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Private company bursaries
► Fine Music Radio 2026 Bursary (Applied and Visual Art)
Study fields:
Applied and Visual Art
Qualification Sponsored:
Fine Music
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Closing Date
12 June 2026
► Sanlam Actuarial Bursary (Numerical &Financial)
Study fields:
Numerical &Financial
Qualification Sponsored:
Actuarial Science
Requirements:
Undergraduate Studies
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Academic results:
- Full academic Transcripts
- Proof of registration and/or Fee Statement
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of ID
- Comprehensive CV focusing on Academics, Extra-mural activities and Leadership skills
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A motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:
- In your own words, can you describe what an actuary does?
- Why do you want to study actuarial science?
- Why do you believe you have what it takes to become an actuary?
- Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?
- If you are not successful at becoming an actuary, what other career paths are you considering?
School-leaving learners who intend to study Actuarial Science in 2027
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Academic results:
- Final 2025 Grade 11 results
- Grade 12 mid-year 2026 results
- NBT results (only if available)
- Final grade 12 results may be used as determining factor
- An above 90% score in Mathematics and an overall A aggregate
- Comprehensive CV focusing on Academics, Extra-mural activities and Leadership skills
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A motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:
- In your own words, can you describe what an actuary does?
- Why do you want to study actuarial science?
- Why do you believe you have what it takes to become an actuary?
- Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?
- If you are not successful at becoming an actuary, what other career paths are you considering?
Apply online at :
Closing Date
30 June 2026
► Sappi Engineering Bursary (Engineering)
Study fields:
Engineering
Qualification Sponsored:
- Chemical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Civil Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Electrical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Forestry and Wood Science (BSc)
- Industrial Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Mechatronics Engineering (BSc or BEng)
Requirements:
- You must be a South African citizen between the ages of 17 and 25 years old
- You must have completed in Matric or currently be in Matric
- Your must have achieved more than 70% for Maths (not Maths Lit), 70% for Physical Science and 60% for English in Matric or Grade 11 if you are currently in Matric
- You must intend to study full time at a university supported by Sappi for Engineering studies
Apply online at :
Closing Date
30 September 2026
► Shoprite Bursary - SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme (Numerical &Financial)
Study fields:
Numerical &Financial
Qualification Sponsored:
BCom Accounting, BAcc (CA stream) degree
Requirements:
- 65%+ Aggregate
- 2nd, 3rd, 4th academic year/PGDA,CTA
- South African citizens
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27 years old and younger
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Closing Date
31 May 2026
► Shoprite Retail Business Management Bursary (Various Fields)
Study fields:
Various Fields
Qualification Sponsored:
Diploma in Retail Business Management
Requirements:
- 60%+ Aggregate
- 2nd, 3rd & 4th (Advanced Diploma) academic year
- South African citizen
- 27 years old and younger
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Closing Date
31 May 2026
► Shoprite Supply Chain & Logistics Bursary (Various Fields)
Study fields:
Various Fields
Qualification Sponsored:
- BCom in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/BSc Operational Research
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management
Requirements:
- 60%+ Aggregate
- 2nd, 3rd or 4th academic year
- SA citizen
- 27 years old and younger
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Closing Date
31 May 2026
