Bursaries Closing Soon: Apply Before October 26, 2026

For students in South Africa looking for financial help to continue their education, there’s still time to apply for several bursary programs. Many companies, local governments, and educational groups are offering funding for studies in fields like engineering, accounting, IT, and science. With application deadlines approaching, it’s important to check the requirements and submit your application soon.

Here are some bursaries with closing dates between October 18 and October 26, 2026.

KN Inzuzo Trust Bursaries 2027

The Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust is offering bursaries to Black female South African students for the 2027 academic year. These bursaries are for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Accounting, Financial Management, Information Systems, Logistics, Logistics Management, and Transport Economics.

To be eligible, students must be entering their second, third, or postgraduate year in 2027 and have maintained at least a 60% academic average in their last year of study. The trust looks for students with academic potential, leadership skills, and financial need. First-year students cannot apply.

The application deadline is October 18, 2026. Applications can be submitted online or by hand to The Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust, 9 Nguni Drive, Longmeadow West Business Park, Edenvale. For questions, you can email [email protected].

Tiger Brands Bursaries 2027

Tiger Brands is offering a Graduate Bursary Programme for South African university students for the 2027 academic year. This program supports students in fields related to the company’s business needs, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, Data Science, and Information Technology.

Applicants should be entering their second year of university in 2027 and have achieved at least a 65% average in their Matric exams and first-semester university results. Financial need is also a key consideration. The bursary can cover tuition, accommodation, books, and provide a monthly stipend. Selected students may also get opportunities for vacation work.

The closing date for applications is October 22, 2026. Interested students should email their required documents to [email protected] with the subject line “Tiger Brands Graduate Bursary.”

Rio Tinto / Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursaries 2027

Rio Tinto and Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) are offering bursaries to South African Matric learners who plan to start their first year of university in 2027. This program supports studies in a wide range of fields. These include various types of Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Data Science, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Safety Management, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Journalism, Media, Communication, Psychology, Criminology, and Community Development.

Applicants must be South African citizens who will finish Matric in 2026. They need to have maintained a minimum academic average of 65%, show financial need, and plan to study at a recognized university.

The application deadline is October 24, 2026. Students can apply online through the Rio Tinto website, selecting the correct link for their chosen field of study. For any questions, you can email [email protected] or [email protected].

Astron Energy Bursaries 2027

Astron Energy is providing bursaries for South African students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies for the 2027 academic year. The bursary covers fields such as Data Analytics, Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Financial Information Systems, Internal Audit, Marketing, and Risk Management.

Applicants must be South African citizens under 35 years old and have achieved at least a 70% average in their most recent full academic year. The bursary includes funding for tuition, textbooks, accommodation, meals, and monthly allowances. Recipients may also benefit from mentorship, academic support, and work-readiness training. A condition of the bursary is a work-back requirement of one year for every year of funding received.

The application deadline is October 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Applications must be submitted through the Astron Energy Bursary Application Portal. For inquiries, email [email protected].

Magalies Water Bursaries 2027

Magalies Water is offering 14 opportunities through its External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. This program aims to support students interested in careers in engineering, water management, science, and information technology. Specific fields include Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering (2 bursaries each), Water Care (2 bursaries), Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry (2 bursaries), Biotechnology/Microbiology (2 bursaries), and Information and Communication Technology (2 bursaries).

Eligible applicants must be South African citizens between 18 and 35 years old and have achieved at least a 65% average in Grade 12. The bursary supports qualifications ranging from N4-N6 to Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Bachelor’s Degree levels, depending on the chosen field.

The application deadline is October 23, 2026. Interested students should download the official application form and email it along with the required supporting documents to [email protected]. For further information, you can call 014 597 4636.

Conclusion

With several bursary applications closing by October 26, 2026, students in South Africa have a final chance to secure financial support for their tertiary education. These opportunities cover a wide range of fields, from engineering and IT to finance and health sciences. It is essential for interested students to carefully review the specific requirements for each bursary and submit their applications promptly to avoid missing out on these valuable funding options.

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