Looking for bursaries near you? We’ve made it easy to find bursaries available in each province of South Africa. Whether you’re in Gauteng or the Northern Cape, study opportunities await you.
Bursaries by Province
Here’s a breakdown of bursaries by province and what you should know about them.
1. Gauteng
Gauteng is South Africa’s economic hub. It offers various bursaries through government departments, private companies, and municipalities.
Some popular funders include:
- The City of Johannesburg and the City of Tshwane
- Gauteng Department of Education
- Big corporates like MTN, Sasol, and Eskom
These bursaries usually cover tuition, accommodation, books, and sometimes a monthly allowance.
2. Western Cape
The Western Cape is home to top universities like UCT and Stellenbosch. The province supports many students through bursary programs from the Western Cape Government, the City of Cape Town, and local companies.
Students studying engineering, health and teaching often find good funding opportunities here.
3. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)
KZN offers a potent mix of provincial government, municipalities, and private sector bursaries.
Key funders:
- eThekwini Municipality
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Toyota South Africa, headquartered in Durban
Rural development bursaries also focus on uplifting underprivileged youth in the province.
4. Eastern Cape
This province focuses on empowering disadvantaged communities through education. Bursaries here often come from the Eastern Cape Department of Education, municipalities, and NGOs.
Sectors like teaching, nursing, and agriculture receive strong support, and universities like Walter Sisulu University and Rhodes University partner with funders to provide bursary opportunities.
5. Limpopo
In Limpopo, bursaries are primarily supported by the provincial government and mining companies.
Notable funders include:
- Limpopo Department of Public Works
- Palabora Mining Company
- Mogalakwena Municipality
These bursaries focus on scarce skills such as engineering, agriculture, and medicine.
6. Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga supports students through bursaries in fields the province needs, like agriculture, engineering, and teaching.
Sources of funding include:
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government
- Sasol Foundation
- Local municipalities
The province also offers full bursaries for rural students showing academic potential.
7. North West
This province has several bursary providers focused on youth development. Students can apply through the Northwest Department of Education, municipal bursary schemes, and mining companies like Anglo-American Platinum.
Areas like environmental science, civil engineering, and social work are priorities here.
8. Free State
The Free State provides bursaries mainly through the provincial government and municipal offices. There’s also strong support from local agriculture organizations and mining firms.
Students interested in teaching, medicine, and natural sciences can find solid bursary support in this province.
9. Northern Cape
Though it’s the largest province by area, Northern Cape has fewer institutions but still has strong bursary opportunities. Major sources include:
- Sol Plaatje Municipality
- Department of Roads and Public Works
- Kumba Iron Ore
There’s a focus on helping students from rural and underdeveloped areas access higher education.
How to Use This Page
Click on your province to explore bursaries available in your region. We update these listings regularly to bring you the latest funding opportunities for:
- High school graduates
- TVET college students
- University students
Apply early, and always check the requirements.
Some bursaries are province-specific, while others are national but prioritize students from specific regions.
Have your documents ready: ID, academic results, proof of residence, and motivation letter.