Your Complete Guide to Funding Technical, Vocational & Artisan Training
Technical and vocational careers form the backbone of South Africa’s economy, and funding for these paths is growing rapidly. If you’re seeking
bursaries open for 2027 applications in skilled trades, this page connects you with opportunities that value practical ability alongside academic potential. From electrical engineering to plumbing, welding to hospitality, TVET qualifications lead to in-demand, well-paying careers.
We’ve gathered verified
Bursaries South Africa 2027 specifically for TVET colleges and artisan training programmes. You’ll find SETA-funded opportunities covering tuition, tools, and stipends; NSFAS TVET bursaries for students from households earning below R350,000; company-sponsored apprenticeships with guaranteed employment; and government department awards for infrastructure-related trades. Each listing details the qualification path, from N-level certificates through to trade test preparation.
We explain what funders look for: practical aptitude, N2/N3 foundational results, and genuine interest in hands-on work. You’ll find guidance on documenting relevant experience—whether from school projects, hobbies, or part-time work—and understanding the full journey to qualified artisan registration.
Whether you’re targeting a specific trade or exploring options across engineering, construction, automotive, or hospitality fields, the right funding exists. Explore every TVET and artisan opportunity at
Bursaries South Africa 2027
and build a career that South Africa genuinely needs.
The City of Ekurhuleni Community Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen and permanent resident of the City of Ekurhuleni (Gauteng), between 18 and 35 years of age, have completed Grade 12, have secured an acceptance letter or proof of registration for the 2027 academic year, and have … Read more
The Musina Mayor Bursary Fund South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen residing within the Musina Local Municipality (Wards 01–12), not an immediate family member of Councillors or officials of Musina Municipality, with parents who are unemployed, and you are in Grade 12 in 2026 or have … Read more
The Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen residing within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality in the Northern Cape, between the ages of 17 and 35, currently in Grade 12 or registered at an accredited South African Public Tertiary Institution in your 1st, 2nd, or … Read more
The MQA Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen currently in Matric or having completed Matric, studying or intending to study towards an undergraduate qualification, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the … Read more
The Kouga Wind Farm Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen currently in Matric or having completed Matric, with a total household income of NOT more than R350,000 per annum, and you are registered or provisionally accepted to study towards an Undergraduate Degree, Diploma, Certificate, or … Read more
The Thembisile Hani Local Municipality Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen residing within Thembisile Hani Local Municipality in Mpumalanga province, from a historically disadvantaged community, currently in Matric or having completed Matric, with proven financial need, and a minimum overall average of 60% in your most recent … Read more
The Siza Water Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen aged 21 or younger, from the Siza Water concession area in KwaZulu-Natal, currently in Matric or having completed Matric, with a minimum overall average of 65% for your studies in the 2026 academic year and financial … Read more
The South Deep Education Trust Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen from a low-income household with a total annual household income of R350,000 or less, residing in the South Deep Mine’s host and labour-sending areas, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we … Read more
The Emalahleni Municipality External Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen residing within Emalahleni Local Municipality, between the ages of 18 and 35, from a household demonstrating proven financial need, and intending to pursue full-time undergraduate studies, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, … Read more
The Silulumanzi Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen currently in Matric or having completed Matric with a Bachelors pass and a minimum of Level 6 for Mathematics and Science, with a strong academic record, interested in joining the Water Industry, and studying or intending to … Read more
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