The South African government offers a wide range of bursaries across various departments, including Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Basic Education, Health, Home Affairs, Labour, Public Works, Trade and Industry, and many more.
To be eligible for these bursaries, students must generally meet the following minimum criteria. However, additional specific requirements may apply to each bursary program, so it’s important to review the details for each one:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must either be in your final year of high school (Matric) with strong academic performance or have already completed Matric with good results.
- You must be studying or accepted to study in fields that are in high demand.
- Some bursaries may require that applicants reside in a particular region.
Here is a List of Bursaries in the Government Field For 2025:
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
The Department of Cooperative Governance
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury
Northern Cape Provincial Government
Sasol Bursary