If you are looking for bursaries closing in January 2026, this guide is for you. January is one of the most important months for bursary applications in South Africa, with many government departments, municipalities, SETAs, and private companies finalising their funding selections early in the year.
Missing a January deadline could mean losing out on financial support for the entire 2026 academic year. Below is a comprehensive, regularly updated list of bursaries closing in January, as well as bursaries with unconfirmed or open-ended deadlines.
Confirmed List of Bursaries Closing in January 2026
Below is the official list of bursaries closing in January 2026 in South Africa, grouped by closing date.
Bursaries Closing Early January 2026
- Gold One Bursary – Closing: 2 January 2026
- Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) Bursary – Closing: 2 January 2026
- STET Bursary – Closing: 5 January 2026
- Department of Human Settlements Scholarship – Closing: 7 January 2026
Bursaries Closing Mid-January 2026
- Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary – Closing: 9 January 2026
- Marula Bursary – Closing: 9 January 2026
- Nestlé Future Talent Bursary – Closing: 9 January 2026
- Traxtion Bursary – Closing: 9 January 2026
- Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Bursary – Closing: 14 January 2026
- GrandWest Bursary – Closing: 15 January 2026
- Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary – Closing: 15 January 2026
- SAIPA Scholarship – Closing: 15 January 2026
- Free State Office of the Premier Bursary – Closing: 16 January 2026
- Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary – Closing: 16 January 2026
Bursaries Closing Late January 2026
- ACWA Power Bursary – Closing: 19 January 2026
- Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality Bursary – Closing: 20 January 2026
- Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary – Closing: 20 January 2026
- Council for Geoscience (CGS) Bursary – Closing: 23 January 2026
- Grassroots Youth Development Bursary – Closing: 23 January 2026
- African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) Bursary – Closing: 30 January 2026
- CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary – Closing: 30 January 2026
- Greater Letaba Municipality Bursary – Closing: 30 January 2026
- Lephalale Municipality Bursary – Closing: 30 January 2026
- SASSETA Bursary – Closing: 30 January 2026
- West Wits Mining Bursary – Closing: 30 January 2026
Bursaries Closing on 31 January 2026
- ATNS Bursary – Closing: 31 January 2026
- Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary – Closing: 31 January 2026
- Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Bursary – Closing: 31 January 2026
- KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary – Closing: 31 January 2026
- SAFRIPOL Community Bursary – Closing: 31 January 2026
- weFEEDsa / MANCOSA Bursary – Closing: 31 January 2026 (extended)
Bursaries With Unconfirmed Closing Dates
The following South African bursaries may still be open, but their January 2026 deadlines have not yet been officially confirmed:
- Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) Bursary
- Heribert Nasch Bursary
- Hulamin Bursary
- JG Afrika Bursary
- Kearney Bursary
- Moshal Scholarship Programme
- Milkor Bursary
- Mineral Processing Guru (MPG) Bursary
- PG Group Bursary
- Shell Bursary
- WBHO Bursary
- Worley Bursary
- WSP Bursary
Bursaries Open All Year
If you miss bursaries closing in January, consider these bursaries that accept applications throughout the year:
- Advance Africa Scholarship
- BBD Bursary
- Career Wise Bursaries
- MINDS Scholarship
- TTI Bursary
- Bester Bursary & Graduate Development Programme
Important Tips for Applying
Before applying, make sure you:
- Submit applications before January deadlines
- Upload certified documents (ID, academic results, proof of residence)
- Meet field-of-study and residency requirements
- Apply to multiple bursaries to improve your chances
- Use only official websites and verified emails to avoid scams
Stay Updated on Bursaries
This page is regularly updated with new bursaries. Please remember to check back often, as additional funding opportunities may still be announced.
Applying on time could change your future – don’t miss bursaries closing in January 2026.