African Global Skills Academy (AGSA) & Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026: Funding for Students With Outstanding Fees
This AGSA/Solarpop bursary is for South African students who are already studying at a recognised higher education institution and have outstanding fees for the 2026 academic year. It offers funding to qualifying applicants aged 18 to 35, and applications close on 30 October 2026.
Applications for this intake are closed (closed 30 Oct 2026).
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African Global Skills Academy (AGSA) & Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026: Funding for Students With Outstanding Fees is a bursary offered by African Global Skills Academy (open nationally). Applications close on 30 Oct 2026.
Who can apply
- According to the supplied official advertisement, applicants must meet the stated demographic, citizenship, study and age requirements.
- Eligible demographics: African, Coloured and Indian applicants, female and male
- Must be a South African citizen studying in South Africa
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Must currently be studying at a recognised South African higher education institution
- Must provide the required supporting documentation.
- These are the requirements stated by the bursary provider in the supplied advertisement. Applicants should not treat general Edupstairs bursary guidance as a replacement for AGSA’s official criteria.
- The advertisement does not list a restricted set of qualifications or fields of study.
- Instead, it says the bursary opportunities are for deserving young people currently studying towards a qualification at a recognised higher education institution in South Africa.
- Other current listings of this same bursary similarly describe the opportunity as being available across various or all fields of study.
- However, applicants should not interpret this to mean that every qualification or institution is automatically eligible.
- The safest approach is to complete the official application process and provide the requested proof of registration, academic information and institutional financial statement.
- Students can use the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer to investigate the South African qualification and career landscape.
- The Explorer currently contains more than 22,600 SAQA qualification records and 1,500 OFO careers, allowing students to search by qualification, career, OFO occupation or SAQA ID.
- This is useful beyond this bursary application because students should understand where their qualification fits within South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework and what career pathways may be associated with it.
- This can become especially useful if you are approaching graduation: funding is only one part of the journey from qualification → workplace experience → career.
- According to the advertisement, applicants must fall within the specified eligible demographics, be South African citizens studying in South Africa, be aged 18–35, and meet the other programme requirements.
- Do I need to be studying already?
Documents you will need
- ID document – certified copy not older than six months.
- Matric certificate – certified copy not older than six months.
- Latest academic transcripts.
- Proof of registration at a recognised South African tertiary institution.
- Latest financial statement from the tertiary institution showing the outstanding fees.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Motivational letter supporting the bursary application.
- Medical certificate stating the nature of the disability, where applicable.
- Applicants should ensure that all compulsory documents are included, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.
How to apply
Applications are submitted directly to African Global Skills Academy - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.
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This bursary may help South African students who are already studying at a recognised higher education institution and have outstanding fees for the 2026 academic year.
African Global Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd (AGSA), in partnership with Solarpop, is offering bursaries to qualifying young South Africans who are already studying towards a qualification at a recognised higher education institution in South Africa.
Check if you qualify before you apply
Many bursaries are aimed at Grade 12 learners who are preparing to start university the following year. The AGSA/Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026 is different. It is meant for students who are already registered and have built up outstanding institutional fees this academic year.
Applications close on 30 October 2026, according to the official programme advert.
Quick overview: AGSA/Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026
Other listings of the programme also describe it as funding for students with outstanding 2026 tuition fees.
What is the AGSA/Solarpop Bursary Programme?
African Global Skills Academy, in partnership with Solarpop, offers bursaries to deserving young people who are currently studying towards a qualification at a recognised higher education institution in South Africa.
The wording of the advert is important.
It asks: “Do you have outstanding fees for the current 2026 academic year?”
This shows that the programme is meant to help students who are already studying and have outstanding institutional fees. It is not only for people who plan to start studying in 2027.
This can matter a lot for students whose studies or academic records may be affected by unpaid fees.
Who can apply for the AGSA/Solarpop Bursary?
The official advert says applicants must meet the stated demographic, citizenship, study and age requirements.
The advert lists these eligibility criteria:
These are the requirements set by the bursary provider in the advert. Do not use general bursary guidance in place of AGSA’s official criteria.
Which qualifications are covered?
The advert does not list a limited set of qualifications or fields of study.
It says the bursaries are for deserving young people currently studying towards a qualification at a recognised higher education institution in South Africa.
Other listings of this bursary also describe it as open across various or all fields of study.
Even so, do not assume that every qualification or institution is automatically eligible.
The safest step is to complete the official application and provide the proof of registration, academic information and institutional financial statement that are asked for.
Check your qualification before applying
You can use the career and qualification explorer to look at the South African qualification and career landscape.
The explorer has more than 22,600 SAQA qualification records and 1,500 OFO careers. You can search by qualification, career, OFO occupation or SAQA ID.
This helps beyond this application. You should know where your qualification fits in South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework and which career paths may follow from it.
Documents required for the AGSA/Solarpop Bursary
The official advert includes a detailed document checklist.
Applicants must prepare:
Your CV should have accurate and current personal, educational and contact details.
- Certified copy of your ID
The advert says the certification must be dated within six months of the day you apply.
- Matric certificate
The advert also says this document must be dated within six months of the day you apply.
- Proof of registration
You must show that you are registered at a recognised South African college or university.
- Latest academic transcript
This gives AGSA/Solarpop your current academic record.
- Latest financial statement from your institution
This matters a lot because the programme is aimed at students with outstanding academic fees.
Your statement should show the bursary provider your current financial position at your institution.
- Motivational letter
You must send a motivational letter that supports your application.
Do not treat the letter as a formality. Explain your academic situation clearly, what you are studying, your longer-term goals, why you need financial help and how paying the outstanding fees could help you keep progressing academically.
- Medical certificate where applicable
A medical certificate is needed where it applies, for applicants living with disabilities.
The advert warns that applications that do not meet the required criteria will not be considered.
University students: explore your study and career path
If you are at university now, or planning your next step, use the university explorer to look at South African universities and programmes.
The university resources can help you look into programmes, APS requirements, required school subjects, programme length, application steps and funding options.
Remember that bursary eligibility and academic admission are separate.
Getting funding does not automatically mean you are admitted to a programme. Being admitted does not automatically mean you will get bursary funding.
TVET college students should also check their options
Students at public TVET colleges can use the TVET college explorer.
The explorer covers all 50 public TVET colleges in South Africa. It brings together programmes, campuses, admission, NSFAS and official college resources.
This helps if you want to look at other qualifications or see what may come after your current NATED, NC(V) or occupational programme.
The AGSA/Solarpop advert asks for proof of registration at a recognised South African college or university. Use the official AGSA application process to confirm whether your institution and qualification are accepted.
Also explore bursaries and training through the 21 SETAs
Do not depend on a single funding application.
South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities support bursaries and other skills development pathways across different economic sectors.
Use the SETA platform to look at programmes across the country’s 21 SETAs.
Depending on the SETA and programme, opportunities can include bursaries, learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, Work Integrated Learning, occupational qualifications, skills programmes and graduate development opportunities. A broader SETA guide explains how the 21 SETAs connect young people with these different pathways.
This is especially useful if you are close to graduating. Funding is only one part of the journey from qualification → workplace experience → career.
How to apply for the AGSA/Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026
Applications are submitted online through the AGSA learners portal.
Apply online for the AGSA/Solarpop Bursary Programme
Before you open the application portal, prepare all the supporting documents listed in the advert.
Make sure scanned documents are clear and easy to read. Check that certified documents meet the six-month requirement in the advert. Make sure your financial statement and academic transcript are the latest versions from your institution.
Do not submit the application until you have checked that all the required information is complete.
What happens after you apply?
The advert includes an important note about unsuccessful applications.
It says that applicants who have not been contacted within three weeks after the closing date should treat their application as unsuccessful.
Keep an eye on the email address and cellphone number you give in your application.
Be careful of anyone who contacts you privately and asks for payment in return for securing the bursary.
Closing date
Applications for the AGSA/Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026 close on 30 October 2026.
This date is on the official advert and also appears in other current listings of the programme.
Apply before the deadline. Do not wait until the last day.
Latest bursaries
Apply for several legitimate funding opportunities that you qualify for, instead of relying on just one bursary.
One of the newest opportunities is the AGSA Bursary Programme 2027 for Chartered Accounting students. This is a different AGSA opportunity from the AGSA/Solarpop outstanding fees programme covered here.
You can also look at the Samancor Chrome Bursary Programme 2027, which covers several mining, engineering, geology, environmental and safety related study areas.
Another recently published opportunity is the SIOC-CDT Bursary Programme 2027. It is aimed at qualifying applicants from specified beneficiary communities and can cover substantial study related costs.
If you are interested in environmental and related fields, look at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bursary Programme 2027.
Also read the NSFAS applications for 2027 guide for complete university and TVET college funding. It explains the wider NSFAS funding process for qualifying university and TVET college students.
A better funding strategy for students
Do not think of bursaries as separate adverts.
A more useful approach is:
Career → Qualification → Institution → Admission → Funding → Workplace Experience → Employment
Start with the career and qualification explorer to understand your career and qualification.
Then use the university explorer or TVET college explorer to look at where you can study.
Use the SETA platform to look at bursaries, workplace learning, internships, apprenticeships and other sector specific pathways.
Keep checking legitimate funding opportunities instead of depending on one bursary.
Tools you may find useful:
View other employment opportunities here
Need help?
This bursary is worth looking into if you are already studying and your main problem is outstanding 2026 institutional fees.
That difference matters.
If you want to start a new qualification in 2027, do not assume that this AGSA/Solarpop programme will fund you. The advert is for the 2026 programme and current 2026 outstanding fees.
If you need funding for 2027, use BursaryZA’s bursary resources, the NSFAS guide and recently advertised 2027 bursaries alongside your university or TVET college application.
If your problem is outstanding 2026 fees, prepare your institutional financial statement, latest academic transcript and the other required documents. Then look into this AGSA/Solarpop opportunity before the closing date.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the AGSA/Solarpop Bursary for 2027?
The advert is officially titled AGSA/Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026 and refers to outstanding fees for the current 2026 academic year. Do not describe this programme as a 2027 bursary unless AGSA issues updated official information.
- Who can apply?
According to the advert, applicants must fall within the stated eligible demographics, be South African citizens studying in South Africa, be aged 18 - 35, and meet the other programme requirements.
The advert is aimed at young people who are currently studying towards a qualification at a recognised higher education institution in South Africa.
- What documents do I need?
You need an updated CV, certified ID, Matric certificate, proof of registration, latest academic transcript, latest institutional financial statement, motivational letter and, where it applies, a medical certificate for people living with disabilities.
- Can university students apply?
Yes, as long as they meet the programme’s full eligibility criteria.
- Can TVET college students apply?
The advert asks for proof of registration at a recognised South African college or university. TVET students should use the official application portal to confirm whether their institution and qualification qualify.
- What fields of study are funded?
The advert does not give a limited list of study fields.
- Is this the same as the AGSA Chartered Accounting Bursary 2027?
No. The AGSA Bursary Programme 2027 for Chartered Accounting students is a separate listing.
- Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the official AGSA learners application portal.
- When do applications close?
The advert gives the closing date as 30 October 2026.
You can also:
Disclaimer
BursaryZA is not African Global Skills Academy or Solarpop. We do not run the AGSA/Solarpop Bursary Programme, receive applications, shortlist candidates, select beneficiaries or award bursary funding.
This page is an independent guide. It is based mainly on the AGSA/Solarpop Bursary Programme advert, along with our own research on education, qualifications and funding.
Use the official AGSA application portal and programme instructions as the final authority on eligibility, supporting documents, funding, selection and application requirements.
Never pay anyone who claims they can guarantee you a bursary or influence the selection process.
Editorial integrity
The programme name, purpose, demographic requirements, age range, citizenship requirement, document requirements, application portal, closing date and post-application guidance on this page are based on the AGSA/Solarpop advert.
The career and qualification explorer, university explorer, TVET college explorer, SETA platform, NSFAS guide and other bursary links are extra resources. They are included to help you look at your wider education, career and funding options.
Watch out for fake job postings and recruitment fraud. BursaryZA never asks for money or CVs for jobs. Check any listing with the scam detector tool before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the African Global Skills Academy (AGSA) & Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026: Funding for Students With Outstanding Fees?
The African Global Skills Academy (AGSA) & Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026: Funding for Students With Outstanding Fees is a bursary offered by African Global Skills Academy for South African students and applicants interested in Engineering, Accounting/Finance, and IT/Computer Science. This AGSA/Solarpop bursary is for South African students who are already studying at a recognised higher education institution and have outstanding fees for the 2026 academic year. It offers funding to qualifying applicants aged 18 to 35, and applications close on 30 October 2026. You can read the full details, eligibility criteria, and application steps on this page before you apply.
Who qualifies for the African Global Skills Academy bursary?
To qualify for the African Global Skills Academy bursary, applicants generally need to meet a few key conditions. These include According to the supplied official advertisement, applicants must meet the stated demographic, citizenship, study and age requirements., Eligible demographics: African, Coloured and Indian applicants, female and male, and Must be a South African citizen studying in South Africa. It is open to applicants at Matric, TVET, and Undergraduate level. Read every requirement carefully on the official listing, because meeting all of them improves your chances of being shortlisted.
When does the African Global Skills Academy bursary close?
According to our sources, the African Global Skills Academy bursary closes on 30 October 2026. We last checked this listing on 11 November 2026. We always recommend verifying the closing date on the official listing, as providers sometimes extend or bring forward their deadlines.
What documents do I need to apply?
For the African Global Skills Academy bursary you will typically need to prepare ID document – certified copy not older than six months., Matric certificate – certified copy not older than six months., Latest academic transcripts., and Proof of registration at a recognised South African tertiary institution.. Make sure any copies you submit are certified and clearly legible, as incomplete applications are often rejected. It also helps to scan everything in advance so you can upload or attach the documents quickly when you apply.
How do I apply for the African Global Skills Academy bursary?
Applications for the AGSA / Solarpop Bursary 2026 must be submitted online through the African Global Skills Academy application portal. Click here to apply for the AGSA / Solarpop Bursary 2026 New applicants must first create an account on the application platform. Click here to register for the AGSA / Solarpop Bursary 2026 When registering, applicants should select the first option - Solarpop Bursary - and then log in to complete the application. Applications must be submitted before 30 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. You can start your application using the official link provided on this page. Apply early and keep a copy of any reference number or confirmation you receive, in case you need to follow up.
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