Applicants must be South African citizens admitted to a public institution, normally come from a household earning R350,000 to R600,000 and maintain at least 65%, with disability exceptions. The main fields are IT, Computer Science and Accounting; qualifying students with disabilities may study other fields and levels.
What it may cover
Funding and study level
Capped tuition, residence or private accommodation, stationery, books, an allowance and a laptop; the fund can also cover current fees and historical study debt.
What to do
Apply before the published deadline
Check how this route works2027 applications open; published deadline 30 September 2026. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.
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.
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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Direct answers
Sage External Bursary 2027 questions
Who should check Sage External Bursary 2027?
Applicants must be South African citizens admitted to a public institution, normally come from a household earning R350,000 to R600,000 and maintain at least 65%, with disability exceptions. The main fields are IT, Computer Science and Accounting; qualifying students with disabilities may study other fields and levels.
What can Sage External Bursary 2027 pay for?
Capped tuition, residence or private accommodation, stationery, books, an allowance and a laptop; the fund can also cover current fees and historical study debt.
Is Sage External Bursary 2027 open now?
2027 applications open. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.