Here is a list of STEM Bursaries for 2026 that are stil open for applications in December 2025. So, apply in time to be covered for 2026 academic year.
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What is STEM in Education?
STEM Meaning: STEM in Education refers to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics field of studies especialy in the tertiary stage.
STEM Bursaries for 2026
There are several bursaries that are still open in the STEM field which you may send your applications for the 2026 academic year. Here is a list of STEM Bursaries for 2026:
- Moshal Scholarship Program
- PPS Foundation Bursary 2026
- WAAD Foundation Scholarship for 2026
Moshal Scholarship Program
This is one of the STEM Bursaries for 2026. It also fund Commerce fields. The Moshal Program invites students to apply for their scholarship programme, for the 2026. Moshal Bursary Fields Covered Scholarships will be awarded for Degree studies within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and Commerce.
In addition, the Morshal program also fund commercial qualifications for the 2026 academic year. Read more here.
PPS Foundation Bursary for STEM
The PPS Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 studies. Bursary Coverage This is one of the STEM Bursaries for 2026. Bursaries will be awarded for degree studies within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields. Read more here.
WAAD Foundation Bursary for Women in STEM
If you are looking for a bursary for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics [STEM] apply for the WAAD Foundation Scholarship for 2026. WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation, formed in 2007, is an international non-profit organization which aims to empower African Females through STEM Education, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Training. Read more here.
STEM Fields in South Africa
Here are some of the courses that falls under Stem fields in South Africa:
Science:
- Dentistry
- Medicine (MBChB)
- Pharmacy (only at the University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Veterinary Science
Technology:
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Information Science
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
Engineering:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
Mathematics:
- Actuarial Science
- Econometrics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
These are not a full list of qualifications in the STEM fields but some of the examples. So, do not limit yourself to apply when you see a bursary looking for people in STEM fields.
As we Conclude
STEM is one of the fields with qualifications in demand that most of the organisations and government departments are looking to fund for studies in South Africa.
