MacMillan Foundation Bursaries 2027

The MacMillan Foundation invites eligible Black South African female students to apply for the Postgraduate Architecture Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 01 November 2026

Bursary Location: Accredited universities across South Africa

The MacMillan Foundation is offering financial assistance to Black female students pursuing postgraduate qualifications in Architecture during the 2027 academic year.

The bursary aims to support previously disadvantaged women who demonstrate strong academic potential but lack sufficient financial resources to continue their studies.

Funding will be awarded for one academic year and paid directly to the successful recipient’s university after the required registration and fee documents have been submitted.

Bursary provider: MacMillan FoundationProgramme: MacMillan Foundation Bursary 2027Field of study: Postgraduate ArchitectureAcademic year: 2027Funding duration: One academic yearTarget group: Black South African female studentsStudy institution: Accredited South African universityClosing date: 01 November 2026Application method: Email

The MacMillan Foundation Bursary will fund studies towards a:

Postgraduate degree in Architecture

Applicants must already be studying or intend to register for an eligible postgraduate Architecture qualification at an accredited university in South Africa.

The information provided does not indicate that undergraduate Architecture programmes or qualifications outside Architecture will be funded.

The bursary programme aims to assist previously disadvantaged women who:

Demonstrate strong academic performance.

Have been admitted to postgraduate Architecture studies.

Have limited financial resources.

Show potential to succeed in the Architecture profession.

Require financial assistance to continue their studies.

The bursary supports transformation and increased participation of Black women within the Architecture sector.

The bursary will provide funding for one year of study.

Payments will be made directly into the account of the successful student’s academic institution after submission of:

An official academic tax invoice from the university.

The information provided does not specify the bursary’s maximum value or confirm whether it covers expenses such as:

Applicants should therefore not assume that these costs will be covered unless confirmed by the MacMillan Foundation.

Applicants must meet all the following requirements:

Be Black as defined under South Africa’s B-BBEE Codes.

Be able to complete the degree before reaching 35 years of age.

Be studying or planning to study towards a postgraduate Architecture degree.

Study at an accredited South African university.

Have no previous criminal record.

Submit a complete application before the closing date.

Failure to meet all the requirements may result in the application not being considered.

Applicants must be South African citizens.

A certified copy of a valid South African identity document must be submitted with the application.

Applicants should ensure that the identity document is clear, readable and correctly certified.

Applicants must be able to complete their postgraduate Architecture qualification before turning 35.

The requirement is based on the expected date of qualification completion rather than only the applicant’s age at the time of application.

Applicants should confirm that the planned duration of their programme allows them to meet this condition.

Applicants must have a strong academic record.

The latest academic results should demonstrate:

Satisfactory progress in the current qualification.

Strong performance in Architecture-related modules.

Ability to manage postgraduate studies.

Potential to complete the programme successfully.

The advert does not specify a minimum academic average.

Applicants must study or intend to study at an accredited university in South Africa.

The application should clearly identify:

The postgraduate Architecture programme.

Tuition fees for the 2027 academic year.

The final bursary award will depend partly on proof of tuition fees from the university.

The programme is intended for academically capable students who lack sufficient financial resources.

Applicants may need to provide information showing:

Household financial circumstances.

Current university account balance.

Existing bursaries or financial support.

Financial independence from parents, where applicable.

Debt relating to previous studies, where applicable.

All financial information should be accurate and supported by the required declarations or documents.

Applications will be evaluated according to factors such as:

Quality and completeness of the application.

Recommendation from a lecturer.

Suitability for the bursary programme.

The final award will depend on:

The applicant’s final academic results; and

Proof of tuition fees from the university.

Successful recipients will be required to

• Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
• Be South African citizens.
• Be Black as defined under South Africa’s B-BBEE Codes.
• Be female.
• Be able to complete the degree before reaching 35 years of age.
• Be studying or planning to study towards a postgraduate Architecture degree.
• Study at an accredited South African university.
• Have a strong academic record.
• Have no previous criminal record.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Submit a complete application before the closing date.
• Failure to meet all the requirements may result in the application not being considered.