Funza Lushaka Bursary 2027 Applications to Open Soon: DBE Invites Future Teachers to Prepare for October Applications

South Africans who dream of becoming qualified teachers are encouraged to begin preparing for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme 2027, one of the country’s largest teacher funding initiatives. According to information released by the Free State Department of Education, applications for the online bursary programme are expected to open on 1 October 2026 through the … Read more

Wilmar SA Bursary 2027 Applications Now Open: Final-Year Students Can Receive Full Study Funding

Category: Bursaries | Higher Education | Graduate FundingReading Time: 9 Minutes South African university students approaching their final year of undergraduate studies have an opportunity to secure financial support through the Wilmar SA Bursary Programme 2027. The bursary is designed to assist academically deserving students from historically disadvantaged and underprivileged backgrounds who are pursuing qualifications … Read more

Hortgro Bursary 2027 Applications Open for South African Students Studying Agriculture and Science

Category: Bursaries | Agriculture | Higher EducationReading Time: 9 Minutes Students who dream of building a career in South Africa’s agricultural industry now have an opportunity to secure funding for their studies. Hortgro has officially opened applications for its 2027 Bursary Programme, supporting students pursuing qualifications that will contribute to the future of the country’s … Read more

SAFETP Opens Applications for 2027 Epidemiology Programme

South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme Opens Applications for 2027 Intake Public Health Professionals Invited to Apply for Prestigious SAFETP Residency Programme The South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme (SAFETP) has officially opened applications for its 2027 intake, offering health professionals an opportunity to develop advanced epidemiology, outbreak investigation, disease surveillance, and public health leadership … Read more

AI Is Already Transforming South African Classrooms — But Schools Need Clear Rules Before It’s Too Late

Experts Warn That Without Strong Governance, Artificial Intelligence Could Deepen Risks in Education Instead of Solving Them Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept for South African schools. From teachers experimenting with AI-powered lesson planning tools to learners using chatbots for homework assistance, the technology has already become part of everyday education. The … Read more

MAD Leadership Foundation Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications for Future South African Leaders

Three Scholarship Opportunities Available | Applications Close 26 July 2026 South African learners and students with strong academic potential and a passion for leadership now have an opportunity to access life-changing educational support through the MAD Leadership Foundation Scholarship Programme 2027. The foundation has officially opened applications for its 2027 scholarships, offering support to high … Read more

Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications for South African Postgraduate Students

Funding Available for Master’s, Doctoral, Postdoctoral and Sabbatical Studies | Applications Close 31 August 2026 South African graduates planning to further their studies in 2027 have an opportunity to access one of the country’s most respected postgraduate funding programmes. The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) has officially opened applications for its 2027 Scholarship Programme, offering financial … Read more

BANKSETA Opens 2026 Funding Window for TVET and University of Technology Students Across South Africa

By Phindile ZwanePublished: June 2026 BANKSETA Announces Major Workplace Learning Funding Opportunity for TVET and University Students South African students pursuing technical and vocational qualifications could benefit from expanded workplace learning opportunities following the launch of the BANKSETA 2026 Funding Window for Universities of Technology (UoTs) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges. … Read more

MAD Leadership Scholarship 2027 Opens Applications for South African Learners and Students

The Make a Difference Leadership Foundation (MAD) has officially opened applications for its 2027 scholarship programme, offering financial and leadership development support to South African high school learners and university students. The scholarship programme aims to identify young South Africans who demonstrate academic potential, leadership qualities, and a commitment to making a positive impact in … Read more

Youth Month 2026: South Africa Youth Unemployment Falls As Skills Reform Underway

Youth Month 2026

South Africa’s Youth Month 2026 coincides with the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising – and the country’s youth unemployment challenge is far from resolution, despite policymakers focusing heavily on skills-development reforms. Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) labour-market figures for the first quarter of 2026 reveal why skills are so integral to South Africa’s … Read more