Computer Science & IT Bursaries
The fastest-growing bursary category in South Africa. Corporate and government funders are competing for ICT, AI, data science and cyber security graduates - and the bursaries reflect that demand.
23 computer science & IT bursaries
- Computer Science Deadline 16 Oct 2026 (4d)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Bursary
Amazon Web Services (administered by StudyTrust)
The AWS Skills Development Bursary, administered by StudyTrust, offers capped full-cost bursaries for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Commerce and selected other fields at South African universities. Awards are based on merit and financial need, with priority for students with disabilities, learners from LEAP Science and Maths Schools and former AWS interns.
Capped full cost of study: tuition, residence or private accommodation, subsistence, stationery and books, and a personal computerView details → - Computer Science Deadline 31 Dec 2026
BBD Software Development Bursary
BBD
BBD's Bursary & Beyond Programme funds aspiring software developers studying IT-related degrees at recognised South African universities. Unlike most bursaries, applications are open year-round and recipients flow directly into the BBD Graduate Programme after qualifying, making it one of the most accessible paths into a full-time software engineering career.
Tuition support + graduate placement pathwayView details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
Adapt IT Bursary Programme
Adapt IT Holdings (a Volaris Group company)
The Adapt IT Bursary Programme funds academic fees for designated Black South African students studying software development, information systems, finance or business qualifications at six approved universities. First awarded in 2020, it is managed by an independent service provider; the last published round, for the 2024 academic year, ran on the Fundi bursary portal and closed on 8 February 2024. No later round had been announced as of 12 October 2026.
Academic fees (registration and tuition) for the year of study; no fixed rand value is publishedView details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
IITPSA Bursary
Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA)
The IITPSA Bursary is a full-cost bursary for talented South African students pursuing a three-year ICT degree (BSc Computer Science, Information Systems or Applied Computing, or BCom Information Systems or Informatics) full-time from first year. It is awarded one year at a time and gives preference to high achievers in the Computer Programming Olympiad, an IITPSA initiative, particularly the top-placing girl. Earlier rounds were administered through StudyTrust's online portal.
Full-cost bursary: covers registration fees, tuition fees, exam fees, textbooks and university-administered accommodation. Does not cover repeat subjects/modules.View details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
MICT SETA Bursary
MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority)
The MICT SETA Bursary supports deserving, financially challenged South African students pursuing full-time qualifications in the Media, Information and Communication Technologies sector. MICT SETA does not take bursary applications from individual students: it allocates bursary funding through discretionary grant (DG) windows to employers, universities, TVET colleges and NSFAS, and students apply through those partners. Its 2026/27 window, which closed on 30 November 2025, targeted 500 new bursaries for unemployed learners.
Bursary value is not published as a fixed figure; funding typically covers tuition and related study costs for accredited MICT-sector qualifications, delivered through MICT SETA discretionary grants to NSFAS, TVET colleges, universities and employers.View details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
MultiChoice Bursary Programme
MultiChoice South Africa
The MultiChoice Bursary Programme funds South African undergraduate, Honours and Master's students in scarce-skill STEM and media fields such as actuarial science, engineering, IT, data science and digital media. It offered 230 bursaries for the 2025 academic year, administered by Skills 123 with Student Village. MultiChoice has been owned by France's Canal+ since late 2025, and no 2027 round had been announced as of 12 October 2026.
One academic year of funding: tuition (including registration), accommodation and an annual living allowance; existing bursars can reapply for the following yearView details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
WeThinkCode_ Tuition-Free Software Development Programme
WeThinkCode_
WeThinkCode_ runs a tuition-free, two-year software development programme: 16 months of full-time, on-campus training followed by a work placement with a host employer. No prior coding experience or degree is needed; applicants aged 17 to 35 are selected through an online assessment, a selection bootcamp and an interview. Places are funded by corporate sponsors, and the academy reports placing 91% of its graduates in permanent jobs.
100% tuition-free (places funded by corporate sponsors); students receive a stipend, but WeThinkCode_ does not publish the amount on its official siteView details → - Computer Science Closed (30 Sept 2026)
Amazon Undergraduate Bursary Programme
Amazon (administered by StudyTrust)
The Amazon Recruitment Bursary (Software Development Engineer), launched in 2018 by Amazon Development Centre for students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, funds South African students entering the final year of a Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering degree. Administered by StudyTrust, it covers capped study costs and includes a paid Amazon summer internship during which bursars are assessed for a permanent Software Development Engineer role after graduation.
Capped full cost of study (tuition, accommodation, subsistence, books, a computer and transport) + paid summer internshipView details → - Computer Science Closed (30 Sept 2026)
Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust South Africa Bursary Programme
Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust (administered by StudyTrust)
The Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust South Africa Bursary Programme, running since 2021, funds South African students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and Information Technology at public or private institutions registered with the Department of Higher Education. Administered by StudyTrust, it targets academically strong 'missing middle' students from households earning between R350,000 and R600,000 a year, helping to develop tech skills and close the digital divide.
Full tuition + accommodation + meals + textbooks + student stipendView details → - Computer Science Closed (30 Sept 2026)
HP Inc South Africa Bursary Programme
HP Inc South Africa (administered by StudyTrust)
The HP Inc South Africa Bursary Programme funds talented South African students enrolled in undergraduate Computer Science or Engineering degrees at public universities, as part of HP's digital equity work. Administered by StudyTrust on behalf of HP Inc, it selects recipients mainly on academic achievement. Note that HP Inc is a separate company from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), which has its own bursary.
Full bursary covering tuition, accommodation, meals, and books (value not publicly specified)View details → - Computer Science Closed (30 Sept 2026)
HPE Bursary Programme
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Join a global technology leader at the forefront of digital transformation. Build expertise in enterprise technology, cloud computing, AI, and emerging innovations that power the world's most critical business operations.
R100,000 - R180,000 per yearView details → - Computer Science Closed (30 Sept 2026)
ISPA Inspires Educational Sponsorship
Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa (ISPA) (self-administered via the ISPA Inspires online application portal)
The ISPA Inspires Educational Sponsorship is a bursary from the Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa for young South Africans studying towards an undergraduate ICT-related qualification. It covers tuition fees plus a laptop and books, and is aimed at students who intend to build a career in the Internet Service Provider (ISP) sector. Launched in 2020 and self-administered via the ISPA Inspires online portal, it gives preference to applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Financial value not publicly specified. The sponsorship covers tuition/study fees plus a laptop and books/study materials.View details → - Computer Science Closed (30 Sept 2026)
Sage External Bursary
Sage South Africa (administered by StudyTrust)
The Sage External Bursary is a full-cost bursary funding previously disadvantaged South African undergraduates in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Accounting & Finance at public universities. Funded by Sage South Africa (part of the global Sage Group software and accounting company) and administered by the educational trust StudyTrust, it covers tuition (including historical study debt), accommodation, books, an allowance and a laptop. Students with disabilities are prioritised and may study any field, including postgraduate study.
Full-cost bursary (capped): tuition fees including current fees and historical study debt, accommodation (residence or private), books, stationery, an allowance and a laptopView details → - Computer Science Closed (31 Aug 2026)
Accenture Education Trust Scholarship
Accenture (SA) Education Trust (administered by Accenture South Africa, Corporate Citizenship)
The Accenture (SA) Education Trust funds financially disadvantaged but academically talented South African students pursuing technology-aligned degrees such as Computer Science, Data Science and Engineering. Established in 2001, the scholarship covers the full cost of study and pairs each recipient with structured mentorship and career guidance throughout their degree. It targets students in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Honours year at eight leading South African universities.
Full funding (tuition, registration, exams, books, laptop, accommodation and meals)View details → - Computer Science Closed (31 Aug 2026)
NTT DATA Young Talent Graduate Programme
NTT DATA (formerly Dimension Data)
NTT DATA's Young Talent Graduate Programme is a 24-month, fully paid graduate placement for young South Africans with a three-year IT, commerce or engineering qualification. It is based at NTT's Bryanston head office and gives graduates structured exposure to real tech, business and engineering project work as a launch pad into the global NTT DATA group.
Paid 24-month graduate placementView details → - Computer Science Closed (31 Aug 2026)
Vodacom Bursary Programme
Vodacom Group
The Vodacom Bursary is a merit-based programme for South African students studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) - particularly disciplines aligned to the ICT industry. It funds full-time first, second and third year students at recognised South African universities.
Full-cost bursary (tuition, residence, books, meals, laptop, phone)View details → - Computer Science Closed (14 Aug 2026)
SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship
South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO / NRF)
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), part of the NRF, funds undergraduate and Honours students studying Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics. The scholarship is one of the strongest entry points into careers connected to the MeerKAT and Square Kilometre Array (SKA) projects, which are growing South Africa's data science and big-science engineering talent pipeline.
R178,040 per year + R13,000 once-off laptop grantView details → - Computer Science Closed (31 Jul 2026)
Telkom Bursary Programme
Telkom SA
Telkom runs an annual bursary programme for South African students in ICT-aligned disciplines - electrical (light current) engineering, computer science, information technology, plus commercial specialisations supporting the business. Bursars are funded for the full degree and join Telkom's graduate pipeline.
Full-cost bursary (tuition, residence, books, meals, allowance)View details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
MTN Foundation Bursary
MTN Foundation
The MTN Foundation Bursary supports academically strong South African students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds studying toward bachelor's degrees in fields aligned with MTN's skills priorities - primarily ICT, engineering and commerce.
Full tuition + study allowanceView details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
ISACA South Africa Chapter Scholarship
ISACA Foundation (ISACA South Africa Chapter)
The ISACA South Africa Chapter Scholarship awards US$1,000 to six students (four undergraduate, two postgraduate) studying technology-related qualifications at a South African university, university of technology or TVET college. Run by the ISACA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the global IT governance, audit, risk and cybersecurity association, it also bundles ISACA student membership, a certificate review course, a virtual conference pass and mentorship to help launch a career in tech.
US$1,000 per recipient (6 awards: 4 undergraduate, 2 postgraduate), paid directly to the awardee in July 2026 for the 2026 academic year (tuition, fees, books, supplies and essential technology), plus an ISACA Career Building BundleView details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
SITA Bursary Programme
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
The State Information Technology Agency awards 20 bursaries each year to South African ICT students, building a pipeline of computer science, AI, cyber security and data science graduates for the public sector.
Full tuition + accommodation + meals + allowances + work-integrated learningView details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
Huawei Technologies Bursary
Huawei Technologies Africa (Pty) Ltd / Huawei Technologies South Africa (administered in-house by the Huawei SA Graduate / HR team)
The Huawei Technologies Bursary funds South African students pursuing ICT, engineering and computer science qualifications at recognised tertiary institutions, ideally Huawei partner universities. It is a comprehensive bursary covering tuition, accommodation, meals, a monthly stipend and certified Huawei ICT courses, with successful bursars in line to join the Huawei Graduate Programme after graduation. There is no online form — applications are made by email directly to the Huawei SA Graduate team.
Comprehensive funding (no fixed published rand value) covering registration, tuition, textbooks/stationery, accommodation, meals and a monthly stipend, plus certified Huawei ICT coursesView details → - Computer Science 2027 dates TBA
Royal Bafokeng Holdings & Liquid Intelligent Technologies ICT Bursary Programme
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (part of Cassava Technologies), in partnership with Royal Bafokeng Holdings (administered by Tshikululu Social Investments)
The Royal Bafokeng Holdings & Liquid Intelligent Technologies ICT Bursary Programme funds South African students pursuing ICT-related undergraduate and postgraduate (honours) qualifications at recognised public universities and universities of technology. Administered by Tshikululu Social Investments on behalf of Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Royal Bafokeng Holdings, it forms part of a broader Liquid talent pipeline that supports 340+ university bursars across computer science, IT engineering, electrical engineering and other ICT fields. Awards are limited and made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Not publicly specified; a comprehensive ICT-study bursary covering tuition and related costs (Liquid supports 340+ university bursars overall)View details →