AfriHack 2026: Pan-African Hackathon for Technology Students in Johannesburg and Cape Town Technology students looking for a practical way to test their skills, collaborate with other innovators and gain exposure to real-world business problems can consider AfriHack 2026. The annual hackathon, organised by Empiras Global, is returning in 2026 for its third edition. The programme is designed to bring together …

NYDA Grant Programme 2026: Requirements, Funding, Eligibility and How to Apply Young South Africans with promising business ideas or early-stage enterprises can apply for support through the NYDA Grant Programme 2026. The programme is designed to help young entrepreneurs establish or grow businesses by providing financial support alongside business development services. The National Youth Development Agency says the programme focuses …

School of Computer Science Scholarship 2026 at the University of Leeds: £21,805 per year for 3.5 years Become an innovator in the School of Computer Science at the University of Leeds!For the 2026/27 entry, the School of Computer Science at the University of Leeds is offering 1 talented budding researcher the opportunity to join its thriving community of leading researchers.This …

ARES International Training Scholarships 2027-2028 The 2025-2026 scholarship call for applications is now open! Permanent resident of an ARES partner country? Do you have a higher education degree? Do you have professional experience and would you like to deepen your skills in a development-related topic? As part of the 2027–2032 five-year programme, ARES is offering a new range of international study programmes, enabling …

Call for Applications 2027: GPN MA Scholarship at Rhodes University The Global Partnership Network (GPN) offers an MA scholarship to students from ODA countries who are enrolled in (or have been accepted for) an MA in Political and International Studies at Rhodes University. Application requirement: Citizenship from a development aid receiving country according to the OECD DAC List countries (South Africa is on the list – for the other countries on the list, see here). Last degree must not be longer than 6 years ago. Applicants may not already have an MA degree (or equivalent) from another programme. Focus area and supervision: Applicants’ research areas should align …

City of Johannesburg Women and Elderly Internship 2026 The City of Johannesburg is inviting qualifying students from Johannesburg communities to apply for its Women and Elderly Internship 2026 within the Social Development Department. The internship is based in the Targeted Beneficiaries Unit and focuses on supporting the implementation and coordination of programmes serving women and elderly communities. The opportunity is …

City of Johannesburg Food Value Chain Internship 2026 The City of Johannesburg is inviting qualifying students from Johannesburg communities to apply for its Food Value Chain Internship 2026 within the Social Development Department. The opportunity is based in the Food Resilience Unit and offers practical exposure to agricultural production, food processing, market development and support for emerging farmers. The internship …

SARAO Undergraduate Scholarships 2027: Apply for BSc and BEng Funding The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) is inviting applications for its SARAO Undergraduate Scholarships 2027, providing financial support to South African citizens and permanent residents pursuing selected engineering and science degrees at South African universities. The scholarship is aimed at students whose studies can contribute to the skills and …

PSIRA Women Drone Pilot Skills Programme 2026: Apply for 6 to 8 Week Drone Training The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) is inviting applications for the second intake of its Women Drone Pilot Skills Programme 2026. The initiative is designed to equip aspiring female security officers with practical drone operation skills that can support their careers in the private …

Eastern Cape Gambling Board Internships 2026: Student and Graduate Internship Opportunities The Eastern Cape Gambling Board (ECGB) is inviting applications for student and graduate internship opportunities in the Eastern Cape. The current vacancies include opportunities in Human Resource Management, Procurement, and Audit and Compliance. These placements are aimed at unemployed learners and graduates who need practical workplace experience in their …

Zutari Engineering Bursary Programme: Apply Before 31 August 2026 The Zutari Engineering bursary programme provides full academic funding and holistic support to South African students who are passionate about engineering and driven to make a difference. Zutari is looking for students with strong academic records who are pursuing a qualification in: Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Minimum Academic Requirements: Grade 12: …

10 Bursaries in South Africa to Apply for Before 31 August 2026 If you are hoping to study in 2027 and still need funding, August is one of the busiest bursary months of the year. A lot of good opportunities close before the end of the month, so it is worth setting aside an afternoon to get your documents ready …

5 South African Banks Offering Student Loans for South African Students, and These Are the Requirements You have been accepted into a course, NSFAS has not come through or was never an option, and the registration deadline is getting closer by the week. This is the exact position a student loan is built for. Several South African banks offering student …

Top 5 Apprenticeship Courses in South Africa That Provide Better Job Security and Earn More Than Many Traditional Degrees Two matriculants leave the same school in the same year. One enrols for a general BA. The other signs up for a registered electrical apprenticeship. Three years later, one of them is still job hunting with a stack of applications and …

10 Jobs in South Africa That Don’t Require a University Degree Not everyone can afford three or four years of tuition, and not every career needs a degree to get started. If you finished matric, or even if you left school before Grade 12, there are still solid jobs in South Africa that don’t require a university degree and can …