The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to supporting students in their pursuit of academic excellence. We recognise that many students require financial assistance to achieve their study goals. This page provides information on both internal and external bursary and scholarship opportunities available to UKZN students. These opportunities are aimed at assisting deserving students with tuition and related study costs.
Internal Bursaries Scholarship
Internal bursaries and scholarships are administered through various UKZN Colleges, Schools, and the Student Funding Office. These awards are usually based on academic merit, financial need, or donor requirements.
– UKZN College Merit Awards
– Donor-Funded Scholarships
– Departmental or School Bursaries:
Note: Internal funding opportunities are limited and subject to specific eligibility criteria. Students are encouraged to enquire within their College or the Student Funding Office for detailed information
UKZN Scholarships:
NESP Scholarship
UKZN has secured NESP Scholarships (Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme) for study towards the following degrees:
Honours level:
- Mathematics
Masters level:
- Engineering: Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering,
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Water Resource Engineering
To apply send your CV, motivation letter, and copy of ID, qualifications and academic record to:
Honours level: ameryg1@ukzn.ac.za
Masters level: deanofengineering@ukzn.ac.za
Closing date: 13 November 2026.
Student Funding Office
Email: studentfunding@ukzn.ac.za
Website: studentfunding.ukzn.ac.za
External Bursaries and Scholarships
External bursaries and scholarships are funded by organisations outside of UKZN, including government departments, corporate sponsors, and non-profit organisations.
BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES : https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/
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- StudentRoom.co.za https://share.google/g5wZskDPkhKKX4DSz
- Source: StudentRoom.co.za https://share.google/gllb7h2kFOr5I1Soi
- Source: CSIR–Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme: Undergraduate Funding: https://www.csir.co.za/csir-bursary-collaboration-sasol-foundation
- CSIR Bursary Programme: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Funding: https://www.csir.co.za/bursaries
- CSIR–DSTI Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme (IBS): Postgraduate Funding: https://www.csir.co.za/careers/students-graduates/dsi-inter-programme-bursary
- Source: Industrial Development Corporation Bursary https://share.google/XE04tH3KAogInT5Q0
- Source: Moshal Scholarship Programme https://www.moshalprogram.org.za/
- Source: National Research Foundation (NRF) https://share.google/ykLUDANyI7tX4wOLm
Please Note:UKZN does not fund or manage these bursaries. All applications must be submitted directly to the respective organisations.
Important Notice:
The bursary and scholarship information provided here is for guidance purposes only. UKZN does not take responsibility for the administration or selection process of external funding opportunities.
- Last Updated: October 27, 2026
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