General Bursaries South Africa

General Bursaries South Africa 2025

General Bursaries South Africa | Regardless of the field of study you are in or what your chosen career path may be. This list is made up of various fields of study, from Tourism and Hospitality, to Public Relations, Journalism, Public Administration, Social Work etc.

If you’re looking for a certain bursary field, this list has it all.

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CHEFFING And COOKING BURSARIES FOR 2025

Cheffing is the activity of working as a professional chef- a chef is someone who is a trained professional in the culinary (cooking) industry. Chefs often focus primarily on one type of cuisine and are responsible for being proficient in all aspects of food preparation. Chefs are essential to society and particularly the hospitality industry because they not only manage the kitchen, but are responsible for the planning of menus, preparing dishes, developing recipes, supervising junior cooks and kitchen workers, ordering supplies for the kitchen, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen. Chefs are essential for the hospitality and restaurant industry as they ensure that the guests have an exceptional experience by providing top-quality food.

To become a chef, it would be ideal for you to take Hospitality Studies, Consumer Science, and Physical Science as subjects in school. To become an Executive Chef, you would need at least 7 years of experience within the industry and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality. You could also partake in apprenticeship roles and work your way up in the industry, gaining hands-on experience and thus, become a professional chef. Different career paths in the Cheffing industry are an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Personal Chef, and Private Household Chef.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding within the Chef/ Cooking field, here are some options for you:

Kouga Wind Farm Bursary
SA Chefs Bill Gallagher Study Assistance Bursary Fund
SA Chefs Bryan Montgomery Bursary Fund

HOSPITALITY BURSARIES FOR 2025

The hospitality industry consists of many businesses and establishments that provide a service to their customers (guests), provide food and drink, ensure that their guests are their top priory, and make money through service and goods. Businesses included in the hospitality industry are hotels, resorts, restaurants, motels, theme parks, and more.

The hospitality industry is vital to the economy and is responsible for 9.9% of employment worldwide. Hospitality ensures that more money is poured into a country’s economy from the attraction of tourists, luxury expenses, and overall recreational facilitates being utilized. Hospitality plays a huge role in a country’s overall GDP percentage and provides a livelihood to many owing to the many roles that make this lucrative industry possible. The roles range from customer-facing jobs to behind-the-scenes (cleaners, chefs) as well as management, catering, events, and more.

To get a career in hospitality you will either need relevant work experience (depending on the role you are applying for) or you could study at a tertiary institution. With a Degree in Hospitality Management, you could be an Accommodation Manager, Chef, Catering Manager, Event Manager, Conference Manager, Hotel Manager, Fast food Restaurant Manager, or Restaurant Manager.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Hospitality sector, here are some options for you:

Access Trust Bursary
FEDHASA Cape Bursary
Gert Sibande District Municipality Bursary
GrandWest Bursary
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary
Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary
Rand Water Bursary
Rustenburg Municipality Bursary
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
Sun City Resort Bursary
Tourvest Bursary
WAndRSETA Bursary

HUMANITIES BURSARIES FOR 2025

Humanities is the study of ancient empires, languages, poetry, liberal arts, literature, culture, human values, and more- both in modern and ancient times. It is the discipline of studying humans and society from a critical perspective, majoring in subjects such as English, History, and Philosophy. Many students of humanities study humanity and try to dissect and understand their values and beliefs.

The study of humanities is vital to society as this research allows us to gain knowledge about our world as well can experience the values of different cultures, how art is made, and how history is made. Humanities help us gain an understanding of the world we live in and give us the necessary tools to further map our future.

Humanities consist of MANY careers with all the studies falling under the Bachelors of Arts category. To study a Bachelor of Arts in humanities you would need Matric to pass with a minimum aggregate of 50% for English and Mathematics; a minimum pass rate of 60% as well as pass the relevant entry assessments.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Humanities sector, here are some options for you:

Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary
Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarship
Canon Collins Tom Queba Scholarship
General Electric Bursary
DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
PPS Foundation Bursary
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
Rio Tinto/ Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursary
Stellenbosch University Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Scholarship
Stellenbosch University Lisa Maskell Scholarship
UCT Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship for Women in Humanities

JOURNALISM BURSARIES FOR 2025

Journalism is a form of communication that allows news on current affairs, which are based on facts and evidence, to be broadcast to all members of society. Journalists are responsible for assessing, gathering, presenting, and creating information and news for the general public and some journalistic media forms are television, radio, print, and internet. Journalism is essential to society as it helps inform and keep people updated on the necessary information they need to live their lives. Journalism helps people “stay in the loop” with what is happening in the world and make informed decisions relating to their finances, safety, government, and overall decisions. Journalism is also closely linked to Communication Studies, Media Studies, and Social Science Studies.

To become a Journalist, you will need to have a minimum qualification of a Bachelors and some of the Bachelor’s qualifications you could obtain are a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia, Communication, Public Relations, and more. While tertiary studies are essential to become a professional in this field, it is also advisable to seek out internships at media and news stations as it will allow you to gain hands-on experience in the industry.

There are many jobs in communications and media one could have with a journalism qualification. Some of the many careers are a broadcaster, magazine feature editor, newspaper journalist, sub-editor, web content manager, copywriter, researcher, and public relations officer.

If you are interested in studying within this field and are in need of bursary funding, here are a list of Journalism bursary options for you:

Canon Collins Trust Mail And Guardian Scholarship
dentsu SA Bursary
Department of Tourism Bursary
Instinctif Partners Bursary
KAS-SAIIA-Scholarship
Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
SAMNET Bursary

LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE BURSARIES FOR 2025

Language and literature, although very similar do have different forms and meanings. Language refers to the written and verbal form of communication e.g. both reading something in English and speaking the language. Literature came into existence because of language and is an expression of language- literature only refers to the written form of communication. Language is used to express ideas, opinions, and knowledge, whereas literature is imaginative. Although these terms do have different definitions, one would not exist without the other.

Language and literature are essential to our society as it aids people in developing textual analysis skills as well as communicate with each other. It also creates a world of inspiration and creativity through the means of storytelling, poetry, novels, and plays.

If you are passionate about language and literature, you could study a Bachelors of Social Science or Bachelors of Arts in a language of your choice, an Honours Degree in language, a Masters specialising in Literature, Research, Creative Writing, or even obtain a PhD in your language of choice. Careers you could embark on with a tertiary qualification in language and literature are a language teacher, journalism, copy-editor, proofreader, writer, archivist, arts administrator, public relations officer, and more.

The list of bursaries below are applicable for studies within the Language and Literature fields of study:

Absa Fellowship/ Scholarship Programme
Babette Taute Scholarship
Bridgestone Bursary
Canon Collins Thekgo Bursary
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Bursary
Dudley D’Ewes Scholarship
Gallagher Foundation Scholarship
Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
Guy Butler Research Award Scholarship
Kaplan Centre Bursaries
KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursaries
Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
NESP Scholarship
Pyrotec Bursary
National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) Bursaries
South African Translators’ Institute Bursary

MEDIA And COMMUNICATIONS BURSARIES FOR 2025

Media and Communications refer to the influence news, social media and all platforms have on the people of society. Media and communication focus on the many outlets we have in society that allows us to gain access to news and all current affairs that directly impact our lives. Media and communication are highly essential to our society as it has a major influence on the general public opinion and acts as a mechanism for accountability. Without media and communications, important news such as weather forecasts, budgets, politics, and more would not be broadcast to the general public which would result in people, essentially, not being able to live their lives to the fullest.

To start a career in media and communications, you could get a tertiary qualification in public relations, communications, journalism, or film and television. With these qualifications, you could get a career within media studies such as a digital manager, media planner, social media manager, television production coordinator, web content creator, arts administrator, editorial assistant, marketing researcher, writer, photographer, and more.

If you are interested in studying within this field and are in need of bursary funding, here are a list of Media and Communications bursary options for you:

Absa Fellowship/ Scholarship Programme
Bombela Bursary
Boston Media House and YFM Scholarship
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary
Canon Collins Trust Mail And Guardian Scholarship
Canon Collins Thekgo Bursary
Capitec Bank Bursary
Cipla Bursary
Department of Tourism Bursary
Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary
Hollywood Foundation Bursary
IDB Education Trust Bursary Loan
Inscape Scholarship
Instinctif Partners Bursary
Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
Loeries Creative Future Scholarship
MultiChoice Bursary
Muslim Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)/ Voice of the Cape (VOC) Bursary
Nestlés Future Talent Bursary
North West Provincial Government Bursaries
Northam Zondereinde Mine Bursary
Palabora Mining Company Bursary
Pyrotec Bursary
Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Bursary
Revolution Media Academy Bursary
SAMNET Bursary
Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) Bursary
South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary
Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship
TBWA Bursary
Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary

OPERATIONS And OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BURSARIES FOR 2025

Operations management is an area of management that specializes in the production and managing f business operations pertaining to goods and services. This basically means that an operations manager is responsible for ensuring that businesses utilise fewer resources to reach their end goals whilst also ensuring their customers and clients are 100% satisfied. Operations managers ensure that the highest level of efficiency is obtained within the business whilst still ensuring that the organisation makes a profitable revenue. Operations management is vital to society as it is essentially responsible for all businesses’ manufacturing and production processes, and service delivery.

Many operations managers hold a Honours or Masters Degree in Business Administration or a similar field (such as Supply Chain Management), and whilst gaining a tertiary qualification is a necessity, one could also work their way up to an operational management position within a business. Some possible career paths for an operations manager is to become an Account Manager, Design Engineer, Logistics Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, and more.

Please refer to this list of bursary and funding opportunities for studies within the Operations and Operations Management area of study:

CHIETA Bursary
DVD Quality Mining Bursary
Eastern Cape Office of the Premier Bursary
MQA Bursary
Northern Cape Dept of Transport, Safety And Liaison Bursary
PRASA Bursary
Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Bursary
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) Bursary

POLITICAL BURSARIES FOR 2025

Politics refers to the activities and decisions performed by people in groups as well as the power relations between them. Politics is a branch of social science and consists of its own studies known as Political Science. Politics is essential for any country, organisation, school, or home as it ensures that a non-violent/ intimidating de scion is reached as part of a “political solution.”
Politics is essential to society as it is directly linked with negotiation, laws, local governments, states, nations, elections, trials, and more and society is depends greatly on it as it is the foundation. All Government policies affect almost every aspect of our lives and being knowledgeable about politics will help you as a voter for your country.

To establish a career in politics you could study:

An Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor of Arts) in Political Studies, Public Policy and Administration, or International Relations
A Postgraduate Degree (Honours Degree/ Bachelors of Social Science) in Political Studies, International Relations, Justice and Transformation, or Public Policy and Administration
A Masters Programme in International Relations, Justice and Transformation, Philosophy/ Politics and Economics, or Public Policy and Administration
A Doctoral programme in Political Studies or Public Administration

Careers in political science range from Entrepreneurs to Diplomats, Lawyers, Analysts, Consultants, Negotiators and more- all of these roles are essential for the upkeep and organisation of civilisation.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Political/ Politics sector, here are some options for you:

Absa Fellowship/ Scholarship Programme
Brand South Africa Bursary
Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarship
Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (EC) Bursary
Gallagher Foundation Scholarship
Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
KAS-SAIIA-Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
SAMNET Bursary

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION BURSARIES FOR 2025

Public Administration is when leaders serve various communities with the aim of making an effective change and advancing the common good. Public administrators are responsible for the implementation and organization of government policies as well as ensuring that their officials behave in conduct that benefits the public.

Public Administration professionals have numerous skills that aid them in managing at various levels of government and within non-profit organizations. Public administration is essential to our society as it ensures that public goods and services are available to all people, it helps achieve safety within society, it ensures that there is a sense of order and understanding when the government faces a change in its power or rules, it allows the government to implement various policies and ensure that those policies benefit the people, and it is the backbone that supports the government.

To become a public administrator, you could obtain a tertiary qualification (national certificate, diploma, or degree) in the field. Your qualification will provide you with the necessary administrative and managerial skills and knowledge needed to effectively contribute to service delivery within the public sector. Some career paths you could explore with a qualification in Public Administration and its related fields are a Management Analyst, Operations Research Specialist, Administrative Service Manager, Urban or Regional Planner, News Analyst, and more.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Public Administration sector, here are some options for you:

Eastern Cape Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Bursary
ETDP SETA Bursary
Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) Bursary
LGSETA Bursary
MANCOSA Bursary
Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary
Musina Local Municipality Bursary
North West Provincial Government Bursaries
Prince Albert Municipality Bursary
Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) Bursary
West Coast District Municipality Bursary

PUBLIC RELATIONS BURSARIES FOR 2025

Public Relations (also known as PR) refers to the establishment of relationships between stakeholders and businesses. Public Relations Officers are responsible for influencing, engaging, and building relationships with the general public to ensure that an organization is showcased in a positive light. PR can refer to advertising via media, doing press conferences, hosting events, social media promotions, and more, and it is important as it ensures that the correct information about an individual or organization is shared with the general public.

Many organizations hire public relations agencies to help them establish a great image within the industry by the means of effective marketing strategies. Public Relations is vital in the business world as it ensures that an organization is shown in its best and most authentic light, thus drawing in the right investors and clientele.

Although there is no set degree to become a Public Relations Officer, it is advisable that you obtain a degree in Marketing or a relevant field as this may be a request from some organizations. There are also many courses one could take in Public Relations to further hone their skills and make them a front runner within the industry. Some Public Relations related career paths are to become a writer for press releases, become a social media creator and publisher, writing emails, setting up newspapers, and more.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Public Relations (PR) sector, here are some options for you:

Brand South Africa Bursary
Department of Tourism Bursary
Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) Bursary
Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary
Instinctif Partners Bursary

REAL ESTATE And PROPERTY BURSARIES FOR 2025

To work within the Real Estate and Property industry, one would need to become a realtor. A realtor (real estate agent) is someone who acts as a representative for buyers and sellers of real estate/ property. Realtors are essentially the middle man within the industry as they aid the owners of property by handling all administrative tasks for them whilst also seeing to the needs of the buyer.

The Real Estate sector is very important to society as it not only provides housing to people and a location to businesses but also is the largest and most lucrative form of investment within society. Realtors are also important as they ensure that all transactions between owners and buyers/tenants are done ethically, legally, and correctly.

To become a real estate agent, you do not necessarily need a Bachelors’s or Honours degree. You would, however, need to obtain a relevant real estate qualification as well as partake in an internship programme at a relevant real estate company. You would also need to register with an Estate Agency Affairs Board and complete a relevant NQF-4 qualification. Some unique career opportunities in real estate, aside from being a realtor/ agent are to become a real estate managing broker, commercial real estate agent, investor, residential or commercial appraiser, property manager, leasing manager, and more.

Students looking for bursary, scholarship or other funding opportunities within the Real Estate and Property industry, should have a look at these opportunities:

Bridgestone Bursary
CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Bursary
Education Empowerment and Development Fund (EEDF) Bursary
eThekwini Municipality Bursary
Gauteng Dept of Roads and Transport Bursary
KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary
KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursaries
Limpopo Department of Public Works Bursary
Masakh’iSizwe (Department of Transport and Public Works) Bursary
Massel Property Services Bursary
Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
Msunduzi Municipality Bursary
National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) Bursary
NESP Scholarship
North West Provincial Government Bursaries
Oasis Bursary
Rand Water Bursary
Ratlou Local Municipality Bursary
Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) Bursary
Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) Bursary
South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) Bursary
South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) Bursary
South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Bursary
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Bursary
Transnet Bursary
WPN Bursary

SOCIAL SCIENCE BURSARIES FOR 2025

Social Science is the discipline that studies society and how people interact with one another, develop as a culture, behave, and influence each other. Social Science is important to our society and world as it gives an explanation for how everything works in our society. Social science explores aspects that catalyse both economic growth and unemployment. Information collected from social science studies is very important to our society as it can help our government and leaders create strategies and policies that will benefit us all.
Social Sciences covers aspects such as the relationships between people as well as the development and operation of societies through qualitative research.

The branches of social sciences are: Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science and Social Psychology.
You could study any of the above branches of social science at many accredited universities. To become a professional social scientist, you will need to obtain a 4-year degree in one of the above-chosen fields. (Careers in social work or psychology often require additional work and a license).
With a degree in social science, you can become a psychologist, economist, survey researcher, work in law government, and academia.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Social Science sector, here are some options for you:

Absa Fellowship/ Scholarship Programme
Brand South Africa Bursary
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary
Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (EC) Bursary
DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary
Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Bursary
General Electric Bursary
GreenMatter Fellowship PhD at University of Cape Town
Harmony Bursary
Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary
Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
Oasis Bursary
Pyrotec Bursary
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
Robben Island Museum (RIM) Bursary

SOCIAL WORK BURSARIES FOR 2025

Social Work is the profession that relates to the individuals, families, groups, and communities within society. Social Work aims to generate social change, cohesion, development, as well as empower many people within communities with social Workers having a key understanding of human development and an individual’s behavior within society.

Social Workers help individuals and organizations work through social impacts such as civil rights, disability pay, unemployment insurance, workers compensation, medical aid and medicare, a reduction in mental health stigma, and child abuse and neglect prevention. Social Work is very important to society as social workers aid in improving people’s lives by alleviating suffering, fighting for social justice, and improving the lives within communities.

The minimum requirement needed to become a social worker is a Bachelors’s Degree in Social work. Aside from that, many individuals who have embarked on this career took part in undergraduate subjects such as sociology, psychology, and other related fields. Some career opportunities for a social worker are as a military social worker, community social worker, mental health social worker, and school social worker.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding to cover your Social Work studies, here are some options for you:

Absa Fellowship/ Scholarship Programme
Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary
Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary
Erika Theron Trust Scholarship
Exxaro Bursary
Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary
ISFAP Bursary
National Department of Social Development Bursary
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
SASSETA Bursary

SPORTS BURSARIES FOR 2025

Sports, as we all know, is any form of competitive/ recreational activity or game aimed to increase ability and provide enjoyment. Sports management is a field of business focusing on sports and recreation whereby the sport manager works closely with athletes, organizations, coaches, or even behind the scenes with sports administration.

Sports Management often involves people (managers) overseeing all aspects of an athlete’s/ team’s career by organizing and managing aspects such as training, games, education, coaching, and even fostering interests. Sport is essential to society as it is not only a means for entertainment, recreation, and skill development, but also allows people to keep physically fit and improve both their mental and physical well-being. Sports management is just as important as it is responsible for the overall planning of a person or team wanting to pursue a sport professionally.

Some qualifications you could obtain in sport management are a Bachelors’s Degree in Sport Management (which will aid you to become a coach, or sporting good sales and facility manager) or a Masters’s Degree (which will open up more opportunities within the field.) Some further careers related to sport management are broadcasting, sports agencies, public relations, and facilities management.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding within the Sports and Sport Management field, here are some options for you:

Access Trust Bursary
Drakenstein Municipality Bursary
Exxaro Bursary
Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
NESP Scholarship
Pyrotec Bursary
The Beast Foundation And eta College Scholarship
TuksSport UP Sport Performance Bursary

SUPPLY CHAIN And LOGISTICS BURSARIES FOR 2025

The Supply Chain and Logistics sector is important to worldwide commerce and is responsible for receiving, sending, moving, and storing goods and products. While Supply Chain and Logistics have similar meanings and are in the same industry, there is a difference between the two:
– Supply chains are fully responsible for sourcing, processing, and delivering goods to the consumers at the end of the “supply chain.”
– Logistics, however, focuses mainly on the moving and storing of goods between the different organizations within the supply chain. Supply chain and logistics are very important to society and the economy for a number of reasons- such as ensuring that all goods are managed properly and that the correct information is carried through from supplier to distributor to consumer.

Supply Chain and Logistics also ensure that traffic and transportation/ shipping of goods and services are efficient, that the goods are stored correctly, and that the customers are happy with their end product.
To start a career in Supply Chain and logistics, one is advised to obtain a tertiary qualification, such as a Degree in Supply Chain Management. Possible careers in this industry are supply chain planner, production planner, logistics resource planner, capacity planner, load planner, and more.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding within the Supply Chain and Logistics field, here are some options for you:

Baker Hughes Bursary
BEKA Schréder Bursary
Bergrivier Municipality Bursary
Bester Bursary And Graduate Development Programme
Bombela Bursary
Brand South Africa Bursary
Breede Valley Municipality Bursary
Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary
Cipla Bursary
City of Cape Town Bursary
City of Johannesburg Bursary
Clicks Foundation Bursary
Department of Correctional Services Bursary
Department of Tourism Bursary
Department of Transport Bursary
Eastern Cape Office of the Premier Bursary
Education Empowerment and Development Fund (EEDF) Bursary
Engen Petroleum Bursaries
Gauteng Dept of Infrastructure Development Bursary
Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary
Gibela Bursary
Great North Transport Bursary
Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary
Hollywood Foundation Bursary
Islamic Relief Bursary
Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust Bursary
KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary
KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursaries
Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety Bursary
MANCOSA Bursary
Mercedes-Benz Bursary
Megchem Bursary
Mhlathuze Water Bursary
Mitsubishi Power Africa Bursary
NAACAM Bursary
North West Provincial Government Bursaries
Northam Zondereinde Mine Bursary
Northern Cape Dept of Transport, Safety And Liaison Bursary
Oudtshoorn Municipality Bursary
Overberg District Municipality Bursary
Overstrand Municipality Bursary
Palabora Mining Company Bursary
Prince Albert Municipality Bursary
Rand Water Bursary
Rio Tinto/ Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursary
Rosond Bursary
SAB (South African Breweries) Bursary
Sakhikamva Foundation Bursary
Saldanha Bay Municipality Bursary
Samancor Chrome Bursary
SANRAL Bursary
Shoprite Bursaries
Stellenbosch Municipality Bursary
Sun City Resort Bursary
Swartland Municipality Bursary
Theewaterskloof Municipality Bursary
TOTAL Bursary
Toyota Tsusho Africa Bursary
Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Bursary
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) Bursary
WAndRSETA Bursary
West Coast District Municipality Bursary
Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary
Westfalia Fruit Bursary
WOA Fuels And Oils Bursary

TRANSPORT And ROAD BURSARIES FOR 2025

Road and Transport refer to physically transporting goods or people by using a form of a motor vehicle whilst on a road. This type of transportation is different from shipping via airplane or boat and the costs involved are tremendously less. Transport and Road are vital for rural areas to receive goods and products as many do not have access to other means of transportation for imports and exports. Transportation and Road are advantageous to society as it costs less in capital expense, allows for door-to-door service, it’s flexible, it’s more suited for short distances, it provides a service within remote areas, consumers are charged less, its faster, there’s less risk of damage to goods, and it allows connection with other means of transportation.

Qualifications related to Transport and Road are certificates, diplomas, and degrees in road transportation, transport management, and transport and logistics. There are a number of careers within this sector with each of them requiring different qualifications and experience. Some careers in road and transportation are delivery driver, transport fleet controller, transport manager, bus driver, transportation inspector, subway operator, and more.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding within the Transport and Road field, here are some options for you:

Bombela Bursary
City of Cape Town Bursary
Clicks Foundation Bursary
Department of Transport Bursary
Eastern Cape Department of Transport Bursary
Great North Transport Bursary
GWK Bursary Fund
Kwazulu-Natal Government Bursaries (Department of Transport)
LGSETA Bursary
Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety Bursary
Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
Msunduzi Municipality Bursary
North West Provincial Government Bursaries
Northern Cape Dept of Transport, Safety And Liaison Bursary
Palabora Mining Company Bursary
Road Traffic Infringement Agency Bursary
South African Road Federation (SARF) Bursary
Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) Bursary
Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Bursary

TRAVEL And TOURISM BURSARIES FOR 2025

Travel and Tourism are essential for any country as it not only increases the influx of money from the visitors they receive (tourists) but it also benefits the people who are choosing to enrichen their lives by taking an adventure aboroad. Travel refers to the physical movement of people and goods to various destinations whilst tourism is linked to vacations, pleasure, and holidays. As mentioned, travel and tourism are very important for a country’s economy as well as their global placement.

Travel and tourism bring about exposure, employment opportunities, growth, wealth, and adventure. Many businesses, such as those in the hospitality sector, rely heavily on the influx of tourists to their countries. Travel and tourism ultimately create a link in the world by sharing cultures, stories of people, and an overall sense of unity within humanity.

While most places and high-end jobs may require you to have a tertiary qualification relating to travel and tourism, some may only require on-the-job work experience and training. It is vital that should you choose to embark on this career, that you train at an institution that is THETA accredited, and are licensed by Travel Agents Abroad.

Some subjects that will be advantageous to a career in Travel and Tourism are Mathematical Technology, Mathematics, Hospitality, and Civil Technology. Examples of careers in the travel and tourism industry are joining an air cabin crew, hotel management, becoming a tourism officer, travel agency manager, event manager, and sales executive (just to name a few.)

If you are looking for bursaries or funding within the Travel and Tourism field, here are some options for you:

Access Trust Bursary
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary
Capricorn District Municipality Bursary
Department of Tourism Bursary
Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (EC) Bursary
Drakenstein Municipality Bursary
Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality Bursary
Gert Sibande District Municipality Bursary
GrandWest Bursary
Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary
Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Bursary
Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
Musina Local Municipality Bursary
NESP Scholarship
North West Provincial Government Bursary
Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary
Rustenburg Municipality Bursary
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) Bursary
South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary
Sun City Resort Bursary
Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality Bursary
Tourvest Bursary
Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary

VARIOUS BURSARIES/ ALL FIELDS OF STUDY FOR 2025

If you cannot find your field of study in the list above, you are more than welcome to apply for these bursaries which cover “various” fields of study.

Absa Fellowship/ Scholarship Programme
Ada And Bertie Levenstein Bursary
AFHCO Bursary
Agar-Hamilton Trust Bursary
AJ Foundation Bursary
Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) Leadership Programme
ASSET (Association for Educational Transformation) Bursary South Africa
Athlone Institute Bursary
Blind SA Bursary
Cape Winelands District Municipality Bursary
Chatsworth Centre Bursary
City of Matlosana Bursary
City of Polokwane Bursary
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Bursary
Converse South Africa #KickTheDebt Student Award
DirectAxis University Scholarship
Dr Ruth S Mompati District Municipality Bursary
DSV Empowerment Trust Bursary
Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality Bursary
Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust Bursary
Ernst And Ethel Eriksen Trust Bursary
Fleet Horizon Solutions (FHS) Bursary
Garden Route District Municipality Bursary
Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary
Gauteng COGTA Bursary
Gumtree SA Study Fund
Harry Crossley Foundation Research Fellowship
Hollywoodbets And Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation Bursary
HCI Foundation Bursary
IAHET Bursary
Ida Manana Siyila Scholarship
Idwala Industries Holdings Limited Bursary
IFA (Independent Field Advertiser) Bursary
Imfundo Enhle Education Trust Bursary
INISA Student Grant
INSETA ISSF Bursary
JB Marks Education Trust Fund Bursary
KELE Mining Solutions Bursary
Kouga Wind Farm Bursary
Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary
Mampeule Foundation Bursary
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) Bursary
Muslim Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)/ Voice of the Cape (VOC) Bursary
Milpark Student Bursaries
Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust
Mopani District Municipality Bursary
Mulilo Bursary
National Treasury Bursary
Nedbank Bursary
Newcastle Municipality Bursary
Novus Holdings (Paarl Media Trust) Bursary
NYDA African Scholars Fund Bursary
Pearson South Africa Bursary
Pick n Pay Bursary
Pindulo VDM Bursary
Polokwane Municipality Bursary
Readers Unite Bursary
Renttech South Africa Bursary for People with Disabilities
Saaberie Chishty Society Bursary
SACTWU Bursary
SAIF Bursary Fund
SANZAF Zakah Bursary
Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary
South32 HMM Bursary
South32 HMM Community Bursary
South32 Khutala Colliery (SAEC) Bursaries
South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) Bursary
Thales Southern Africa Bursary
The Rhodes Trust Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Tiso Foundation Bursary
Tomorrow Trust Bursary
Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary