South African students who plan to study at a university can apply for the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) to receive student funding plus other forms of support. The programme provides a kind of financial aid to students who meet its financial, academic and programme requirements and might not necessarily qualify for the public … Read more
Amandla Omoya Trust Bursary 2027 Applications Now Open Students living near the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm now have an opportunity to receive financial support for their tertiary education through the Amandla Omoya Trust Bursary Programme 2027. The bursary programme is aimed at helping deserving students from surrounding communities pursue higher education at recognised South African … Read more
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) has opened applications for its 2027 Undergraduate Scholarship Programme, giving academically talented students the opportunity to pursue engineering and science degrees with substantial financial support. The scholarship is aimed at South African students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and innovation. Successful applicants can receive … Read more
NICD, Wits and UP Seek Public Health Professionals for Prestigious Epidemiology Residency The South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme (SAFETP) has officially opened applications for its 2027 intake, offering healthcare, veterinary, environmental health, and public health professionals an opportunity to receive advanced epidemiology training while contributing to disease surveillance and outbreak response across South Africa. … Read more
Scholarships Available for High School Learners, University Students and Future Chartered Accountants The MAD Leadership Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2027 Scholarship Programme, giving ambitious South African learners and students an opportunity to access educational support, leadership development and long-term mentorship. The foundation is inviting young people who demonstrate academic potential, leadership qualities … Read more
Master’s, PhD and Research Funding Available | Applications Close 31 August 2026 For many talented South African graduates, the journey toward becoming a researcher, lecturer, scientist or academic leader often depends on one critical factor: funding. As postgraduate study costs continue to rise, scholarships remain an essential gateway for students determined to advance their education … Read more
The Make a Difference Leadership Foundation (MAD) has officially launched applications for its 2027 scholarship programme, providing educational funding, mentorship, leadership development, and long-term support to deserving South African learners and students. The scholarship programme is designed to identify academically capable young people who demonstrate leadership potential, community involvement, and a commitment to creating positive … Read more
Published: 10 June 2026Author: Phindile DlomoCategory: Education News | TVET Colleges | Student Funding Thousands of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students across South Africa say they are trapped between completing their studies and starting their careers because they cannot secure the workplace training required to graduate. The growing frustration reached a boiling … Read more
Published: 5 June 2026Author: Phindile DlomoCategory: Higher Education | Research | Graduation News Unisa Claims Top National Position for Doctoral Graduate Output The University of South Africa (Unisa) has reached a significant milestone in higher education, emerging as South Africa’s leading producer of research doctoral graduates according to the latest Department of Higher Education and … Read more
Introduction South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is accelerating its digital transformation efforts as the rollout of Smart ID services through participating banks continues expanding nationwide. The Department of Home Affairs has processed more than 118,000 Smart ID applications in only eight weeks through its newly expanded digital banking partnership programme. The initiative forms part … Read more