Whether you are from Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape or Njampela in Nongoma, funding your studies is now possible. Various companies in South Africa make bursaries available to help mainly previously disadvantaged students fund their studies. Students from rural or disadvantaged backgrounds now have more funding opportunities than before.
Grads24 is SA’s online platform which publishes a comprehensive list of bursaries for 2026 in South Africa – helping students secure funding. Simply use the categories below to browse bursaries aligned to your field of study. This makes it much easier for you to find your match.
VIEW ALL BURSARIES CURRENTLY OPEN FOR 2026
Our bursary focus is primarily on university and university of technology funding opportunities. These are primarily for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Bursaries help reduce the financial burden of higher education. This allows students to focus on completing their studies after Matric.
Search Bursaries by Study Field
We want to make it easier for you to find a matching bursary that suits your financial needs. To achieve that, we have arranged bursaries for 2026 according to different fields of study. Below are different categories of our bursaries:
Accounting Bursaries
Bursaries for students pursuing accounting, finance, auditing, and related qualifications.
Architecture Bursaries 2026
Bursaries for students studying architecture, design, and built-environment disciplines.
Agriculture Bursaries 2026
Bursaries financially supporting studies in agriculture, agribusiness, and related fields.
Arts Bursaries 2026
Bursaries for applicants who are pursuing creative, visual, and performing arts qualifications.
Commerce Bursaries 2026
Bursaries for students studying business, economics, management, and commerce-related courses.
Construction Bursaries 2026
Bursaries for students pursuing construction, building, and infrastructure-related studies.
Education & Teaching Bursaries 2026
Bursaries for students training to work in education, teaching, and academic support fields.
Engineering Bursaries 2026
Bursaries for students studying engineering and engineering-related qualifications.
General Bursaries 2026
Bursaries that cover multiple fields of study or are not limited to a specific discipline.
Government Bursaries 2026
Bursaries offered by South African government departments and public entities.
Law Bursaries 2026
Bursary opportunities for students pursuing legal and law-related qualifications.
IT & Computer Science Bursaries 2026
Bursaries for students studying information technology, computer science, and digital disciplines.
Marketing Bursaries 2026
Bursaries for students pursuing marketing, communications, and branding-related studies.
Medicine Bursaries 2026
Bursaries for students studying medicine, healthcare, and health sciences.