If you are aiming to continue your education in 2025, applying for a bursary is an intelligent way to secure financial support. Bursaries provide vital assistance to students who have shown strong academic results, are dedicated to their studies, and need financial help. This financial backing allows you to concentrate on your studies without the stress of covering educational expenses.
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Why Apply for a Bursary?
Bursaries are more than just financial help, they are an investment in your future. They are usually awarded to students who can demonstrate financial need and have achieved good academic performance.
If you meet these criteria, you may be eligible for bursaries that can cover tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks, and sometimes even living expenses. The specifics depend on the bursary program.
SA Bursaries – A Valuable Resource
SA Bursaries is the largest bursary website in South Africa, offering a detailed list of bursaries that you can apply for, with many deadlines approaching in August 2024. This resource is incredibly useful for students, providing all the necessary information for each bursary, including who is eligible, how to apply, what documents are needed, and how to contact the bursary providers.
Important Note: You must submit your bursary applications before the specified deadlines. Late applications will not be considered.
Key Considerations
Most of the bursaries listed are specifically for South African citizens who have either finished their Matric or are in their final year. Applicants must also show strong academic results and demonstrate financial need.
Bursaries Closing in August 2024
Below is a detailed list of bursaries with deadlines in August 2024. The list includes the name of each bursary and its respective closing date, arranged in a different order:
- Vodacom Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- VKB Group Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- UFS Bursary: Star of Stars Competition – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- UCT Online High School Scholarship – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- South African Road Federation (SARF) Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- South African Actuaries Development Programme (SAADP) Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship – Closing Date: 31 August 2024 (Varies by University)
- Sappi Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- SAICA Thuthuka Bursary Fund – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- Old Mutual Education Trust (OMET) Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- Nedbank Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024 (Extended)
- Momentum Metropolitan Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- Mediclinic Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- Masakh’iSizwe (MiS) Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- Haw & Inglis (H&I) Gap Year and Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- DSI-CSIR Bursary – Closing Date: 31 August 2024
- Varsity College Scholarship – Closing Date: 30 August 2024
- UCT International and Refugee Scholarship – Closing Date: 30 August 2024
- SBF High School Scholarship – Closing Date: 30 August 2024
- Sasol Foundation Bursary – Closing Date: 30 August 2024
- Liberty Bursary – Closing Date: 30 August 2024
- Cape Audio College Bursary – Closing Date: 30 August 2024
- Netwerk24 Scholarship – Closing Date: 23 August 2024
- Tronox Bursary – Closing Date: 22 August 2024
- SARAO Postgraduate Scholarship – Closing Date: 20 August 2024
- SANParks Bursary – Closing Date: 17 August 2024
- South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) Bursary – Closing Date: 16 August 2024
- Chery South Africa Scholarship Challenge – Closing Date: 16 August 2024
- Stellenbosch University GEM Scholarship – Closing Date: 15 August 2024
- National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) Bursary – Closing Date: 15 August 2024
- Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Bursary – Closing Date: 15 August 2024
- Hortgro Bursary – Closing Date: 15 August 2024
- Capitec Bursary – Closing Date: 15 August 2024
- TWK Agri Bursary – Closing Date: 12 August 2024
- Stellenbosch University Lisa Maskell Scholarship – Closing Date: 9 August 2024 (Extended)
- Afrimat Bursary – Closing Date: 8 August 2024
- UFS & Media24: Matriculant of the Year Bursary Competition – Closing Date: 2 August 2024
- Rhodes Trust Scholarship – Closing Date: 1 August 2024
Ongoing Bursary Applications
The following bursaries accept applications throughout the year and do not have a fixed closing date:
- TTI Bursary
- MINDS Scholarship
- Career Wise Bursaries
- BBD Bursary
- Advance Africa Scholarship
How to Apply
To apply for these bursaries, visit the SA Bursaries website. Once there, browse through the available options and select the bursary that fits your needs. The site provides direct links to application forms and clear instructions on completing the process. You can also find contact details for further assistance if you have any questions.
Conclusion
Getting a bursary is a great way to ease the financial burden of your studies. With the August 2024 deadlines coming up soon, it is crucial to get started now. Before you apply, double-check the eligibility requirements and make sure all your documents are in order. I wish you the best in your application process!
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