BURSARIES & FINANCIAL AID
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Government
Provider: South African Government
Applications Open: 1 SEPTEMBER 2024
Applications Close: 31 JANUARY 2025
Time Remaining:
Funding Coverage: Tuition Accommodation Meals Books Allowance
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizens only
- Combined household income less than R350,000 per annum
- Accepted or registered at a public university or TVET college
- Academic performance meeting institution's requirements
- Not exceeding NQF level 9 (Postgraduate) for initial funding
Fields of Study Covered
- All fields at public universities and TVET colleges
- Priority given to scarce skills areas
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields
- Education and healthcare programs
Application Requirements
- Certified copy of ID document
- Proof of income (parents/guardians)
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of registration/acceptance
- Consent form for personal information verification
Funding Details
- Full tuition and registration fees covered
- Accommodation allowance (university accommodation or private)
- Transport allowance (for students living at home)
- Learning materials allowance (books and study materials)
- Personal care allowance
- Living allowance for TVET college students
Service Obligation
- No formal service contract required
- Bursary converts to a loan if academic performance is unsatisfactory
- Must pass at least 50% of registered modules
- Must complete qualification within prescribed time
Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme Government
Provider: Department of Basic Education
Applications Open: 1 OCTOBER 2024
Applications Close: 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Time Remaining:
Funding Coverage: Tuition Accommodation Meals Books Allowance
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizens with valid ID
- Good academic performance
- Commitment to teaching career in public schools
- Priority given to students from rural areas
- Must be accepted into BEd program or PGCE
Fields of Study Covered
- Foundation Phase Teaching (Grades R-3)
- Intermediate Phase Teaching (Grades 4-6)
- Senior Phase Teaching (Grades 7-9)
- FET Phase Teaching (Grades 10-12)
- Priority subjects: Mathematics, Science, Technology
Application Requirements
- Certified copy of ID document
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of university admission
- Motivational letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Funding Details
- Full tuition and registration fees
- Prescribed learning materials
- Accommodation and meals
- Monthly living allowance
- Travel costs for practical teaching
Service Obligation
- One year service for each year of funding
- Must teach in public schools
- Provincial education department placement
- Priority given to rural and underserved schools
Transnet Bursary Programme Corporate
Provider: Transnet SOC Ltd
Applications Open: 1 APRIL 2025
Applications Close: 31 JULY 2025
Time Remaining:
Funding Coverage: Tuition Accommodation Books Allowance
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizens under 35 years
- Strong academic performance in Mathematics and Science
- Accepted at accredited South African universities
- Interest in transport and logistics sector
- No criminal record
Fields of Study Covered
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Computer Science/IT
- Supply Chain Management
- Accounting and Finance
Application Requirements
- Certified ID copy
- Grade 12 certificate or latest academic record
- Proof of university application/registration
- Comprehensive CV
- Motivational letter
Funding Details
- Full tuition and registration fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Accommodation and meals
- Monthly stipend
- Vacation work opportunities
Service Obligation
- One year service for each year of funding
- Work-back contract with Transnet
- Vacation work during studies
- Post-graduate employment opportunities
Transnet Bursary Programme Corporate
Provider: Transnet SOC Ltd
Applications Open: 1 APRIL 2025
Applications Close: 6 OCTOBER 2025
Time Remaining:
Funding Coverage: Tuition Accommodation Meals Books Experiential Training
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizens under 35 years
- Strong academic performance in Mathematics and Science (for technical fields)
- Grade 12 minimum Level Five (60%+) in English and relevant subjects
- Accepted at accredited South African universities
- Interest in transport and logistics sector
- No criminal record
Fields of Study Covered
- Technical Degrees: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Metallurgy, Electronics Engineering
- Non-Technical Degrees: Computer Science, Data Science, GIS, Information Systems, Accounting, Environmental Science
- Other Fields: Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, Horticulture, Property Valuation, Cyber Security, Procurement, Supply Chain
Application Requirements
- Certified copy of ID document
- Grade 12 certificate or latest academic record
- Full academic transcript
- University provisional acceptance letter
- Comprehensive CV
- Motivational letter
Funding Details
- Full tuition and registration fees
- Accommodation and meals allowance
- Book and stationery allowance
- Experiential training opportunities
- Vacation work during holidays
Service Obligation
- One year service for each year of funding received
- Work-back contract with Transnet
- Vacation work during studies (June/July or December/January)
- Must maintain satisfactory academic performance
- Failed subjects must be repeated at student's own cost
