Opportunities South Africans Should Know About Today – 10 August 2026

Today’s verified roundup contains eight opportunities that were checked against official provider pages on 10 August 2026. The selection is weighted towards bursaries because these were the strongest listings with clear current deadlines and working first-party application information. Compensation or funding values are shown as “Not specified” where the provider does not publish a fixed amount.

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Bursaries and undergraduate funding

National Treasury 2027 External Bursary

• Location: Nationwide
• Qualification: Study fields and academic criteria in the official advert
• Experience: Not specified
• Funding: As set out in the official bursary conditions
• Closing date: 30 September 2026
• Documents: Official application form and the supporting documents required in the advert

Apply on Official Website

South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme 2027

• Location: Nationwide
• Qualification: First-year undergraduate study in 2027 in eligible fields connected to the SARB’s work
• Experience: Not specified
• Funding: As specified in the official scheme document
• Closing date: 30 September 2026
• Documents: Official application form and supporting evidence listed by SARB

Apply on Official Website

Investec 2027 High School Bursary Programme

• Location: Nationwide
• Qualification: South African learners entering Grades 10, 11 or 12 in 2027; financial need and academic potential, including Pure Mathematics criteria
• Experience: Not applicable
• Funding: School bursary support under the published conditions
• Closing date: 30 September 2026
• Documents: Academic results, identity and household information required by the application platform

Apply on Official Website

Stellenbosch University 2027 undergraduate funding

• Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Qualification: Eligible current undergraduate students; prospective students have a separate later window
• Experience: Not applicable
• Funding: Varies by funding opportunity
• Closing date for current students: 30 September 2026
• Documents: Follow the university funding portal for the applicable opportunity

Apply on Official Website

StudyTrust 2027 bursary applications

• Location: Nationwide
• Qualification: Varies by sponsor; university, university of technology, selected TVET/agricultural college and one high-school route are described
• Experience: Not applicable
• Funding: Varies by sponsor
• Closing date: Most applications close 30 September 2026; verify the chosen sponsor
• Documents: ID, academic records, proof of address where relevant, proof of household income and a clear photograph

Apply on Official Website

CSIR 2027 Bursary Programme

• Location: Nationwide
• Qualification: Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in CSIR priority fields at a South African public university
• Experience: Applicants may not be permanently employed by the CSIR or another organisation
• Funding: Full-cost support under the programme conditions
• Closing date: 15 September 2026
• Documents: Use the official guidelines and application route

Apply on Official Website

CSIR–Sasol Foundation 2027 Bursary Programme

• Location: Nationwide
• Qualification: Eligible undergraduate science, engineering and technology study under the scheme guidelines
• Experience: See official criteria
• Funding: As specified by the programme
• Closing date: 15 September 2026
• Documents: Use the official guidelines and application route

Apply on Official Website

Business support

AISI Sector-Wide Technology Development and Accreditation Programme

• Location: Nationwide
• Organisation: Aerospace Industry Support Initiative, hosted by the CSIR
• Eligibility: Qualifying South African advanced-manufacturing SMMEs and larger enterprises
• Support: Standards and accreditation support and technology enhancement; no fixed cash amount published
• Closing date: 25 March 2027 at 16:30; applications are evaluated monthly
• Documents: Terms of reference and official application template

Apply on Official Website

Before you apply

Read the complete official criteria, use your own truthful information, and keep proof of submission. For bursary essays, StudyTrust explicitly says applicants must write in their own voice rather than submit AI-written essays. Browse the Jobs and Opportunities hub for future verified listings.