Sage Bursaries: Study Support and Application Requirements
Evergreen application guide: StudyTrust lists an application season of 1 June–30 September. That period has passed for 2026; do not treat this guide as an open application notice.
StudyTrust administers the Sage External Bursary. The published criteria cover disadvantaged South African students at public universities, with priority for students with disabilities. Listed support is capped and includes tuition, accommodation, books and stationery, an allowance and a laptop.
Choose the right route
The published study areas include IT, Computer Science and Accounting/Finance, with broader field provisions for students with disabilities. The page describes academic thresholds and household-income criteria, including consideration of certain students who were not granted NSFAS support.
Requirements to check
Consult the full criteria rather than assuming that financial need alone is sufficient. Confirm the programme, academic level, marks, public-institution admission and income evidence required for your circumstances.
Prepare a stronger application
Prepare a document checklist before starting: record which academic results, admission evidence and household-income documents the current application actually requests. Make sure figures and names are consistent throughout.
How to apply through the official source
- Open the official Sage programme or careers page.
- Find the applicable live notice and read it completely, including the closing date and required documents.
- Use only the submission route specified in that notice. Save the job or programme reference and your submission confirmation.
Frequently asked question
Does this article mean applications are open? No. It is a preparation guide. The official current notice determines availability and any deadline; an old advert does not establish a new intake.
Independent publisher: Reign Gigs is not affiliated with Sage and does not recruit or select candidates for this programme.
