.
R P Rom Educational Endowment
Methodist Church of SA - Board of Fund
Education Bursary Fund Variable
R7 500 1 year, renewable.
1 year, renewable, 4 years max. Forms are available from Executive
The Connexional Bursary Secretary, Secretary by request: E-mail:
Methodist Church of SA, P O Box cknj@djc.co.za
75476, Bedfordview, 2407. Tel: 031 335 4425
30 September 30 November
Only students whose parents are All faculties
members of the Methodist Church of SA citizens of Jewish faith.
All years
SACTWU Bursary
Degrees: 50% of tuition fee (Max. R12
000), Diploma/Certificates: 50% of
tuition fee (Max. R2200).
1 year, renewable.
Applications available from local
SACTWU Offices or shop stewards
Website: www.sactwu.org.za
28 February
SA citizens only. Only for applicants
whose parents are members of
SACTWU or members themselves.
All years
S A Ort Bursary Trust
Variable, R12 000 max.
1 year, renewable.
The SA Ort Bursary Trust, P O Box
95090, Grant Park, 2051.
31 December
All faculties
Jewish students only. Proof of financial
need. This is a loan and repayable
interest free. All years.
Stiglingh Memorial Bursary
R3 000 max
1 year, renewable.
Application forms available from:
www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/undergrad
uate/noticeboard
15 February
Science and Medicine
SA citizens only. Applicants must follow
undergraduate or postgraduate studies
part-time or full-time in the Natural
Sciences or Medicine, or be involved in
research on Natural Sciences or
Medicine at a recognised South African
University or abroad. After successful
completion of the first year of study or
research project, applicants may apply
for a bursary. Preference will be given
to members of
the PSA and their dependant children
who have been members for at least 12
months.
2nd year onwards.
Student Financial Assistance Fund
N$5 300 –N$36 300-Loan
1 year, renewable 6 years max.
Phillip Namwandi,
pnamwandi@mec.gov.na
The Ministry of Education,
NSFAF Sub-Division,
Private Bag 13186,
Windhoek 9000.
Tel: 09264 61 270 6167
Fax: 09264 61 270 6122
31 October
All fields of study.
Namibian citizens only. Must arrange to
repay total amount at half the current
commercial interest rate.
All years
Studietrust Access Bursary
R10 000
1 year (renewable)
Online application:
www.studytrust.org.za
Or request an application form by mail,
e-mail or sms:
The National Director, Studietrust, PO
Box 29192, Melville 2109
Email: apply@studytrust.org.za
Sms: sms the word study, name,
surname, postal address and postal
code
to 31022
Contact: Mr Molepo Maifo
E-mail: apply@studytrust.org.za
Tel: 011 726 5604
Fax: 086 535 5604
Closing date for online applications: 30
September
Closing date for requesting application
forms: 31 August
All faculties
Subject Areas: Agriculture, Art, the
Built Environment, Drama, Education,
Health Sciences, Law, Media Studies,
Politics, Psychology, Social Science,
Social Work.
Grade 12 with degree endorsement,
proven financial need. All years. South
African citizens and full time students
only.
The Tilly Stapper Trust
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Application forms available from:
www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/undergrad
uate/noticeboard
15 December
Teaching and Medicine
SA citizens only. African and Coloured
South Africans whose parents reside in
the Western Cape. All years.
Van Ewijck Foundation Study Grant
Variable
1 year, renewable.
The Secretary, Van Ewijck Foundation,
P O Box 1658, Cape Town 8000.
www.ewijckfoundation.co.za
31 October
Candidates must be of Dutch extraction,
or must have a field of study related to
the Netherlands. Proven financial need.
2nd year onwards
Vodacom Bursary
R50 000.00
1 year, renewable
Contact: Career Wise (Pty) Ltd. P.O.
Box 30632, Braamfontein, 2017 or
www.careerwise.co.za
Tel.: 011 484 7505
15 June 2010
Engineering: Electronic; Electrical
(L.C)
Science: Computer Science;
Information Technology
South African citizens only. Year for
year service contract on completion of
studies. Vacation work NOT
compulsory. Only 3rd year students
qualify for vacation work.
Volkswagen Community Trust
R11 000
1 year, renewable for duration of
studies.
Megan Rudlin, VW Community
Relations, P O Box 80, Uitenhage 6230.
Tel.: 041 994-4933
Fax: 041 994-5587
31 July
Engineering, Commerce, Science and
Business Studies
Only for the residents of the Nelson
Mandela Metropolitan Municipality in
the Eastern Cape and areas around
Roodekop in Leondale (i.e. Kathorus,
Vosloorus, Albertan, Katlehong, etc) in
the Gauteng Province.
COMMERCE
Auditor-General Bursary
Tuition + Residence + R5000 Book
Allowance.
4 years, renewable subject to
satisfactory academic performance.
www.agsa.co.za/careers/bursaries or
tel no. 012 426-8227 to request form
Applications open on 1 August and
close on 15 September 2010.
Discipline: BCom/BBusSci (Leading
to CA(SA) qualification) -
Accounting/Auditing.
Bursaries offered have a service
condition. SA Citizens only.
All years.
Coronation - Studietrust Bursary
R80 000
1 year (Renewable)
Contact: The National Director,
Studietrust, P.O. Box 29192,
Melville, 2109.
E-mail: apply@studytrust.org.za
Closing Date for requesting of
application forms: 31 August
Closing Date for online applications:
30 September
B Com/B Bus Sc/B Sc (Maths/Stats)
Accounts/Economics/Finance/Invest
ment Management/Statistics
South African citizens only, only fulltime
students from previously
disadvantaged background. Possible
service contract on completion of
studies. Stipulations: At least 60% in
Grade 12 Mathematics & English.
Preference for current Grade 12
candidates with proven financial need
from Southern, Western or Northern
Cape. All Years.
Deloitte Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Galiema Petersen Tel: 021 427 5300,
Fax: 021 413 2119,
gpetersen@deloitte.co.za
Online Applications only:
www.deloitte.com/za - click on
careers
30 September
BCom/BBusSc: Leading to (CA) SA
qualification.
SA and Namibian citizens only.
Successful candidates are required to
complete a 3 year training contract
with the organisation. All years.
Ernst & Young Bursaries
Variable
1 year renewable for the duration of
studies.
Contact the HR Representatives in
either Cape Town, Durban or
Johannesburg offices
Carol van Blerck Tel: 021 443 0292,
E-mail: carol.vanblerck@za.ey.com,
Fax: 021 443 1292
30 September BCom/BBusSc
with subjects including
accounting and related subjects.
3 year training contract
KPMG Bursary
R7 500 - R60 000p.a.
1 year, renewable subject to academic
performance.
Apply online - www.kpmg.co.za or
www.joinkpmg.co.za SMS the word
"Apply" to 31276
Accountancy (CA Stream)
SA citizens only. Academic merit and
financial need. Compulsory vacation
employment 2 weeks per annum.
Year-for-year service contract, three
year minimum, otherwise bursary
repayable in full.
Old Mutual Actuarial Bursary
Value - As per University costs. 4
years
Website www.oldmutual.co.za or
contact Michelle Meehan at 021 509
4861. Any students wishing to study
B.Bus.Sc Actuarial Science from first
year can apply.
15 July
Terms and conditions apply
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Contact: Candice Booysen
candice.booysen@za.pwc.com
Human Resource Department,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, P O Box
2799, Cape Town 8000.
31 July
BCom or BBus Sc leading to CA
(SA) qualification.
SA citizens only.
Traineeship contract to be entered
into after completion of Post
Graduate Diploma in Accounting.
Shoprite Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable
Contact: Annelle Crous:
acrous@shoprite.co.za
Tel: 021 980 4309
Fax: 021 980 6712
30 November
Commerce: Accounting (CA option)
Year for year service contract.
Studietrust - Commerce Bursary
R35 000
1 year, renewable duration.
Online application:
www.studytrust.org.za
Or request an application form by
mail, e-mail or sms:
The National Director, Studietrust,
PO Box 29192, Melville 2109
Email: apply@studytrust.org.za
Sms: sms the word study, name,
surname, postal address and postal
code to 31022
Contact: Mr Joe Mcira
Email: apply@studytrust.org.za
Tel: 011 726 5604
Fax: 086 560 5604
Closing date for online applications:
30 September
Closing date for requesting
application forms: 31 August
Degree Requirements: BCom,
BBusSci
Subject Areas: All commerce and
business science subjects
SA citizens only, full time students
only. At least 60% in Grade 12
Mathematics & English. Proven
financial need. All years.
Thuthuka Bursary Fund
Variable, 1 year Renewable.
Thuthuka Bursary Fund,
P O Box 59875, Kengray, 2100.
Contact: Nthato Selebi
Email:nthatos@saica.co.za
Tel: 08610 SAICA (72422)
30 June
BCom: Leading towards CA (SA)
qualification.
SA citizens only. Disadvantaged
background.
Year-for-year service contract.
Compulsory vacation training from
2nd year onwards. Compulsory
community service.
All years.
ENGINEERING & THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
AND SCIENCE
Anglo Base Metals (Namibia) –
Skorpion Mine Vocational
Bursaries
Tuition + Residence + Allowance
1 year, renewable.
Career Wise (Pty) Ltd, P O Box
30632, Braamfontein 2017.
www.careerwise.co.za.
Tel: 011 484 7505
15 June
Engineering:(Chem/Elec(HC)/Met/
Mech), Science: (Geology)
Namibian citizens/permanent
residents only. Year for year service
contract. Compulsory vacation
training every December. All years.
Anglo Base Metals Vocational
Bursaries
Tuition + Residence + Allowance
1 year, renewable
Career Wise (Pty) Ltd, P O Box
30632, Braamfontein, 2017.
Tel: 011 484 7505
www.careerwise.co.za
15 June
Engineering: (Chem/Elec(HC)/Met/
Mech), Science: (Geology)
Preference is given to candidates who
reside in the Upington, Aggeneys;
Springbok, Pofadder; Kakamas and
Keimoes regions. Year for year
service contract. Compulsory
vacation training every December.
All years.
Arup Bursary
Tuition costs + R5800 book
allowance
1 year, renewable, subject to
satisfactory academic progress.
Email Charlene Dhanee on
charlene.dhanee@arup.com notifying
of intent to apply for the award
Tel: 011-303 2500
Fax: 011-303 2501
30 September
Engineering: (Civil)
South African citizens. Outstanding
academic achievement and leadership
potential. Suitability as future entrant
to firm's ECSA approved Graduate
Training Programme which could
include a period in oversees Arup
offices. Applicants must have an
interest and aptitude for a career in
Arup - visit our website at
www.arup.com to find out more
about Arup. Year-for-year service
contract. Compulsory experiential
training provided. 2nd year onwards.
Aurecon South Africa Bursary
R60 000,
Forward CV’s to Belinda Cloete /
Fredah Nkuna
Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Bursaries, P O Box 905, Pretoria,
0001
Contact: Mrs Belinda Cloete
Tel: 012 427 2818
Fax: 012 427 2144
Fax to email: 086 600 9829
Contact: Mrs Fredah Nkuna
Tel: 012 427 2186
Fax: 012 427 2144
Fax to email: 086 605 3107
For more information call 012 427
2818/2186
Email:
bursaries@af.aurecongroup.com
Closing date 31 July
SA citizens only
Engineering: Civil only
Service contract on completion of
studies. Vacation training for bursary
students. All years of study.
Basil Read Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Request an application form from
Jacinda Fourie by fax, phone or email,
after February 2010.
Tel: 011 418 6365
Fax: 011 418 6517/6419
E-mail: jfourie@basilread.co.za
31 July
Engineering: Civil and Building
Industry related fields
SA citizens only. Year-for-year
service contract. Preference will be
given to 2nd, 3rd and final year
students.
Bergstan South Africa Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable
Contact the Human Resources
Department: Bergstan South Africa
P O Box 4733, Cape Town 8001
Tel.: 021 487 4900
Email: hr@bergstan.co.za
31 August
Engineering: (Civil)
SA citizens only. Interest and
aptitude in Maths & Science.
Year-for-year service contract.
Compulsory vacation training.
Preference will be given to applicants
from previously disadvantaged
communities.
All years
BKS (Pty) Ltd Group Bursary
Fund
Variable. 1 year, renewable duration
of degree
Contact Mrs Lorraine Dreyer on
lorrainedr@bks.co.za
Tel: 012 421 3798
30 June
Engineering: (Civil)
SA citizens only. Academic merit.
Year-for-year service contract.
Vacation training. All years.
CETA Bursary
R45 000
1 year, renewable.
Download applications from CETA
website www.ceta.org.za or request a
bursary form in writing from:
CETA Bursary Administrators,
P O Box 644, Bedfordview, 2008.
Application forms available from July
onwards
Contact: CETA Bursary Unit
Tel: 011 265 5900
30 October
Civil engineering, geometrics,
architecture, surveying, town &
regional planning, construction
management.
SA citizens only. Preference will be
given to students who are studying
towards a qualification identified as a
scarce skill: civil engineer, quantity
surveying and construction
management. Students in financial
need with a 60% average aggregate.
Bursary excludes private
accommodation, meal expenses, and
extra-curricular activities.
Concrete Units Bursary Scheme
Tuition, residence fees (where
required), book allowance, vac work.
4 years, renewable annually
Request application form from:
Christopher Davis:
cdavis@concreteunits.co.za
Tel: 021 386 1923
Fax: 021 386 2514
31 August
Engineering: Civil, Mechanical
Must be a SA citizen. Preference
given to those who were
disadvantaged by apartheid. Only
available to students studying at
UCT. Applicants should not be in
receipt of any other bursary.
Renewable annually depending on
satisfactory results. Year-for-year
service contract.
Eskom Bursary
Registration, tuition, residence and an
allowance
1 year, renewable
Applications must be done online at
www.eskom.co.za
31 July
SA citizens only. Engineering:
Elec/Mech. - all Engineering facilities
(list on website)
Year for year service contract.
Compulsory vacation training.
All years of study.
Fred Bousfield Moss Blundell
Memorial Scholarships
R8 000
1 year, renewable.
C J Geekie, P O Box 158,
Pretoria 0001.
Fax: 012 326 6390
31 December
Science: (Bot/Zoo)
Preference given to students pursuing
a career in nature conservation in
South Africa and who are financially
deserving. Results must be given at
regular intervals or copies of thesis
must be furnished on completion of
studies. Compliance with all
conditions as set out in application
brochure.
Grinaker - LTA Building Cape
Bursary Scheme
Registration+Tuition + Books+
Vacation Work
1 year, renewable duration, subject to
academic progress.
Contact The HR Officer at the
Bursaries Office, Grinaker-LTA
Building Cape, P.O. Box 3
Rondebosch, 7701
Fax: 0866758087
Tel: 021 7031040
31 July
Construction:(Construction
Studies/QS/Building and Civil
Industry related fields)
Preference SA citizens. Must be
interested in construction work. Yearfor-
year service contract. Compulsory
vacation training 8 weeks per annum.
2nd year onwards.
Grinaker - LTA Bursary Scheme
Tuition + Residence + Book
Allowance
1 year, renewable duration, subject to
academic progress.
Contact the Training Officer,
Bursaries Office
Tel: 011 923 5000
Grinaker-LTA, Private Bag X030,
Kempton Park 1620.
31 July
Engineering: (Civil/QS/Survey)
Only SA citizens. Must be interested
in construction work. Year-for-year
service contract. All years.
Hatch Engineering Bursary
Full cost and R25 000 grants
4 years
Apply at www.gradx.net
See UCT Career Portal for
application details
www.uct.ac.za/careerportal
31 August
Engineering: Civil, Mech, Chem,
Elec, Construction and quantity
surveying
Applicant must be in financial need
and prove academic excellence.
Work-back period is year for year
after successful completion of the
degree.
Jones & Wagener Bursary
± R60 000
4 years max.
Application forms can be obtained
from:
The Bursary Administrator at the
Jones & Wagener Consulting Civil
Engineers, PO Box 1434, Rivonia,
2128 or by email to
bursaries@jaws.co.za or from our
website www.jaws.co.za.
31 July
Engineering: BEng (Civil), MEng
(Civil), BSc (Civil Eng), MSc (Civil
Eng), BEng (Engineering Geology),
MEng (Engineering geology).
BEng (Engineering geology), MEng
(Engineering geology). Students
studying with Jones & Wagener
bursaries will be required to do six
weeks paid vacation work at our
offices in Rivonia during the July
and/or December recess. After
completion of their studies bursary
students will be required to work for
Jones & Wagener for a period equal
to the tenure of the bursary.
Masakh’ iSizwe Bursary
R60,000, Tuition Fees, Prescribed
Books,
Materials, accommodation and meals(or
transport cost) during the term.
Duration of Degree
Contact our office: 021 483 5851 or from
our
website:
www.capegateway.gov.za/masakh
Bursary Assistant
Tel: 021 483 5851
Email masakhisizwe@pgwc.gov.za
23 October
Engineering/Built Enironment: Civil
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Quantity
Surveying,
Architecture, Construction Management,
Town and Regional Planning, Property
Studies, Transport Economics,
Geomatics.
Preference will be given to: Financially
disadvantaged learners, women and
residents
of rural areas.
Metropolitan Actuarial Bursaries
Full Bursary
1 year, renewable, 4 years max.
Request application form by writing
to:
Luan McArthur-Grill, Actuarial
Human Resources,
P. O. Box 2212, Bellville, 7535
or download from
www.metropolitan.co.za
For queries contact:
Luan McArthur-Grill: lmcarthurgrill@
metropolitan.co.za
Tel: 021 940 6235
31 May
BBusSc: (Actuarial)
SA citizens only. Applicants must
obtain at least 85% for Maths on a
Level 7 and at least 80% in any two
other subjects such as Accounting or
Physical Science.
Mondi Business Paper Bursary
Full tuition, accommodation, meals &
book allowances
Funding available for the number of
years it takes to complete the degree
(with conditions)
Send Motivating letter, short CV,
Certified copy of ID, Certified copy
of academic record to:
Bongiwe.zinyanga@mondibp.com
OR kerry.davies@mondibp.com
31 October
BSc Engineering: Chemical,
Mechanical & Electrical
Previously disadvantaged students are
given preference. Must have a
“clean” academic record.
Murray and Roberts Bursary
Scheme
Tuition + Residence + Meals + Books
3 years, renewable, subject to
academic progress. All applications
are done online at:
www.careers.murrob.com
Application process will be open
from 1 June -31 August. Contact
Client Services for more
information/queries on 011 456 1144/
clientservice@murrob.com /
bursary@murrob.com
We offer bursaries and a Graduate
Development Programme for students
in the following disciplines:
Engineering (Civil, Electrical,
Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical,
Mining) Building / Construction
Management and Quantity Surveying.
SA citizens only. Year for year
service contract. Vacation training
where applicable. Surety required if
applicant is a minor. Preference will
be given to 2nd years and onwards.
Ninham Shand Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable, 4 - 5 years max.
Mrs Zahedah Joseph,
PO Box 1347, Cape Town, 8000
Tel: 021 481 2589
Fax: 021 481 2418
31 August
Civil Engineering
Must have at least a C symbol or
higher in Maths & Science (HG) and
above average marks in English
language.
SA citizens only.
Petroleum Training and Education
Fund Bursaries
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Administrator, Private Bag 13196,
Windhoek, Namibia, 9000 or
Website: www.petrofund.org
(http://www.petrofund.org/ )
30 September
Courses related to: Engineering,
Geology, Education (Maths and
Science), Namibian citizens only.
Considered on academic merit and
proven financial need. Students must
work in Namibia. Full time students
only. All years of study.
Professionals-In-Training
Programme
Variable
4 years
Submit your CV and academic results
via the company website:
www.exxaro.com
Apply from 1 March to 31 March
Engineering: metallurgy, mechanical,
electrical, civil, mining, geology
(strictly 4 year degrees)
Bursary awarded subject to academic
performance.
Public Service Bursary
R25 000 max.
1 year, renewable, 4 years max.
Contact the Career Development
Component, Department of
Transport, Private Bag 9043,
Pietermaritzburg 3200.
Ms B Reddy, E-mail:
brenda.reddy@kzntransport.gov.za
Tel: 033 3558828
Fax: 033 355 8772.
31 December
Engineering: (Civil/Mech)
SA citizens only. Preferably Kwa-
Zulu Natal residents. Preference
given to applicants who have
completed their first year
successfully. Year-for-year service
contract. Practical training available
during vacation.
2nd year onwards
Rio Tinto Scholarship/Bursary
Full Cover of Fees
1-4 years
Carol Hondonga
carol.hondonga@riotinto.com
Tel: 011 911 9968
Fax: 086 575 1455
30 September
Engineering:(Electrical, Mining,
Mechanical, Chemical,
Instrumentation), Geology, Finance,
Accounting, Human Resources,
Health and Safety, Environment.
Good academic record and matric
pass.
Roshcon Bursary
Registration, tuition, and residence
fees
2-3 years
Application can be downloaded from
the website: www.roshcon.co.za or
from
Debbie Knudsen:
dknudsen@roshcon.co.za
Tel: 011 621 3015
Tel: 011 621 3015
Fax: 086 553 6832
30 September
Engineering: Civil
Applicants must have successfully
completed a first year of study at
university.
Successful applicants will be required
to work for Roshcon for at least 3
years upon qualifying.
Sappi Bursary
Tuition and book allowance
1 year, renewable.
Training Department, Sappi
Management Services,
P O Box 31560, Braamfontein 2017.
Magriet Papenfus:
magriet.papenfus@sappi.com
Tel: 012 844 9418
Fax: 0866 730 787
31 August
Engineering: BSc.(Chem/Elec/Mech)
Applicants who wish to apply for a
Sappi Bursary should send their CV's
and results to
magriet.Papenfus@sappi.com or fax
to 0866 730 787
Sasol Bursary
Approx. R65000
4 years max Apply online at
www.sasolbursaries.com or bursaries
helpline 0860 106 235
Contact: Londiwe Zulu Email:
graduateservices.sasolcorporate@sas
ol.com
5 March
BSc Eng (Chemical, Mechanical,
Electrical, Civil, Industrial,
Mechatronics, Mining), BSc
(Chemistry, Geology, Metallurgy),
BCom (Accounting, Law, Logistics,
Economics, Informatics), BBusSci
(CA Stream)
Work back obligation of one year for
each year of sponsorship up to a
maximum of 4 years.
Sentech Educational Fund
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Administrator, Sentech Educational
Fund, Sentech (Pty) Ltd,
Private Bag X06, Honeydew 2040.
Email: trainsec@sentech.co.za
www.sentech.co.za
31 July
Engineering, Computer Science,
Electronics, Computer Engineering,
Telecommunications Law
SA citizens only. Detailed CV's with
copies of recent academic
achievements, including proof of
admission to be supplied on
application. 2nd year onwards.
The South African Institution of
Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Student Merit
Award
Variable
1 year.
The Bursary Office, SAIMechE,
P O Box 511, Bruma 2026.
30 September
Engineering: (Mechanical)
SA citizens only. Preference to 1st
year of study.
Steel Construction Industry
Bursary
R33 000 + R8 000 Bonus for 65% +
Average.
3 years max. tenure.
Application forms can be downloaded
from our web site www.saisc.co.za
Send completed applications to
SAISC, P O Box 291724,
Melville 2109
For more info, contact The bursary
co-ordinator at: info @saisc.co.za
31 August
Engineering: (Civil)
SA citizens only who have completed
one year of study . Year-for-year
service contract. Minimum 2 years
service after completion of degree.
Compulsory vacation training. 2nd to
4th years.
Studietrust - Engineering Bursary
R30 000 - R80 000
1 year, renewable
Online application:
www.studietrust.org.za
Or request an application form by
mail, e-mail or sms:
The National Director, Studietrust,
PO Box 29192, Melville 2109
Email: apply@studytrust.org.za
Sms: sms the word study, name,
surname, postal address and postal
code to 31022
Contact: Mr Joe Mcira
EMail: apply@studytrust.org.za
Tel: 011 726 5604
Fax: 086 560 5604
South African Citizens only, full time
students only. At least 60% in Grade
12 Mathematics & English. Proven
financial need. Preference for rural
candidates."
Closing date for online applications:
30 September
Closing date for requesting
application forms: 31 August
Degree Requirements: BSc (Eng)
Subject Areas: All Engineering
programmes, with a preference for
Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering.
South African Citizens only, full time
students only. At least 60% in Grade
12 Mathematics, Science & English.
Proven financial need. All years
Studietrust Science Bursary
R30 000 – R60 000
1 year, renewable)
Online application:
www.studytrust.org.za
Or request an application form by
mail, e-mail or sms:
The National Director, Studietrust,
PO Box 29192, Melville 2109
Email: apply@studytrust.org.za
Sms: sms the word study, name,
surname, postal address and postal
code to 31022
Contact: Mr Joe Mcira
E-mail: apply@studytrust.org.za
Tel: 011 726 5604
Fax: 086 560 5604
Closing date for online applications:
30 September
Closing date for requesting
application forms: 31 August
Degree Requirements: BSc
Subject Areas: All programmes
South African Citizens only, full time
students only. At least 60% in Grade
12 Mathematics, Science & English.
Proven financial need. All years.
Transnet Bursary
Tuition + Residence + Meals + Fixed
book allowance.
PC allowance from 2nd year of study
+ vocation training from 2nd year of
study
1 year, renewable.
Transnet's website address to
download an application form
(www.transnet.net) (About us -
Careers - Bursaries)
31 July
Engineering:(Civil, Electrical(HC),
Electronic/Electro-Mech, Industrial
and Mechanical).
SA citizens only. Year-for-year
service contract. Vocational training
from 2nd year only.
Minimum requirement of a 5 for
Maths and Science applicable to
Grade 12 scholars (Maths literacy
exclude)
Must not be in possession of
Financial Assistance or bursary from
other institutions
UWP Consulting Bursaries
Varied depending on candidates
circumstances
Awarded on an annual basis
Contact Nicole Levin
Tel: 011 709 8420
Email: nicole@uwp.co.za
30 November
Engineering: Civil Engineering The
bursary offered by UWP is on the
basis of a short term loan, which will
be fully discharged if the following
conditions have been complied with:
1. The Student has worked for the
company on a full term basis for the
bursary contract period after expiry
of the study period
2. All subjects or courses enrolled for
during the study period have been
completed successfully before expiry
of the bursary contract period.
WSP Group (Pty) Ltd
R25 000
1 year, renewable, subject to
academic progress.
Sue Eddey, WSP, PA Managing
Director, P O Box 98867,
Sloane Park 2152.
30 September
Engineering: Elec/Mech
SA citizens only. Bursary awarded
on academic merit. Students must
submit June or prelim results. Year
for year service contract.
Compulsory vacation training.
Students in matric can apply after
prelim results obtained. If already
studying June results must be
submitted.
HEALTH SCIENCES
Aadil Moerat Bursary Fund
R6000
1 year renewable
Bursary Secretary, South Peninsula
High
School, Old Kendal Road, Diep River,
7800
Or contact The Bursary Secretary:
carinmatz@gmail.com
Tel: 021 7129318
Fax: 021 7150191
15 December
Medical Health Sciences
SA citizens only. Residing in Western
Cape. All years.
D R Mc Intosh Trust
1 year, renewable duration.
Students to address Natalie Sissing:
The
Trustees, D R Mc Intosh Trust, P O Box
86, Cape Town 8000 or email
Natalies@boe.co.za
15 December
Medicine or any related discipline SA
citizens only. Must be of British
descent. Preference given to physically
disabled males. Must be prepared to
engage in at least ten years research
after
qualifying. All years. (Students must be
prepared to pay back bursary with 10%
interest p/a, should they choose not to
do
research within 10 years of completion
of
degree)
Jeanette Goldman Bursary
Variable
1 year, renewable duration. Students
to address The Trustees, Jeanette
Goldman Trust, P O Box 86 , Cape
Town 8000 or email
Natalies@boe.co.za
31 December
Physiotherapy at UCT only. Preference
is
given to Post-graduates.
SA citizens only.
All years.
HUMANITIES
Chief Rabbi Israel Abrahams
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Variable.
1 year, renewable.
Contact Lynette Langman via email or
telephone requesting an application
form.
E-mail: lynette@gardensshul.co.za
Tel: 021 465 1405
Executive Director 88 Hatfield Street,
Gardens, Cape Town 8001
15 January
Courses which will enable a student to
qualify as a Minister of Jewish
Traditional Faith or as a Teacher of
Hebrew and Jewish Traditional Religion.
South African Jewish students. All
years.
Kaplan Centre Award in Jewish
Education
Variable
1 year, renewable.
The Director, Kaplan Centre for Jewish
Studies, UCT, Private Bag, Rondebosch
7701.
31 January
For prospective teachers of Jewish
and/or
Hebraic studies. All years.
Mavis Wakeford Bursary
up to R4 000
1 year, 4 years max. tenure.
The Secretary, R.O.G.U., PO Box
19058,
Wynberg, 7824.
01 October
Education
Must be a past pupil of Rustenburg High
School for Girls. All years.
Overseas Scholarships for
Composers
R160 000 towards overseas tuition &
R10 000 towards travel
2 years max.
Apply to: The Manager, SAMRO
Endowment for the National Arts,
P O Box 31609, Braamfontein, 2017;
E-mail: sena@samro.org.za
Website: www.samro.org.za
Contact: Anriette Chorn
E-mail: anriette.chorn@samro.org.za
Tel: 011 712 8306
Fax: 011 403 1934
30 April
Degree: Humanities (Music)
These two Scholarships (one for
western
art music and one for jazz/@popular@
music) are for advanced study abroad at
postgraduate level. Only for applicants
who have already obtained a degree or
equivalent diploma in music, or who are
in their final year of such degree or
equivalent diploma. Application forms
available February 2010 and awarded in
August 2010
SAMRO Music Bursaries for
Composition Study
R9 000 towards tuition
1 year max
SAMRO Music Bursaries for
Composition Study
The Manager, SAMRO Endowment for
the National Arts, P O Box 31609,
Braamfontein, 2017;
E-mail: sena@samro.org.za;
Website: www.sena.org.za
Contact: Kgomotso Makhene
E-mail: sena@samro.org.za
Tel: 011 712 8307
Fax: 011 403 1934
1 March
Degree: Humanities (Music)
Music: For the study of composition as
major subject in either the western
art/choral or jazz/popular music genres.
Monetary awards may only be used for
payment of academic fees. These are
offered exclusively for citizens of South
Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and
Swaziland who are registered at a South
African University. Students majoring in
music composition in their (i) 3rd, 4th
and Honours years (ii) post-graduate
students at Masters and Doctoral level.
SAMRO Music Bursaries for General
Music Study (Western Art, Jazz/
Popular and African Indigenous
Music)
R9 000 towards tuition
1 year max.
Apply to: SAMRO Music Bursaries for
General Music Study (Western Art,
Jazz/
Popular and African Indigenous Music)
The Manager, SAMRO Endowment for
the National Arts, P O Box 31609,
Braamfontein, 2017; E-mail:
sena@samro.org.za;
Website: www.sena.org.za
Contact: Kgomotso Makhene
E-mail: sena@samro.org.za
Tel: 011 712 8307
Fax: 011 403 1934
1 March
Degree: Humanities (Music)
For the study of General Music Study
(Western Art, Jazz/ Popular and African
Indigenous Music). SA bursaries are
open to citizens of South Africa,
Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland who
are registered at a South African
University.
1st and 2nd years only
SAMRO Music Bursaries for
Indigenous African Music & Research
R9 000 towards tuition
1 year max.
Apply to: SAMRO Music Bursaries for
Indigenous African Music & Research
The Manager, SAMRO Endowment for
the National Arts, P O Box 31609,
Braamfontein, 2017;
E-mail: sena@samro.org.za
Website: www.sena.org.za
Contact: Kgomotso Makhene
E-mail: sena@samro.org.za
Tel: 011 712 8307
Fax: 011 403 1934
1 March
Degree: Humanities (Music Research)
Conditions: The Bursaries are for
postgraduate students doing research
work in indigenous African music and
are open to citizens of all the countries
within SAMRO’s territory of operation:
South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and
Swaziland who are registered at a South
African University.
SAMRO Music Bursaries for Music
Education /Music Technology with
the
specific aim of teaching music
technology at schools
R9 000 towards tuition
1 year max.
SAMRO Music Bursaries for Music
Education / Music Technology with the
specific aim of teaching music
technology at schools
Apply to: The Music Education Officer,
SAMRO Endowment for the National
Arts, P O Box 31609, Braamfontein,
2017; E-mail: sena@samro.org.za;
Website: www.sena.org.za
Contact: Kgomotso Makhene
E-mail: sena@samro.org.za
Tel: 011 712 8307
Fax: 011 403 1934
1 March
Degree: Humanities (Music)
For the study of Music Bursaries for
Music Education / Music Technology
with the specific aim of teaching music
technology at schools. SA bursaries are
open to citizens of South Africa,
Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland who
are registered at a South African
University. 3rd and 4th years only.
Sanlam Trust
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Request Application forms from Sanlam
Trust, P O Box 1260, Sanlamhof 7532.
30 September
English Studies
SA citizens only. Value of all awards
held may not exceed R22 000. Full-time,
final year of study. At least half of
programme proposed must relate
directly
to English.
Woolf Harris Hebrew Scholarship
Fund
Variable
1 year, renewable.
Contact Lynette Langman via email or
telephone requesting an application
form.
E-mail: lynette@gardensshul.co.za
Tel: 021 465 1405
Executive Director
88 Hatfield Street
Gardens, Cape Town 8001
15 January
Courses which will enable a student to
qualify as a Minister of Jewish
Traditional Faith or as a Teacher of
Hebrew and Jewish Traditional Religion.
South African Jewish students. All
years.
LAW
Attorneys Fidelity Fund Bursary
Variable
Maximum period of two years.
Download an application form
from:www.fidfund.co.za or request a
form
from Liesel Decker: liesel@fidfund.co.za
Tel: 021 424 5351
Fax: 021 423 4819
The closing date for applications is
15 August
Law: LLB
Bursaries are only awarded to 3rd and
4th
year LLB students. Applicants must
show
financial need and academic
performance.
Bowman Gilfillan Inc. Bursary
Variable
1 year renewable, subject to continuing
achievement.
Apply online at
www.bowman.co.za/careers/bursary
PO Box 248, Cape Town, 8000.
Contact Person: Susan Husk
Email: s.husk@bowman.co.za;
Tel: 021 480 7896
Fax: 021 480 7960
30 April
Law (LLB/BCom LLB)
Only applicants from previously
disadvantaged backgrounds will be
considered. Applicants will be
considered
on the basis of academic merit or
proven
financial need. SA citizens/permanent
residents only

Professional Examinations Bursary

R12 000
1 year, renewable.
Contact person: Justice Shalang,
E-mail: justice@hesa.org.za
Tel: 012 481 2911
Fax: 012 481 2791
Download application form from
www.hesa.org.za and send to:
HESA PO Box 27392, Sunnyside 0132,
31 January
Law
Students registered at any South African
university for law courses / first degree
studies in law (including Public Service
Law Exam, Attorneys Admission Exam,
BProc/BLuris, excluding the current
postgrad LLB).