Numerous bursary opportunities are now open for applications in 2025, providing financial support to help you achieve your postgraduate goals. Bursaries can significantly ease the financial burden of postgraduate studies, allowing you to focus on your academic pursuits without undue stress.
In this article, we look at some bursaries for 2025 postgraduate which are now available.
2025 Postgrad Bursaries
Funza Lushaka Bursary
Applications to benefit from the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme are now open for the 2025 academic year. This is the perfect bursary for teaching courses as it covers the Bachelor of Education and the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).
The Funza Lushaka Bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation including meals, learning materials and they provide a monthly living allowance for living expenses.
Closing date: 26 January
Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme ISFAP Bursaries
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme, which we also know as ISFAP, has now opened bursary applications for the 2025 academic year. ISFAP provides bursaries to missing middle students who want to study towards an postgraduate qualification.
Successful applicants will receive a funding package that includes tuition, accommodation and monthly allowances as well as wraparound support. Wraparound support includes things like mentorship, coaching, extra tutorials, academic support, financial support, accommodation support and even peer-to-peer learning.
Closing date: 31 October
Unisa Postgraduate Bursaries
Unisa is offering Postgraduate Diploma and Honours bursaries for the 2025 academic year.
The postgraduate diploma and honours bursary aim to assist qualifying South African Unisa alumni students with their Unisa tuition fees, thus enabling them to register and complete their qualifications.
Closing date: 31 December
Roggeveld Wind Power Bursary Programme
Roggeveld Wind Power invites bursary applications from prospective and current students at public and accredited private South African institutions of higher learning (FETCs, Universities of Technology and Universities).
Closing date: 31 October
Many postgraduate bursaries offer opportunities to connect with industry professionals and potential employers. Some bursaries include mentorship programmes or academic support services to help you succeed.
Applying for bursaries can be a competitive process and it's advised to not get discouraged if you don't receive a bursary from your first choice. Keep researching and applying to increase your chances of success.
