Open Bursaries – Still Accepting Applications (as of August 25, 2025)

All bursaries listed below have application closing dates after today, so they are currently open.

Private Companies – Open Opportunities (Posted Aug 5, 2025)

The following bursaries from VKB Group are open, with a closing date of 30 September 2025:

• VKB | BSc Information Technology – Bursary 2026 (Reitz, Free State) linkon.co.za

• VKB | BCom Information Systems – Bursary 2026 (Reitz, Free State) linkon.co.za

• VKB | BCom Industrial Psychology – Bursary 2026 (Reitz, Free State) linkon.co.za

• VKB | BCom Investment Management – Bursary 2026 (Reitz, Free State) linkon.co.za

• VKB | BCom/BSc Agricultural Economics – Bursary 2026 (Kimberley, Northern Cape) linkon.co.za

• VKB | BCom Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Bursary 2026 (Kimberley, Northern Cape) linkon.co.za

• VKB | BCom Economic Sciences – Bursary 2026 (Remote Position) linkon.co.za

• VKB | BSc Agric Majoring in Agronomy – Bursary 2026 (Remote Position) linkon.co.za

• BCom in Forensic Accountancy – Bursary 2026, VKB Group (Remote Position) linkon.co.za

• VKB | BCom in Chartered Accountancy – Bursary 2026 (Remote Position) linkon.co.za

Other Still-Open Bursaries (posted earlier in July 2025)

From Page 3 of the site, additional bursaries are active with closing dates in July–September 2025:

• Potatoes SA Bursary 2026 – Grow Your Future in Agriculture! (closing date unspecified but likely still open given July posting) linkon.co.za

• Old Mutual Actuarial Bursary Opportunity 2026 – closes 30 September 2025 linkon.co.za

• Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Opportunities 2026 – closes 30 September 2025 linkon.co.za

• TTI Bursary Programme – Build Your Future with Confidence 2026 – “Opening Soon” in July; likely still open linkon.co.za

• Mediclinic External Bursary Opportunity for 2026 – closes 31 July 2025 linkon.co.za (Note: If today’s date is August 25, 2025, this bursary has already closed.)

• Vodacom Great Bursary Opportunities 2026 – posted July; no closing date provided but likely still open linkon.co.za

• Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) 2026 – Fund Your Future! – posted July; no closing date cited linkon.co.za

• IDC Bursary Programme 2026 – Invest in Your Future Today! – posted July; no closing date cited linkon.co.za

• SANSA 2026 Bursary Opportunities – Reach for the Stars! – “Applications Now Open” as of July linkon.co.za

• MQA Bursary Opportunity 2026 – posted July; no closing date given linkon.co.za

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Blog Outline (with Categories & Open Bursaries)

1. Introduction

Brief overview:

Highlight the importance of pursuing bursary opportunities and provide a quick summary: VKB Group bursaries are actively accepting applications until 30 September 2025, and various other bursaries—spanning from Old Mutual to SANSA—are also currently open or recently posted.

2. Private Companies Bursaries

• List and describe each VKB bursary (10 listed above), including campus or location details, field of study, and application deadline.

3. Notable Still-Open Bursaries (Various Categories)

• Old Mutual Actuarial Bursary 2026 – deadline 30 September 2025.

• Old Mutual Accounting Bursary 2026 – deadline 30 September 2025.

• Potatoes SA Bursary 2026 – agriculture-focused opportunity (deadline unspecified).

• TTI Bursary Programme 2026 – opening soon; suggest keeping an eye on updates.

• Vodacom Bursary Opportunities 2026 – merit-based academic bursaries for 1st–3rd year students.

• Ikusasa ISFAP 2026 – aimed at high-achievers from low-income or missing-middle backgrounds.

• IDC Bursary Programme 2026 – STEM/engineering-oriented.

• SANSA 2026 Bursaries – space science and engineering.

• MQA Bursary 2026 – mining and minerals sector careers.

(Note: exclude Mediclinic External Bursary—it closed on 31 July 2025.)

4. How to Apply & Next Steps

• Encourage action before deadlines, especially for bursaries with specific dates (e.g., 30 Sep 2025).

• Recommend bookmarking the Linkon bursaries page and checking regularly for new opportunities.

• Suggest preparing documentation like academic transcripts, motivation letters, and financial necessity statements.

5. Closing Thoughts

• Reinforce that applying early maximizes chances.

• Invite readers to leave comments, ask questions, or subscribe to updates if the blog offers that.

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Summary Table of Open Bursaries