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Final days to apply: Shoprite Group bursary applications close 31 May
With the 31 May 2026 deadline fast approaching, the Shoprite Group is making a final call for applications to its 2026 bursary programme, which offers financial support and a guaranteed pathway into employment for ambitious students in Retail Business Management, Accounting, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Biological and Agricultural... Read more
Scholarship programme unlocks potential for North West youth
Oratile Eddie, a second-year Bachelor of Education student at North West University’s Mafikeng Campus, is turning her passion for teaching into a lifelong mission, thanks to the support of a local scholarship programme. Originally from Lebaleng Location in Makwassie, Oratile has always viewed teaching as more than just a... Read more
Multi-million bursary scheme to help 5200 SA university students
An ambitious R520 million new university bursary scheme will help 5200 South African university students achieve their tertiary ambitions. The scheme is open to first-time entering South African citizens enrolled at a public university. The amount is capped at R100 000 per student per year and will support students... Read more
Unlock your future with STEM: Sasol 2027 bursary applications open
Sasol has opened applications for its Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The programme, which funds full-time undergraduate studies in engineering and science, is one of the key ways that Sasol invests in South Africa’s youth and economy. The proudly South African chemicals and energy company is one... Read more
ISFAP reaffirms support for missing middle
As universities across South Africa open for the 2026 academic year this week, the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s “missing middle”, students who do not qualify for traditional government funding yet cannot afford the full cost of university education on... Read more
Shoprite Group extends 2026 bursary intake as applications open
The Shoprite Group has opened applications for its 2026 bursary programme, offering financial support and a guaranteed pathway into employment for ambitious students in Retail Business Management, Accounting, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Biological and Agricultural Sciences. The bursary covers tuition and accommodation, includes a monthly grocery allowance, provides... Read more
2026: Expect a new type of tertiary education revolution
With the matric results released this week, the South African tertiary landscape is no longer just about access for the Class of 2025 and others, but rather about the radical evolution of “readiness”. The dreams of today’s students are being reshaped by a reality in which traditional pathways collide... Read more
FundiHealth: quality healthcare now accessible for students
Fundi, South Africa’s leading education finance and student solutions provider, has launched FundiHealth: a healthcare platform designed to meet the unique needs of students, young professionals and organisations committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of their people. As part of its digital transformation and enablement strategy, Fundi has... Read more
NSFAS committed to settling outstanding disbursements
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it is determined to conclude all outstanding 2023 disbursements by 15 January 2024, in consultation with the affected institutions. The NSFAS Board held an extraordinary meeting on Sunday, 31 December 2023 to consider reports from NSFAS management on various issues including... Read more
A 29-year-old Chemistry Masters graduate and former bursary holder from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken it upon himself to become a torchbearer for young professionals who want to join the sector to help find lasting solutions to the country’s water challenges. Soft-spoken Kagiso Komane from... Read more