Bursaries For Private Schools In South Africa (2024)

The ordinary expectation is that students who enroll in private institutions are rich, and therefore do not need financial assistance to complete their education. However, sometimes a person’s circumstances can change, and a person who was once financially secure can suddenly find himself vulnerable, and at risk of losing his education. So what happens then?

Luckily, there are a few bursary schemes open for students of private institutions in South Africa. The question now is what they require, and how to successfully apply and be accepted to receive the funding. In the following paragraphs, we highlight these bursary schemes and tell you what to do, and what to avoid in order to get approved.

Bursaries For Private Schools In South Africa

Club Magazine Bursary

The Club Magazine Bursary is a funding programme for students designed by Club Magazine. This bursary pays out to successful applicants the sum of R15,000 as financial assistance to enable them complete their education. This bursary can only be used to pay tuition.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be South African citizens.

Applicants or their immediate family members must have active subscriptions to Club Magazine.

Applicants must not have received a bursary from Club Magazine within the last 36 months.

Applicants must be registered to a South African tertiary institution.

How to Apply:

Applications are done online. Please visit the registration page: https://www.mytfgmedia.co.za/clubx-bursary/ 

Applicants must provide their residential address, as well as postal code and province.

Please provide your accurate information, starting with your name, cell number, and email address.

Applicants must provide valid ID numbers. 

Applicants must provide their school, as well as their Grade or Year of Study.

Applicants should also provide their school’s account number.

For Further Information:

For more information please contact the bursary office of Club Magazine via phone; 021 937 4429

South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) Bursary

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is an independent company, controlled by the South African government. The company’s focus is to finance, expand, improve, and maintain South Africa’s national road network. 

The SANRAL bursary, therefore, is aimed at empowering management and engineering talents by providing financial aid to promising students, so as to guarantee growth in the country’s talent pool. The bursary award will cover Registration fees, Tuition fees, Accommodation, Study equipment, Prescribed books, and Food allowance. 

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be South African nationals.

Applicants who are in university must score a 60% overall average.

Applicants must be currently registered or at least accepted to study at one of the recognized Institutions of higher learning in South Africa.

If Applicants are 1st-year students, they must have achieved at least 70% in Mathematics and Science.

Applicants must not be currently receiving any other financial assistance or bursary funding from another donor.

How to Apply: 

Download and complete the SANRAL Bursary Application Form from the online source: https://www.nra.co.za/about-us/human-resources/bursaries/

Fill the form with accurate information.

Send your completed application form via email to: externalbursaries@nra.co.za

Provide Letters Of Motivation: from your parents and from yourself.

Also Provide Certified Copies Of:

Your recent results, Your ID document or birth certificate, Your parents’ ID documents, and your Proof Of Residence.

Citrus Academy Bursary Fund

Citrus fruit growing is a vital component of the South African agricultural sector. As the country continues to be known internationally as a major Citrus Grower, there is a need to take steps to secure this position. The Citrus Academy is a non-profit company controlled by the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGASA). The focus of this academy is to improve human resource development and to establish more opportunities for employment and economic empowerment.

The Citrus Academy Bursary Fund is designed to provide financial assistance to students interested in the following fields; Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Horticulture, Soil Science, Crop Production, Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Plant Production.

The bursary award covers expenses such as Tuition fees, Accommodation, Books and other stationery, Transportation, and Meals.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be citizens of South Africa, Zimbabwe, or Swaziland.

Applicants must have completed Matric.

 Applicants must be currently studying towards one of the fields of study mentioned above.

 Applicants must have a good academic record

 Disabled or disadvantaged students are welcome to apply.

How to Apply:

Applications are done online: go to the website:  https://citrusacademy.org.za/apply-for-a-bursary/ to register. Please ensure you provide accurate information. Applicants must also submit clear copies of the following supporting documents, in order to complete the application process.

 A certified copy of an ID document.

A certified copy of the applicant’s secondary education results. 

A certified copy of the applicant’s most recent tertiary exam results.

Applicants are also required to provide a motivational essay wherein they explain why they want to study further, their background in agriculture, and how they plan to give back to the citrus industry after completion of their studies.

SAMSTIP Teacher Internship Bursaries 2022

SAMSTIP Teacher Internship Bursaries is a bursary scheme initiated by SAMSTIP which is the umbrella body of Mathematics and Science Teachers in South Africa. The focus of this body is to promote the study of mathematics and science and ameliorate the shortage of qualified teachers in these fields.

The SAMSTIP Teacher Internship Bursary is designed to provide financial aid to aspiring Mathematics and Science teachers, particularly Senior and Further Education and Training teachers. This bursary scheme covers Tuition fees, Textbooks, Accommodation, Transport, and a small monthly stipend.

Eligibility Requirements:

 Applicants must be students in tertiary institutions who are in their final year, and they must have credits in Mathematics, Natural Science, Life Science, or Physical Science. 

 Applicants must be citizens of South Africa, and must also below thirty years old. 

Applicants must also have a clean criminal record.

How to Apply:

The applications are to be made online by visiting https://www.samstip.org/intern-applications-for-2022/. When applying for the bursary, please provide the correct information. You must also provide certified copies of your identity document, the certified copy of your matric certificate, Certified copy of your current tertiary record if you are in a tertiary institution.

You may also contact lesibal@isasa.org to find out more about making your applications by hand, and to make other enquires.  

About Adidas SA X Red & Yellow Creative Business School Bursary

Adidas is a well-known maker of sports kits. Adidas is an international brand, originating from Germany, but operating in so many countries of the world. The company has been constantly growing its presence in South Africa. The Adidas SA X Red & Yellow Creative Business School Bursary is designed to provide financial assistance to deserving and equally talented students to study 1-year Advanced Diploma courses in Marketing & Advertising Communications. The bursary is also open to students pursuing a Higher Certificate in Digital Content. The bursary covers the Supply of Adidas products, A laptop provided by Red & Yellow Creative Business School, Adidas Mentorship, A stipend each month for books, transport, and other expenses.

 Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have a strong academic record

Applicants must be studying Marketing & Advertising Communications (NQF 7) or Digital Content (NQF 5)

How to Apply:

The first step is to send an email to fulltime@redandyellow.co.za

Applicants must write #adidasxred&yellow in the subject line of their emails. The organizers will then reply with a step-by-step guide.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Bursary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is a multinational company founded in America, that focuses builds computer hardware and software. The company provides services like support, storage, networking, consulting, and servers. The company offers bursaries to deserving students in the field of Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Marketing, and Information Systems.

The bursary provides Tuition fees (full), Accommodation, Book allowance, Meals.

How to Apply: 

Applications are done online; applicants should apply at https://careerwise.co.za/bursaries/online-application/.

As part of the application process, applicants must provide the following documents: Proof of Registration for Academic Year 2021, Fees Account Statement for Academic Year 2021 from the University, A copy of an ID document, Complete Academic Record including Matric.

Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust Bursary

Epilepsy SA is the top recognized national organisation in the country which offers specialised services to persons with epilepsy. The group focuses on developing and improving the quality of life of persons living with epilepsy. 

The Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust bursaries provide financial aid to students with epilepsy. This bursary fund provides partial financial aid, and does not pay for the full cost of tuition, neither does it cover residential and other expenses.

 The bursary is awarded for one year, but students can reapply every year. 

Eligibility Requirements:

 Applicants must be individuals with epilepsy who have been accepted to study at any tertiary institution.

 Applicants must have proven financial needs.

 Applicants must have good academic records.

 Applicants must be involved in the community. 

How to Apply:

 Download the Epilepsy SA Bursary Application Form, and fill it.

 Please ensure that you provide the correct information, and also attach certified copies of the following support documents:

Provide your South African ID.

Provide your High School exam results.

 Provide Proof of Acceptance for Admission.

Provide proof of household income.

 Most importantly provide proof of having epilepsy.

 Provide proof of Epilepsy SA membership.

 You may get more information by emailing the national director of the Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust Bursary via:  nationaldirector.no@epilepsy.org.za .

Related:

• NSFAS Funding/Bursary Requirements
• List Of Teaching Bursaries In South Africa
• List Of Bursaries For Medicine In South Africa

Conclusion

Bursary schemes that are open for students of private institutions may not really mention private institutions by name; however, when you go through their stipulations, they only restrict their bursaries to non-South African citizens, or people outside the demographics of the services of their various institutions and organizations. We, therefore, urge you to take advantage of these bursary schemes and apply immediately.