If you’re a South African student eager to pursue higher education but need financial assistance, you’re in luck! Numerous bursary opportunities are available for various fields, from engineering to pilot training. Below are the top six bursaries you can apply for before the upcoming deadlines to fund your studies in 2025.
1. City of Johannesburg Municipality Bursaries 2025
The City of Johannesburg is offering bursaries for a wide range of fields, including Actuarial Science, IT, Agricultural Sciences, Architecture, Legal, Emergency Services, Nursing, and more.
- Fields of Study: Actuarial Science, IT, Agricultural Sciences, International Relations, Architecture, Legal, Commerce, Marketing, Emergency Services, Engineering, Nursing, Environmental Management, and more.
- Closing Date: 04 November 2024
- Details & Apply: City of Johannesburg Municipality Bursaries
2. Metacom Foundation Bursaries 2025
The Metacom Foundation is awarding bursaries to previously disadvantaged female students in the Western Cape studying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and related fields.
- Eligibility: Previously disadvantaged female students in ICT fields in the Western Cape.
- Closing Date: 04 November 2024
- Details & Apply: Metacom Foundation Bursaries
3. Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Bursaries 2025
ATNS is offering 30 bursaries for students interested in Air Traffic Management, aiming to train future Air Traffic Services Officers, Aeronautical Information Management Officers, and Target Generating Officers.
- Positions: Air Traffic Services Officer (24 bursaries), Aeronautical Information Management Officer (4 bursaries), Target Generating Officer (2 bursaries).
- Closing Date: 08 November 2024
- Details & Apply: ATNS Bursaries
4. Monocle Foundation Bursaries 2025
Monocle Foundation is offering bursaries to previously disadvantaged black females pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in fields such as Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, and more.
- Eligibility: Previously disadvantaged black females for studies in Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Medicine, and more.
- Closing Date: 08 November 2024
- Details & Apply: Monocle Foundation Bursaries
5. Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursaries 2025
This bursary is for students residing in the Northern Cape, aimed at promoting education in scarce and critical skills fields needed in the public and private sectors.
- Eligibility: Northern Cape residents studying in fields of critical skills.
- Closing Date: 08 November 2024
- Details & Apply: Northern Cape Government Bursaries
6. South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Bursaries 2025
SACAA offers bursaries for Pilot Training, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, and Aeronautical Engineering, with specific requirements in Mathematics, Physical Science, and English.
- Fields of Study: Pilot Training (Helicopter & Fixed Wing), Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering.
- Requirements: Mathematics, Physical Science, and English (specific level requirements).
- Closing Date: 08 November 2024
- Details & Apply: SACAA Bursaries
Don’t miss these amazing opportunities to advance your education with full financial support. Make sure to apply before the deadlines to set your future in motion!