Student funding

AWS bursary 2027

AWS bursary 2027: A current full-cost technology-sector bursary for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students, with priority for students with disabilities and named partner groups. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked South Africa2027 applications open · deadline
Short answer

Applicants must be South African citizens with academic and leadership potential. The usual thresholds are 65% Mathematics and English in matric and above 65% at university. Listed computing, engineering, finance, education and medicine programmes qualify; students with disabilities may apply across all fields and study levels.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Capped tuition, residence or private accommodation, subsistence, stationery, books and a personal computer.

undergraduatehonourspostgraduate diplomamasterscomputer scienceinformation technologyengineeringaccountingfinancemathematics educationscience educationmedicineall fields for students with disabilities

What to do

Apply before the published deadline

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Check how this route works2027 applications open; published deadline 30 September 2026. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Use the official applicationOpen the provider route on this page and use its own form or portal before the published deadline.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

AWS Skills Development Bursary 2027 questions

Who should check AWS Skills Development Bursary 2027?

Applicants must be South African citizens with academic and leadership potential. The usual thresholds are 65% Mathematics and English in matric and above 65% at university. Listed computing, engineering, finance, education and medicine programmes qualify; students with disabilities may apply across all fields and study levels.

What can AWS Skills Development Bursary 2027 pay for?

Capped tuition, residence or private accommodation, subsistence, stationery, books and a personal computer.

Is AWS Skills Development Bursary 2027 open now?

2027 applications open. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.