
Students who miss out on an NSFAS bursary for the 2020 academic year can still apply for alternative bursaries or scholarships in September and October. It’s not always a guarantee that an applicant is successful in their NSFAS application. That’s why students need to look at alternative options in case their application is rejected.
There are a number of bursary options available across many different areas of expertise – from the Arts to Engineering to Commerce to the different forms of Sciences. Read more below on what alternative bursaries, scholarships, and student loan options are available for students in September and October 2019.
Also Read: Alternative Bursaries and Scholarships
Alternative Bursaries – Closing in September
- Sappi Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- SANRAL Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- ASSET Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- Takealot Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- PRASA Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- LegalWise Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- Shoprite Logistics/Supply Chain Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- Shoprite Retail Business Management Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- Investec High School Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- Investec Tertiary Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- OASIS Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- AECI Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- Citrus Academy Bursary Fund 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- Bigen Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- Clover Pinnacle Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- SAAFoST Matriculant Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- Santam Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- The Tiso Foundation Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- SACTA Honours, Masters & Ph.D. Bursary 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
Alternative Bursaries – Closing in October
- Gert-Johan Coetzee Fashion Bursary 2020 – Closes 4 October 2019
- Stiglingh Memorial Bursary 2020 – Closes 15 October 2019
- SANZAF Bursary 2020 – Closes 15 & 31 October 2019
- Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa Bursary 2020 – Closes 21 October 2019
- Cyril Ramaphosa Educational Trust Bursary 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
- Shoprite BPharm Bursary 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
- HCI Foundation Bursary 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
- SAAFoST Journalism Bursary 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
- BDO South Africa Bursary 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
- Bowmans Law Bursary 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
- NYDA-African Scholars Fund Bursary 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
- Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
- Subrop SAAGA Bursary 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
Scholarship Programmes – September & October
- 2020 Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students – Closes 27 September 2019
- International Credit Mobility Project – University of Valladolid Scholarship – Closes 20 September 2019
- Ernst & Ethal Eriksen Trust – Closes 30 September 2019
- The Maize Trust Masters & Ph.D. Bursary for 2020 – Closes 30 September 2019
- The Sasol Agricultural Trust Masters & Ph.D. Bursary for 2020 – Closes 31 September 2019
- The Sorghum Scholarship Trust 2020 – Closes 31 September 2019
- ABE Initiative and SDGs Global Leadership Programme 2020 – Closes 31 September 2019
- Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Program – Closes 1 October 2019
- Commonwealth Scholarship for Master’s & Ph.D. Programme 2020 – Closes 31 October 2019
- DAFI Scholarship Programme – Closes 31 October 2019
Governmental Bursaries – September and October
- Western Cape DoH Bursary – Closes 30 September 2019
- Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary – Closes 30 September 2019
- DAFF Bursary for Under- & Postgraduate Programmes – Closes 30 September 2019
- Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme – Closes 30 September 2019
- Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads & Infrastructure Bursary – Closes 31 October 2019
- DoL Compensation Fund Bursary – Closes 31 October 2019
Student/Financial Aid Programmes
- National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) – Closes 30 November
- Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme
- Fundi
- ABSA
- FNB
- Nedbank
- Standard Bank
Keep in mind that the available bursaries, student loans, and scholarships do not equate to free money. They would all have some form or another of repayment that a student would have to repay. Remember to weigh up your options as to decide whether you actually qualify for the bursary/scholarship of your choice.
Also Read: NSFAS 2020 Application Information
Last Updated: 17 September 2019