Sage Bursary

Who can apply

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be a previously disadvantaged individual (PDI)
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2027 (from first to final year)
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
• Current Matric students: you must have achieved a minimum result of 75% for Mathematics and Physical Science
• Current university students: you must have consistently achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
• Students with a disability: you must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in ANY field
• You must have a total household income of between R350 000 and R500 000 per annum (if your household income is less than R350 000 per annum, you must have applied for NSFAS funding – if you applied for NSFAS but did not receive it, you may apply for this bursary)
• Preference will be given to students with disabilities
• you must have achieved a minimum result of 75% for Mathematics and Physical Science
• you must have consistently achieved a minimum overall average of 65%

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Sage - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Sage Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SAGE BURSARY COVER?

Sage South Africa is inviting students to apply for their external bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate degree studies, within the following fields:

• Accounting and Finance (BCom)
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Technology

Students with disabilities: Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in ALL study Programmes.

Sage South Africa is committed to the upliftment of previously disadvantaged youth and youth living with disabilities, by providing them with funding to further their studies at university level.

WHAT EXPENSES ARE COVERED BY THE SAGE BURSARY?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses (up to a capped amount): tuition fees, stationery, books and accommodation in residence or private accommodation.

The bursary will also cover current fees and outstanding student debt.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SAGE BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SAGE BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Sage Bursary Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Sage bursary.

Applicants must read the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page before applying.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE SAGE BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory - if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• Clear photograph (head and shoulders)
• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric June results, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric
• Full academic record and latest available results (June 2026 examination results or progress report)
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit stating annual income if self-employed/ most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ most recent bank statements if they own a business/ SASSA letter stating the grants received if applicable)
• Parents death certificates if deceased
• Letter from the court stating child support amounts if parents are divorced or affidavit from the parent stating the child support amount received if parents are separated
• Proof of disability if applicable (doctors medical report/ note)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAGE BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted - please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to these bursary programmes, please contact StudyTrust (the administrators for this bursary) directly:

• Bursary enquiries
• Tel: 011 403 1632
• Email: [email protected]

WHAT DOES SAGE DO?

Sage is the market leader for integrated accounting, payroll, and payment systems. The company specialises in accounting and business management software development aimed at small and medium sized business, although it does offer expertise and business solutions for larger businesses.

Over the last 2 decades, Sage has become a local leader in business software solutions backed by the strength of the global Sage brand. The company has more than 11,000 colleagues who support millions of entrepreneurs across more than 20 countries as they power the global economy.

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