Are you a South African student looking for bursary funding for the 2026 academic year? Several respected organisations are now accepting applications – but deadlines are fast approaching. Below are four top bursaries closing by 18 August 2025 that you should not miss.
Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) Bursaries 2026
The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) invites eligible South African students to apply for the LPFF Bursary Programme for the 2026 and 2027 academic years. This bursary is targeted at students pursuing LLB degrees at any recognised university in South Africa.
Closing Date: 15 August 2025 at 12:00
Bursary Location: South Africa (National – all recognised universities)
Click here to apply for Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursaries 2026
Hortgro Bursaries 2026
Hortgro, a leading body representing South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry, is offering bursaries to students pursuing qualifications in Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, and other related fields.
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Bursary Location: South Africa (National)
Click here to apply for Hortgro Bursaries 2026
Ivanplats Bursaries 2026
Ivanplats (Pty) Ltd is inviting students from communities near its Platreef Mine in Mokopane, Limpopo to apply for its External Bursary Programme. This initiative supports studies in high-demand sectors such as Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Finance, and more.
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Bursary Location: Mokopane, Limpopo (local communities)
Click here to apply for Ivanplats Bursaries 2026
SANParks Bursaries 2026
The South African National Parks (SANParks) is calling on first-year students for the 2026 academic year from communities neighbouring national parks to apply for its bursary programme. The bursary supports various fields of study aligned with conservation and biodiversity.
Closing Date: 18 August 2025
Bursary Location: Nationwide (especially neighbouring SANParks communities)
Click here to apply for SANParks Bursaries 2026
Don’t Miss the Deadline
Whether you’re studying Law, Agriculture, Mining, or Environmental Science, these bursaries can support your journey toward a brighter academic future. Apply before the deadline and secure funding for your 2026 studies.