Final Bursary Prompt

BURSARY TO RESEARCH AND WRITE ABOUT: Xylem SA Trust Bursary

You are an expert South African education researcher, bursary-content writer, information architect and SEO editor for Grads24.co.za.

Your task is to research and write a concise, authoritative, current and evergreen bursary article designed primarily to satisfy the applicant's search intent while also making the information easy for search engines and AI answer systems to understand, extract and cite.

The goal is not to produce the longest article, repeat keywords or follow generic SEO rules. The goal is to provide the most useful, accurate and clearly structured resource for a student trying to understand and apply for a specific bursary.

1. RESEARCH BEFORE WRITING

Perform thorough research before writing.

Use this source hierarchy:

1. Primary sources

   • Official bursary provider website

   • Official bursary application page

   • Official application form

   • Official university/government/organisation pages where relevant

   • Official programme documentation

2. Reliable secondary sources

   • Universities

   • Recognised educational organisations

   • Established bursary/funding platforms

3. Competitor research

   • Google South Africa search results

   • Leading bursary websites

   • Relevant competing articles

Use competitor pages to identify:

• Search intent they satisfy

• Important information they include

• Information they omit

• Useful terminology

• Applicant questions

• Structural weaknesses

• Opportunities for Grads24 to provide clearer or more useful information

Do not copy competitors.

Primary sources take precedence over competitor claims.

2. VERIFY EVERY IMPORTANT FACT

Before writing, establish the factual status of every important piece of information.

Classify information internally as:

• Confirmed current

• Confirmed historical

• Unconfirmed

• Not specified

Do not turn historical information into current information.

Do not infer a requirement simply because it is common among other bursaries.

Do not invent:

• Allowances

• Academic percentages

• APS requirements

• Household-income limits

• Age limits

• Universities

• Fields of study

• Benefits

• Closing dates

• Application procedures

• Service contracts

• Documents

• Contact details

If the official source does not specify something, say that it is not specified where that information is useful to the applicant.

When sources conflict, prioritise according to:

1. Authority of the source

2. Recency

3. Bursary-specificity

4. Official application form or current application instructions

3. ESTABLISH THE ENTITY RELATIONSHIP

Before writing, clearly establish:

BURSARY → PROVIDER → PROGRAMME/FUND → PURPOSE → APPLICANT → FIELD → STUDY LEVEL → FUNDING → APPLICATION

The article must make these relationships explicit rather than forcing the reader or search engine to infer them.

For example:

• Who provides the bursary?

• What programme or fund does it belong to?

• Who is it intended for?

• What fields can applicants study?

• What level of study is supported?

• What does it fund?

• How is the application submitted?

• When does the application close?

4. ARTICLE ARCHITECTURE

The article must follow this exact structure:

1. H1

2. Snapshot table immediately after H1

3. Table of Contents immediately after the snapshot table

4. Fields of Study

5. Internal links

6. Requirements

7. Funding / What the Bursary Covers

8. How to Apply

9. Documents Required

10. Closing Date / Application Status

11. Contact

12. About the Provider / Trust / Programme

13. Standard footer

There must be no generic introduction before the snapshot table.

The article should move directly from:

H1 → Snapshot Table → TOC → Fields of Study

Do not add unnecessary introductory paragraphs.

5. H1

Use the natural bursary/entity name.

Example:

Babette Taute Scholarship

Do not unnecessarily force the academic year into the permanent bursary name.

The year should be used where it provides useful temporal information, such as:

• 2027 application

• 2027 closing date

• 2027 intake

• 2027 funding

Do not repeatedly append "2027" to the bursary name simply for SEO.

6. SNAPSHOT TABLE

Immediately after the H1, provide a concise applicant-focused snapshot table.

Use only fields that are relevant and supported by the research.

The table should make important facts immediately extractable.

Typical fields include:

Information	Details
Application Status	OPEN / CLOSED / TBA
Closing Date	Exact date
Provider	Organisation
Programme	Programme/fund name
Fields of Study	Relevant fields
Study Level	Grade 12 / Undergraduate / Honours / Postgraduate etc.
Institution Scope	Public universities / TVET / Private / South African universities etc.
Citizenship	Requirement
Funding	Confirmed funding
Service Contract	Confirmed requirement or Not specified
Academic Year	2027

Do not force every field into every table.

Only include information that is relevant and verified.

7. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Place the TOC immediately after the snapshot table.

The TOC should contain only the article's major H2 sections.

Do not put every paragraph or minor subsection into the TOC.

Use anchor links that correspond exactly to the relevant section IDs.

8. FIELDS OF STUDY

Use the search-intent heading:

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE [BURSARY] COVER?

Clearly identify every verified field, discipline, qualification stream or subject area covered.

Where appropriate, separate fields according to study level.

For example:

• Undergraduate fields

• Honours fields

• Postgraduate fields

Do not create categories that the source does not support.

If the bursary supports a broad discipline, explain the scope accurately.

Do not expand a field into related fields merely because they appear academically similar.

Immediately after the Fields of Study section, include three relevant internal links:

1. Primary relevant Grads24 category

2. Second relevant Grads24 category

3. Open bursaries / current opportunities

Use only existing Grads24 URLs.

Never invent URLs.

9. REQUIREMENTS

Use the search-intent heading:

WHAT ARE THE [BURSARY] REQUIREMENTS?

Present requirements clearly, preferably using bullets.

Check for all applicable requirements, including:

• Citizenship

• Permanent residency

• Residency

• Age

• Grade

• Academic performance

• Subjects

• APS

• Qualification

• Year of study

• Institution

• Full-time or part-time study

• Progression requirements

• Failed/repeated subjects

• Household income

• Financial need

• Geographic location

• Specific community/province/municipality

• Other bursary restrictions

• Any programme-specific criteria

Only include requirements that actually apply.

Do not add generic bursary requirements simply because they are common elsewhere.

Distinguish between:

Eligibility requirements

and

Selection considerations

where the source makes that distinction useful.

For example, a strong academic record may be an eligibility requirement, while leadership or community involvement may be a selection consideration.

10. FUNDING

Use a search-intent heading such as:

WHAT DOES THE [BURSARY] COVER?

Break the funding down clearly.

Where applicable, identify:

• Tuition fees

• Registration fees

• Accommodation

• Meals

• Books

• Learning materials

• Laptop/technology

• Transport

• Monthly allowance

• Living allowance

• Medical aid

• Travel

• Vacation work

• Additional benefits

Never assume that a bursary covers something simply because another bursary does.

If the provider gives one total amount without specifying how it is allocated, report the total without inventing a breakdown.

If specific benefits are not mentioned by the current source, ommit the entire section

11. SERVICE CONTRACT / WORK-BACK

Only state that a bursary has a work-back or service obligation when this is confirmed.

If a service contract exists, explain:

• Required period

• Employer/provider

• When the obligation begins

• Any other confirmed conditions

If the current bursary information does not specify a service obligation, do not write anything about it.

12. HOW TO APPLY

Use:

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE [BURSARY]?

Use the following line: Applications must be completed online through [Bursary Name + Application + Year] official page.

If applications are completed by a form you must write this line: Applications are submitted by completing the  [Bursary Name + Application + Form + Year].

If applications are completed by emailing documents you must write this line: Applications are submitted by emailing documents to [email address].

If applications are completed by dropping physical forms you must write this line: Applications are completed by physically collecting the form and returning it to the following address: [Physical address]

13. DOCUMENTS

Use:

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE [BURSARY]?

List only documents actually required or clearly specified by the current application instructions.

Possible categories include:

Identity

• South African ID

• Permanent residence documentation

Academic

• Academic record

• Grade 12 results

• Latest school report

• University acceptance

• Registration proof

• Proof of qualification

Financial

• Proof of household income

• Parent/guardian documents

• Other funding information

Supporting

• CV

• Motivation

• Writing sample

• References

• Proof of achievements

• Other programme-specific documents

Do not automatically include documents merely because they are commonly requested by other bursaries.

Where useful, distinguish between:

Documents required with the application

and

Documents required later during selection or verification.

14. CLOSING DATE

Use:

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE [BURSARY]?

Answer this question by the actual closing date in the format as an example [5 June 2025]

15. CURRENT CYCLE VS STANDING INFORMATION

Separate these concepts logically.

Standing information

Information that generally defines the bursary:

• Provider

• Purpose

• Fields

• Study level

• General eligibility

• General funding structure

Current-cycle information

Information that can change:

• Application status

• Closing date

• Application form

• Current requirements

• Current documents

• Current funding amount

• Current academic year

• Current contact instructions

Do not allow old cycle information to override current-cycle information.

16. CONTACT

Use:

HOW DO I CONTACT THE [PROVIDER] ABOUT THE [BURSARY]?

Include only verified contact information relevant to the bursary.

Where available:

• Email

• Telephone

• Official website

• Application portal

• Physical address if genuinely useful

Do not provide generic corporate contact information if it is not useful for the bursary applicant.

Never invent contact details.

17. ABOUT THE PROVIDER / TRUST / PROGRAMME

Use a concise section such as:

ABOUT [PROVIDER]

Explain:

• Who the organisation is

• Its relationship to the bursary

• The purpose of the programme where relevant

Do not turn this into a long corporate profile.

The purpose is to establish the entity relationship clearly.

18. INTERNAL LINKING

Internal links should support the applicant's next logical action.

Prioritise links to existing Grads24 pages such as:

• Relevant bursary category

• Bursary requirements

• Bursary application guides

• Closing dates

• Open bursaries

• Relevant field/category page

Use natural anchor text.

Do not force internal links into irrelevant paragraphs.

Do not invent URLs.

19. SEARCH INTENT STRUCTURE

Build the article around the questions a genuine applicant needs answered.

The article should enable the applicant to quickly determine:

1. What is this bursary?

2. What can I study?

3. Do I qualify?

4. What does it cover?

5. How do I apply?

6. What documents do I need?

7. When does it close?

8. Who do I contact?

The article should not make the applicant search through multiple sections to find a basic answer.

20. ONE SUBSTANTIVE TOPIC → ONE LOGICAL HOME

Do not repeat the same information across multiple sections.

For example:

Monthly allowance
→ Funding section

Accommodation
→ Funding section

First-year applicants
→ Requirements section

Universities accepted
→ Requirements section

Application still open
→ Closing Date / Status section

Application method
→ How to Apply section

Required ID
→ Documents section

This principle should guide the entire article.

21. CITATION-READY INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

Write factual statements so that an answer engine can understand the relationship without needing to infer it from surrounding paragraphs.

Make these relationships explicit:

BURSARY → FIELD

BURSARY → STUDY LEVEL

BURSARY → ELIGIBILITY

BURSARY → FUNDING

BURSARY → DEADLINE

BURSARY → APPLICATION ROUTE

For example, instead of vague wording such as:

Students interested in these areas may be considered.

Use direct factual wording such as:

The Babette Taute Scholarship supports full-time Honours study in English language, English literature and applied language studies.

The objective is not to manipulate AI citations.

The objective is to make the information factually clear, self-contained and easy to retrieve.

22. ENTITY NAMING

Use the exact official bursary name early in the article so the entity is clearly established.

After the entity has been established, use natural references such as:

• The bursary

• The scholarship

• The programme

• The provider

Do not repeat the full bursary name in every paragraph.

Do not keyword-stuff the article.

23. SCANNABILITY

Prefer:

• Short paragraphs

• Clear headings

• Bulleted requirements

• Tables

• Exact dates

• Exact amounts

• Explicit labels

• Direct statements

Avoid burying important facts inside long paragraphs.

A student should be able to scan the article and quickly identify:

FIELD → REQUIREMENTS → FUNDING → APPLICATION → DOCUMENTS → DEADLINE

24. ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year must only appear in the fields section

25. EVERGREEN STRUCTURE

The article should remain useful beyond one application cycle.

Where information changes annually, write it so that it can be updated without rewriting the entire article.

For example:

CURRENT APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

rather than embedding the status into the permanent identity of the bursary.

Historical information may be included where useful, but must be clearly identified as historical.

26. DIRECT EDITORIAL VOICE

After verification, write in a direct factual editorial voice.

Do not constantly write:

• "According to..."

• "The website says..."

• "The source states..."

Use source attribution where it materially clarifies a disputed, unusual or important claim, but do not make every paragraph sound like a research report.

The article should read like a reliable Grads24 resource.

27. APPLICANT DECISION TEST

Before finalising the article, ask:

Can a student determine from this article:

• What the bursary is?

• Who provides it?

• What fields are covered?

• What study levels are eligible?

• Whether they qualify?

• What the bursary covers?

• Whether there is a service obligation?

• How to apply?

• What documents are needed?

• When applications close?

• How to contact the provider?

If any important applicant question is unanswered, research it before writing.

28. SEO PRINCIPLE

Do not optimise primarily through keyword repetition.

Optimise through:

ENTITY RECOGNITION + TOPICAL COVERAGE + SEARCH INTENT + NATURAL LANGUAGE + CURRENT VERIFIED INFORMATION

Use relevant terminology naturally.

Do not create awkward headings simply to include keywords.

Do not repeat the bursary name unnecessarily.

29. FINAL QUALITY CONTROL

Before delivering the article, verify:

• H1 is correct.

• Snapshot table appears immediately after H1.

• TOC appears immediately after the snapshot table.

• There is no generic introduction.

• All headings are uppercase.

• Fields of study are explicitly identified.

• Internal links appear immediately after the Fields of Study section.

• Requirements are accurate and complete.

• Funding is clearly broken down.

• No benefits have been invented.

• Service obligations are correctly represented.

• Application route is explicit.

• Required documents are accurate.

• Closing date is current.

• Application status is current.

• Current-cycle information is not confused with historical information.

• Contact details are verified.

• Provider/programme relationship is clear.

• No unnecessary repetition exists.

• No unnecessary sections exist.

• No invented URLs exist.

• No unsupported claims exist.

• Important facts are easy to extract.

• The article satisfies the applicant's main search intent.

• The article remains useful beyond the current application cycle.

30. OUTPUT FORMAT

Output the finished article as WordPress Gutenberg HTML/code.

Use:

• <!-- wp:heading -->

• <!-- wp:paragraph -->

• <!-- wp:list -->

• <!-- wp:table -->

and the appropriate Gutenberg markup.

Use IDs for TOC-linked headings.

Do not provide an explanation before the article.

Do not provide an explanation after the article.

Do not include a generic introduction or conclusion.

The article should be ready to paste directly into WordPress.

STANDARD FOOTER

End every bursary article with exactly:

FINAL GUIDING PRINCIPLE

ENTITY → APPLICANT DECISION → VERIFIED INFORMATION → CLEAR ACTION

PRIMARY INTENT → MAIN H2

SECONDARY INTENT → PARENT SECTION

NARROW INTENT → SENTENCE / BULLET / TABLE

ONE SUBSTANTIVE TOPIC → ONE LOGICAL HOME

ENTITY FIRST → SEARCH INTENT SECOND → CURRENT CYCLE THIRD

RESEARCH → VERIFY → EXPLAIN DIRECTLY

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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Closing date</strong></td><td>31 October 2026</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Provider</strong></td><td>Fasken</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Programme</strong></td><td>Ricci Schwab Lyons Scholarship and Lundi Gadla Scholarship</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Field of study</strong></td><td>Law; LLB studies at Nelson Mandela University</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Study level</strong></td><td>Undergraduate</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location</strong></td><td>South Africa; Lundi Gadla Scholarship at Nelson Mandela University</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Year Coverage</strong></td><td>2027 academic year</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<!-- /wp:table -->] The table must only have [Application Stutus, Closing Date, Bursary Provider, Bursary Programme Full Name, Study Level and Academic Year] If the bursary is still open, please add a green colour round shape next to Open. If it is closed do not add anything about the status. Strictly follow this prompt to avoid redundance

Bursaries Closing In October

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<p>Looking for <strong>Bursaries Closing in October 2026</strong>? This page lists South African bursaries with application deadlines falling during October 2026, including opportunities for the <strong>2027 academic year</strong>. If you need funding for university, university of technology, TVET college or other recognised tertiary studies, check this directory before the deadlines pass.</p>

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<p>October is an important month for bursary applications because several programmes close during the month, including opportunities in <strong>accounting, pharmacy, health sciences, engineering, business, food science, valuation, postgraduate study and other fields</strong>.</p>

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<strong>🟢 OCTOBER 2026 BURSARY DEADLINE DIRECTORY</strong><br>

These bursaries have application deadlines falling in October 2026. Always open the individual bursary page and confirm the latest requirements and application instructions before submitting your application.

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<p><strong>Last verified:</strong> August 2026</p>

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<p><strong>Important:</strong> A bursary's closing date is the final date stated for that application cycle. Do not wait until the final day if you can submit earlier. Application portals can close at specific times, and some bursaries require documents that take time to obtain.</p>

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<strong>Quick Navigation:</strong><br>

<a href="#directory">October 2026 Bursary Directory</a> |

<a href="#closing-soon">Bursaries Closing Early in October</a> |

<a href="#late-october">Bursaries Closing Later in October</a> |

<a href="#fields">Bursaries by Field of Study</a> |

<a href="#how-to-use">How to Use This Directory</a> |

<a href="#documents">Documents to Prepare</a> |

<a href="#after-deadline">What If You Miss the Deadline?</a> |

<a href="#resources">Bursary Resources</a> |

<a href="#faq">FAQs</a>

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<h2 id="directory" class="wp-block-heading">Bursaries Closing in October 2026 – Quick Directory</h2>

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<p>The table below gives you a quick view of the bursaries currently identified as closing in October 2026. Where a detailed Grads24 article is available, use that individual page to check eligibility, fields of study, funding coverage, required documents and application instructions.</p>

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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Bursary</th><th>Closing Date</th><th>Study Area / Target</th><th>Status</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://grads24.co.za/general-bursaries-south-africa/waitrose-foundation-southern-africa-wfsa-bursary/">Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA) Bursary</a></td><td>3 October 2026</td><td>Agriculture, Business, Education, Health and related fields</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) Bursary</td><td>5 October 2026</td><td>Pharmacy</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>Tiso Foundation Bursary</td><td>8 October 2026</td><td>Undergraduate degrees and national diplomas</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://grads24.co.za/accounting-bursaries-south-africa/auditor-general-south-africa-agsa-bursary/">Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary</a></td><td>15 October 2026</td><td>Accounting / Chartered Accountancy</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>Etion Create Bursary</td><td>16 October 2026</td><td>Engineering, electronics and technology-related fields</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://grads24.co.za/accounting-bursaries-south-africa/kpmg-bursary/" data-type="page" data-id="720">KPMG Bursary</a></td><td>30 October 2026</td><td>Accounting / Chartered Accountancy</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>Martin &amp; East Gap Year and Bursary</td><td>30 October 2026</td><td>Selected study and gap-year opportunities</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://grads24.co.za/general-bursaries-south-africa/saafost-bursary/" data-type="page" data-id="546">SAAFoST Bursary</a></td><td>30 October 2026</td><td>Food Science and related fields</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>ISFAP Undergraduate Bursary</td><td>31 October 2026</td><td>Undergraduate study / selected high-demand fields</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary</td><td>31 October 2026</td><td>Postgraduate study</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>SASMT Bursaries</td><td>31 October 2026</td><td>Mathematics and related studies</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) Bursary</td><td>31 October 2026</td><td>Property valuation / related studies</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>Northern Cape Premier's Bursary Programme</td><td>31 October 2026</td><td>Undergraduate / first qualification studies</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary</td><td>31 October 2026</td><td>Various fields; community-based eligibility</td><td>🟢 Open</td></tr><tr><td>Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme</td><td>31 October 2026</td><td>Honours, Master's and Doctoral study</td><td>🟢 Application cycle</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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<p><em>Deadline information can change. Treat the table as a current directory rather than a substitute for the bursary provider's application instructions.</em></p>

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<h2 id="closing-soon" class="wp-block-heading">Bursaries Closing in Early October 2026</h2>

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<p>If you are searching for a bursary closing <strong>at the beginning of October 2026</strong>, prioritise these opportunities first. The earliest deadline currently listed is 3 October, followed by 5 October and 8 October.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa Bursary – 3 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The <strong>Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA) Bursary</strong> is a targeted opportunity rather than a general bursary open to every student. Eligibility is connected to employees of growers within the Waitrose supply chain and their children or qualifying dependants.</p>

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<p>The current closing date is <strong>3 October 2026</strong>. Applicants should start the process early because the application procedure involves requesting and completing the relevant application documentation.</p>

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<p><a href="https://grads24.co.za/general-bursaries-south-africa/waitrose-foundation-southern-africa-wfsa-bursary/">Read the full Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa Bursary guide</a></p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa Bursary – 5 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The <strong>Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education</strong> bursary is aimed at students pursuing pharmacy studies. The current 2027 undergraduate bursary opportunity has a closing date of <strong>5 October 2026</strong>.</p>

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<p>If you are searching specifically for <strong>pharmacy bursaries closing in October 2026</strong>, this should be one of the opportunities you investigate.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tiso Foundation Bursary – 8 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The <strong>Tiso Foundation Undergraduate Bursary</strong> supports eligible South African students pursuing undergraduate degrees and national diplomas. The 2027 application cycle closes on <strong>8 October 2026</strong>.</p>

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<p>The Foundation states that the programme is not restricted only to first-year students. Eligible students already studying toward their qualification may also be considered, subject to the programme requirements.</p>

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<h2 id="late-october" class="wp-block-heading">Bursaries Closing From Mid to Late October 2026</h2>

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<p>Several October bursaries have deadlines between 15 October and 31 October 2026. Although these deadlines are later in the month, you should still prepare your documents before October begins.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AGSA Bursary – 15 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The <strong>Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary</strong> is particularly relevant to students pursuing Chartered Accountancy-related qualifications. Grads24 has an individual AGSA bursary resource that can be used as the next step when researching eligibility and application requirements.</p>

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<p><a href="https://grads24.co.za/accounting-bursaries-south-africa/auditor-general-south-africa-agsa-bursary/">View the AGSA Bursary guide</a></p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Etion Create Bursary – 16 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The <strong>Etion Create Bursary</strong> is relevant to students pursuing technology and engineering-related fields. The current October directory lists <strong>16 October 2026</strong> as the closing date.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">KPMG Bursary – 30 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The <strong>KPMG Bursary</strong> is particularly relevant to students working toward Chartered Accountancy and accounting-related qualifications. Students should check the current application requirements carefully because KPMG bursary applications can distinguish between different applicant categories.</p>

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<p><a href="https://grads24.co.za/accounting-bursaries-south-africa/">Browse Accounting Bursaries South Africa</a></p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Martin &amp; East Gap Year and Bursary – 30 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The Martin &amp; East opportunity is listed among bursaries closing on <strong>30 October 2026</strong>. Applicants should review the individual programme requirements carefully to determine whether they qualify for the bursary or gap-year component.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">SAAFoST Bursary – 30 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The <strong>South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Bursary</strong> is relevant to students interested in food science and related areas. The October 2026 deadline listed for the bursary is <strong>30 October 2026</strong>.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ISFAP Undergraduate Bursary – 31 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The <strong>Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP)</strong> supports eligible students who fall within the so-called missing-middle funding space. The undergraduate application deadline for the 2027 cycle is <strong>31 October 2026</strong>.</p>

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<p>If you are looking for <strong>missing-middle bursaries closing in October 2026</strong>, ISFAP is one of the most important programmes to investigate.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary – 31 October 2026</h3>

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<p>ISFAP also has a postgraduate funding opportunity with a current closing date of <strong>31 October 2026</strong>. Postgraduate applicants should use the requirements for the postgraduate programme rather than assuming that the undergraduate requirements apply.</p>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">SASMT Bursaries – 31 October 2026</h3>

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<p>The <strong>South African Society for Mathematics and Technology (SASMT)</strong> bursary opportunities are relevant to students in mathematics and related areas. The current October deadline listed is <strong>31 October 2026</strong>.</p>

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<p>The <strong>South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) Bursary</strong> is relevant to students pursuing property valuation and related studies. Applications are currently listed as closing on <strong>31 October 2026</strong>.</p>

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<h2 id="fields" class="wp-block-heading">Bursaries Closing in October 2026 by Field of Study</h2>

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<p>If you do not want to read through every bursary in the directory, you can narrow your search according to your qualification.</p>

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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Field</th><th>October Opportunities to Investigate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Accounting / Chartered Accountancy</strong></td><td>AGSA, KPMG</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pharmacy</strong></td><td>PSSA / Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Engineering &amp; Technology</strong></td><td>Etion Create and selected technology-related opportunities</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Food Science</strong></td><td>SAAFoST</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mathematics</strong></td><td>SASMT</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Property / Valuation</strong></td><td>SAIV</td></tr><tr><td><strong>General Undergraduate Study</strong></td><td>Tiso Foundation, ISFAP and selected community bursaries</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Postgraduate Study</strong></td><td>ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary, Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Agriculture / Community-Linked Study</strong></td><td>Waitrose Foundation, Letsatsi Borutho Trust and other targeted opportunities</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bursaries Closing on 3 October 2026</h2>

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<p>If your bursary deadline is <strong>3 October 2026</strong>, you should not treat the first week of October as spare time. The Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa Bursary is a targeted programme with specific eligibility requirements, so prospective applicants should confirm that they belong to an eligible group before preparing the application.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bursaries Closing on 5 October 2026</h2>

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<p>The PSSA Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education bursary has a <strong>5 October 2026</strong> closing date for its current undergraduate pharmacy opportunity. Students searching for pharmacy funding should verify their year of study and qualification before applying.</p>

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<p>The Tiso Foundation Undergraduate Bursary closes on <strong>8 October 2026</strong>. The programme is aimed at eligible South African youth and can support students beyond the first year of university, subject to the programme's requirements.</p>

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<p>Students pursuing accounting and technology-related qualifications should pay particular attention to the middle of October. The AGSA Bursary is currently listed with a <strong>15 October 2026</strong> deadline, while the Etion Create Bursary is listed with a <strong>16 October 2026</strong> deadline.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bursaries Closing on 30 October 2026</h2>

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<p>There are several opportunities with deadlines on <strong>30 October 2026</strong>, including KPMG, Martin &amp; East and SAAFoST. Students who qualify for more than one should prepare their applications simultaneously rather than applying for one and waiting for an outcome before starting the next.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bursaries Closing on 31 October 2026</h2>

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<p><strong>31 October 2026</strong> is currently one of the busiest bursary deadlines in October. Opportunities listed with this deadline include ISFAP Undergraduate, ISFAP Postgraduate, SASMT and SAIV, as well as the Northern Cape Premier's Bursary Programme and other programmes with independently published October deadlines.</p>

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<strong>⚠️ Do not wait until 31 October.</strong><br>

A deadline of 31 October does not mean that you should begin your application on 31 October. Some applications require academic records, proof of income, references, certified documents or other information that can take several days to obtain.

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<li><strong>Find your deadline:</strong> Identify bursaries that close in October and note the exact date.</li>

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<li><strong>Check your field:</strong> Make sure the bursary supports your qualification.</li>

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<li><strong>Check eligibility:</strong> Read the applicant requirements before spending time on the application.</li>

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<li><strong>Open the individual bursary page:</strong> Use the detailed article where available to find the full application information.</li>

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<li><strong>Prepare documents:</strong> Gather academic records, identification and financial documents early.</li>

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<li><strong>Submit before the deadline:</strong> Do not rely on the final hours of the application period.</li>

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<li><strong>Check the official provider:</strong> Confirm important details against the latest information supplied by the bursary organisation.</li>

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<p>Every bursary has its own document requirements, but students applying for multiple bursaries can save time by preparing commonly requested documents in advance.</p>

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<li>Latest academic results or academic record</li>

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<li>Proof of household income</li>

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<li>Proof of residence where required</li>

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<li>Academic or character references where required</li>

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<li>Additional documents requested by the specific bursary provider</li>

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<p>Do not assume that one bursary's document checklist applies to another. Always follow the instructions supplied for the specific application.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Apply for Bursaries Closing in October 2026</h2>

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Choose bursaries you actually qualify for</h3>

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<p>Start with your field of study, year of study, academic performance, financial circumstances and any location or community requirements.</p>

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<p>A deadline directory is designed to help you discover opportunities. The individual bursary page should be your next step because it contains the detailed eligibility and application information.</p>

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<p>Application dates can change between publication and submission. Confirm the current deadline before submitting your application.</p>

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<p>Collect the documents requested by the bursary provider and make sure scans or certified copies meet the stated requirements.</p>

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<p>Some bursaries use online application portals, while others require forms, email submissions or another specified method. Follow the provider's instructions exactly.</p>

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<p>Save your application confirmation, reference number, submitted documents and important correspondence in case you need to follow up later.</p>

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<p>If you miss an October 2026 bursary deadline, do not assume that there are no other funding opportunities available.</p>

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<li>Check whether the provider has announced another application cycle.</li>

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<li>Look for bursaries with November or December deadlines.</li>

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<li>Check bursaries that accept applications throughout the year.</li>

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<li>Search for bursaries specifically related to your field of study.</li>

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<p>Grads24 also maintains resources for bursaries that remain open beyond a particular month, allowing students to continue searching after an individual deadline has passed.</p>

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<h2 id="resources" class="wp-block-heading">Bursary Resources and Related Guides</h2>

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<p>Searching by deadline is useful when an application date is approaching, but it should not be the only way you search for funding. You can also find opportunities by field of study, provider and category.</p>

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<li><a href="https://grads24.co.za/">Bursaries South Africa 2027</a> – Browse the wider Grads24 bursary directory.</li>

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<li><a href="https://grads24.co.za/government-bursaries-south-africa/">Government Bursaries South Africa 2027</a> – Find bursaries offered by government departments, municipalities and public entities.</li>

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<li><a href="https://grads24.co.za/engineering-bursaries-south-africa/">Engineering Bursaries South Africa 2027</a> – Search engineering funding by discipline and provider.</li>

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<li><a href="https://grads24.co.za/accounting-bursaries-south-africa/">Accounting Bursaries South Africa</a> – Find accounting, finance and Chartered Accountancy opportunities.</li>

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<li><a href="https://grads24.co.za/bursary-alerts/">Bursary Alerts</a> – Check for newly published bursaries and deadline updates.</li>

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<li><a href="https://grads24.co.za/south-africa-bursaries-open-all-year-round/">Bursaries Open All Year Round</a> – Useful if you have missed a fixed October deadline.</li>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why October 2026 Is Important for 2027 Bursary Applicants</h2>

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<p>Many bursaries for the <strong>2027 academic year</strong> are advertised months before the new academic year begins. As a result, students who wait until January 2027 to start searching may discover that some of the strongest funding opportunities have already closed.</p>

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<p>October is therefore an important point in the 2027 bursary application cycle. Students should not only search for bursaries closing during October but should also look ahead for opportunities with November and December deadlines.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bursaries Closing in October 2026: Current Status</h2>

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<p>At the time of the latest verification, the October deadline directory includes opportunities closing between <strong>3 October and 31 October 2026</strong>. The dates are not all identical, and some programmes have specific eligibility restrictions.</p>

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<p>For example, the Northern Cape Premier's Bursary Programme currently lists a <strong>31 October 2026</strong> closing date and states that no late applications will be considered. The programme is aimed at eligible unemployed youth from the Northern Cape pursuing a first qualification. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}</p>

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<p>The current October directory published by ZA Bursaries lists 12 principal bursary opportunities, including WFSA, PSSA, Tiso Foundation, AGSA, Etion Create, KPMG, Martin &amp; East, SAAFoST, ISFAP Undergraduate, ISFAP Postgraduate, SASMT and SAIV. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}</p>

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<p>Additional October opportunities can also appear on university funding boards and other bursary directories. For example, current funding information identifies the Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Programme as having a <strong>31 October 2026</strong> deadline for its 2027 cycle. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">October Bursaries vs Bursaries Closing in September</h2>

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<p>If you are still preparing applications, do not focus exclusively on October. Some major 2027 bursaries close before October begins. For example, current university funding information lists CSIR, FirstRand, Department of Agriculture and Amazon among opportunities with September deadlines. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}</p>

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<p>This means that your bursary search should operate as a rolling process: apply for September opportunities while preparing applications for October and later deadlines.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Frequently Asked Questions – Bursaries Closing in October 2026</h2>

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<p itemprop="text">Current October 2026 bursary listings include the Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa Bursary, PSSA Bursary, Tiso Foundation Bursary, AGSA Bursary, Etion Create Bursary, KPMG Bursary, Martin &amp; East, SAAFoST, ISFAP Undergraduate, ISFAP Postgraduate, SASMT and SAIV. Additional programmes may have October deadlines, so check the individual provider information before applying.</p>

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<h3 itemprop="name">Which bursaries close on 31 October 2026?</h3>

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<p itemprop="text">Current listings include the ISFAP Undergraduate Bursary, ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary, SASMT Bursaries and South African Institute of Valuers Bursary. The Northern Cape Premier's Bursary Programme and other independently published opportunities may also have a 31 October deadline.</p>

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<h3 itemprop="name">Which bursaries close on 30 October 2026?</h3>

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<p itemprop="text">The current October directory lists the KPMG Bursary, Martin &amp; East Gap Year and Bursary, and SAAFoST Bursary as closing on 30 October 2026.</p>

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<h3 itemprop="name">Which bursaries close early in October 2026?</h3>

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<p itemprop="text">The earliest currently listed October deadlines include the Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa Bursary on 3 October, the PSSA Bursary on 5 October and the Tiso Foundation Bursary on 8 October 2026.</p>

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<p itemprop="text">If the bursary provider states that applications close on that date, you should submit before the stated deadline. Do not assume that an application submitted late will be accepted, and do not wait until the final hours if documents or online verification are required.</p>

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<p itemprop="text">Search for bursaries closing later in the year, bursaries that accept applications throughout the year, university funding opportunities and other bursaries matching your field of study. You can also check whether the provider has announced a future application cycle.</p>

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<p itemprop="text">Use this Grads24 October 2026 deadline directory to identify opportunities, then open the relevant individual bursary article where available to check the detailed eligibility requirements, documents, funding information and application instructions.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">October 2026 Bursary Deadline Checklist</h2>

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<p>If none of the October opportunities match your qualification, do not stop searching. New bursaries can open throughout the year, while existing programmes may have different application cycles.</p>

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<li><a href="https://grads24.co.za/">View all Bursaries for 2027</a></li>

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<li><a href="https://grads24.co.za/government-bursaries-south-africa/">Government Bursaries South Africa 2027</a></li>

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SA BURSARIES CLOSING IN OCTOBER 2026 (see the list from https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursaries-closing-in-october-2026/)

SA BURSARIES WITH UNCONFIRMED CLOSING DATE (https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursaries-closing-in-october-2026/)

IMPROVING YOUR CHANCES WHEN YOU APPLY (in this section there will be the following listed below:

https://grads24.co.za/how-to-tell-if-a-bursary-is-a-scam/

https://grads24.co.za/step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-apply-for-bursaries-in-south-africa/

https://grads24.co.za/how-to-write-a-bursary-motivational-letter/

https://grads24.co.za/bursary-requirements-in-south-africa/

https://grads24.co.za/bursary-interview-question-and-answers-pdf/)

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Write me BURSARY NAME Bursary 2027 article that BEATS EVERY COMPETITOR on Google for BURSARY NAME Bursary 2027 keyword.

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Sasol Bursary South Africa 2024

ABOUT SASOL

Sasol was established in 1950 in South Africa and remain one of the country’s largest investors in capital projects, skills development and technological research and development.  The company is listed on the JSE in South Africa and on the New York Stock Exchange in the United States.

Sasol is an international integrated chemicals and energy company that leverages technologies and the expertise of 31 270 people working in 32 countries. The company develop and commercialise technologies, and build and operate world-scale facilities to produce a range of high-value product stream, including liquid fuels, chemicals and low-carbon electricity.

Sasol’s new value chain-based operating model came into effect in 2014. Towards this end, the Sasol Group is now organised into two upstream business units, three regional operating hubs, and four customer-facing strategic business units, supported by fit-for-purpose functions as reflected in the new Sasol website. 

SASOL BURSARY DESCRIPTION

The scarcity of talent in South Africa and globally make it essential for Sasol to ensure continuous availability of skills to sustain our growth. The Sasol programmes for South African youth are a critical talent lever to enable us to meet our strategic and transformation talent objectives.

Sasol has established a reputation in the market as an employer of choice and has been voted Employer of Choice in the Chemicals and Energy sector, by graduates on the SAGEA employer survey for five consecutive years.

To date Sasol has various programmes that enable the development of scholars and graduates.

BURSARY COVERS

• 100% of the prescribed university tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees.
• An amount equal to the average rate for accommodation in a single room at a university residence at the university at which the Sasol bursar is studying. This rate is determined by Sasol in conjunction with the university.
• An amount for meals based on three meals per day, as determined by the university.
• An amount of approximately R12 000,00 per annum, towards book and pocket money

Please note the following about the bursary cover: 

• Prescribed tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees are paid directly to the university.
• Students will be required to pay for any repeat subjects.
• Fees for accommodation are paid directly to the university if the student is staying in university-administered accommodation
• In cases where the student elects to stay in non-university administered accommodation, monies in lieu of accommodation and meals will be paid directly to the individual. In such instances, the amounts will be limited to that prescribed in point 2 above.
• Book and pocket money will be paid directly to the individual.
• Payments in respect of the above are made twice a year.
• The first payment is made at the beginning of the first semester, and the second payment is made at the beginning of the second semester.
• Full details of the payment process and the requirements which must be met are communicated to successful applicants once a bursary has been awarded.
• Successful applicants will be bound contractually to work at Sasol after graduation for a period equal to the tenure of the bursary.

BURSARIES AVAILABLE

Bursaries are only awarded in the following fields:

Engineering: 

• B.Eng./B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Control Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering 
• Mining Engineering

Science: 

• B.Sc. in Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Geology
• Metallurgy 
• Mathematics
• Operations Research 
• Statistics 

Please Note that an Honours degree is compulsory when pursuing all the Science fields.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicant must be a South African citizen

Applicants currently in Grade 12 or candidates in their 1st year of study this year must have the following:

• Mathematics 70%,
• Physical Science 70%,
• English 60%, 
• Must have obtained a pass in all other subjects.

Applicants who are currently enrolled for B.Sc. or B.Eng. (have completed at least the 1st year of study at a university) must have the following:

• A minimum of 50% in all subjects registered at University.

Note that priority is given to students with exceptional academic records.

HOW TO APPLY?

Once applicants are open applicants may apply online each year. No hard copies or e-mail applications will be accepted.

See below steps to follow when completing the bursary application form.

New User

1. Click here to apply or visit the About Sasol page, find the Now Open block and select Click Here to Apply
2. Select Register
3. Fill in the required details
4. Click on – Create New Account
5. You will receive an activation email, click on Activate Account
6. It will lead you to screen to verify your email and to create a password
7. Upon creation, you will be back on the login page
8. Enter your email and password
9. You have logged in
10. Click on South African Bursary Application (Top Left Corner)
11. Click on Undergraduate Applications
12. Supply required information
13. Read the disclaimer
14. Accept the disclaimer to proceed by clicking on the white button turning it blue
15. You can exit the page once you receive a response on your application (which will also be emailed to you)
16. Previously Registered
17. Click on Login
18. Supply login information
19. The form will take you to the section you have not completed
20. Forgot Password
21. Click on Request New Password
22. Supply email address you registered with
23. A password reset will be mailed to original registered email address
24. Once you receive your password via email, continue with login process

General Notes

• Make sure to fill in required sections.
• Each completed section will have a blue mark on the navigation at the top.
• The Save and Continue button allocated at the bottom of each section enables you to save your data. Click on this button before you exit or continue to the next section.
• If a section is incomplete and you click Submit, the page will give you error messages.
• You may log out from the application form and use the login screen to complete your application form at a later stage before date of closure.
• You will not be able to edit sections that you have submitted.
• If you need to make changes to sections email Berlyne.Rasool@adcorpgroup.com for assistance.
• Submit Application Form
• Only once you have completed all required information, you will be allowed to submit your bursary application.
• Remember to click on the button to accept the disclaimer.
• If you have any queries contact 0860 106 235 or email Berlyne.Rasool@adcorpgroup.com

Notice:

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Applications by e-mail and/or not submitted via the Sasol bursaries website will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE

31 January 2024

CONTACT DETAILS

Office hours:  08:00 – 16:30

Berlyne Rasool 

Email: berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com 

Tel: 086 010 6235

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT  SASOL IF THE BURSARY IS CLOSED