Student funding

Santam bursary 2027

Santam bursary 2027: A current insurance-sector bursary for South African students entering later undergraduate, honours or postgraduate-diploma study in selected scarce skills during 2027. 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 studying a listed qualification and normally entering second year through honours in 2027. The published academic threshold is at least 65% in the undergraduate degree and latest mid-year examinations, with additional agriculture criteria and preference under employment-equity policy.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Capped registration and tuition, accommodation costs, learning material, a laptop, monthly allowance and travel or transport allowance.

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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.

2

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

Santam Bursary Programme 2027 questions

Who should check Santam Bursary Programme 2027?

Applicants must be South African citizens studying a listed qualification and normally entering second year through honours in 2027. The published academic threshold is at least 65% in the undergraduate degree and latest mid-year examinations, with additional agriculture criteria and preference under employment-equity policy.

What can Santam Bursary Programme 2027 pay for?

Capped registration and tuition, accommodation costs, learning material, a laptop, monthly allowance and travel or transport allowance.

Is Santam Bursary Programme 2027 open now?

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