Strategic Funding Applications as the Academic Year Progresses
September offers a strategic window for students seeking
bursaries open for 2027 applications.
As the third quarter unfolds, this month provides access to mid-year institutional awards, remaining corporate allocations, and early postgraduate funding rounds. With fewer applicants competing during this period, September presents a genuine opportunity to secure financial support while others delay their search.
This page tracks every verified
Bursaries South Africa 2027 with September closing dates. You’ll find university-specific awards for current students, corporate programmes distributing remaining annual budgets, and research council funding for honours and postgraduate studies. Each listing includes clear eligibility criteria, required documentation, and exact submission deadlines.
Applying in September carries distinct advantages. Current students can showcase first-semester results as concrete proof of academic capability, while lecturers remain available for meaningful references before year-end pressures mount. We guide you through leveraging these strengths to submit compelling, well-documented applications.
Capture these third-quarter opportunities before they close. Browse every September deadline and apply with confidence through our complete directory at
Bursaries South Africa 2027.
The DSV Empowerment Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a DSV employee, a dependent of an employee, or a nominee of an employee, registered or having received provisional acceptance for a qualification at a public university, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we … Read more
The Shell Bursary 2026 for STEM Final-Year Students in South Africa is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen from a disadvantaged or underprivileged background, currently enrolled as a final-year student in 2026 studying towards a STEM field, currently having outstanding fees, and not funded by NSFAS or any other full … Read more
The Steinmüller Africa Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen originating from the Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga Province, currently studying, with an outstanding academic record, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about … Read more
The Volkswagen Group Africa Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a born South African citizen who has completed Matric with a Bachelor’s Pass and a minimum average of 70%, studying full-time towards an Undergraduate qualification in Logistics, Digital Marketing, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related fields at … Read more
The Globeleq Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a female South African citizen residing in the Western Cape, currently in Matric or having completed Matric, intending to study full-time towards a STEM-related qualification at a recognised and accredited public institution in South Africa, with proven financial need, … Read more
The Impembelelo Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen between the ages of 18 and 30, from a historically disadvantaged group, studying or intending to study full-time towards a Postgraduate degree (Honours, Masters, or Doctoral) in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Environmental Law, BCom, … Read more
The Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen or permanent resident studying full-time towards a Law qualification (BA Law, BCom Law, or LLB) at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa, with a minimum overall average of 65%, a strong academic record, … Read more
The AfriSam Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen studying or intending to study towards a Diploma in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa, with a strong academic record and a minimum overall average of 60%, this opportunity … Read more
The Eskom Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen currently in Matric or having completed Matric in 2025, or a current university student in your 1st or 2nd year, you may qualify for funding if you meet the academic and study requirements. The bursary supports students … Read more
The Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a Black South African citizen under 35 years old, unemployed, with a strong academic record of 60% or higher, a household income of less than R600,000 per year, no outstanding student debt, and not receiving any other … Read more
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