External Bursaries

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Amazon Recruitment Bursary

Closing Date: Ongoing - No closing date.

StudyTrust, on behalf of Amazon, invites current Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering undergraduate students who will in 2026 be entering into their final year of a three-year degree OR the third year of a four-year degree, to apply for this bursary. Applicants should intend to continue studying for an Honours degree in 2027 (after completing the internship) and have a keen interest in software development engineering.

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BBD Bursary Programme

Closing Date: Not applicable - Available all year round.

Calling all talented students who are currently studying within the Information Technology (IT) field. BBD’s Bursary & Beyond Programme is designed as your opportunity to launch a successful career in software development by providing you with what you need to excel.

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CareerWise Bursary Services

Closing Date: TBC

Accounting (CA and non-CA), Communications, Computer Science, Economics, Financial Management, Food Technology, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Information Systems and Marketing Management.

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City of Joburg

Closing Date: 31-Oct-2025

Students studying Marketing, IT and Finance residing in Johanessburg

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18TWENTY8 Organisation

Closing Date: TBC

The 18twenty8 bursary programme for the 2025 academic year is open to female students who want to pursue or are pursuing an undergraduate/postgraduate qualification in ANY FIELD OF STUDY.

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For Coloured Girls Bursary Foundation

Closing Date: TBC

Bursary opportunity for mixed race female students. This bursary aims to support and uplift young women in their educational pursuits.

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GABS Bursary Programme

Closing Date: TBC

Bursary opportunity for Computer Science.

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The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2026 Intake (East London)

Closing Date: 28-Nov-2025

The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2026 Intake (East London) invites outstanding academic achievers in Grade 12 and Tertiary Students to apply for their bursary programme.

Applicants who reside in the Eastern Cape region will have an added advantage when applying.

Fields of Study are Information Technology / Software Development, Finance / Accounting / Economics.

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RBM Bursary

Closing Date: TBC

Rio Tinto’s South African operation, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in KwaZulu-Natal, invites applications for our 2026 Bursary Programme. We are seeking enthusiastic students pursuing studies in the following disciplines:

Fields of Study
Computer Science, Data Science, Psychology, Journalism, Media and Communication, Economics, Commerce, Finance, B.A (Law).

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The Steve Kearney bursary programme:

Closing Date: TBC

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