Undergraduate Bursaries

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Bursary 2020

October 8, 2019

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, or NSFAS is calling on qualified individuals to come and apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2020 academic year.

The NSFAS operates under the Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology and works to provide monetary support to underprivileged students looking to complete their qualifications at state universities or TVET colleges

Instituted in 1996 as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme replacing the Tertiary Education Fund of South Africa, or TEFSA, the NSFAS programme was initially administered and managed by the TEFSA. However, as per the NSFAS Act of 1999, the NSFAS became a statutory body completely replacing the TEFSA.

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Bursary 2020

The NSFAS Bursary Programme is offered to students intending to study or already pursuing a public university or TVET college qualification.

Bursary coverage will depend on whether the beneficiary is attending a public university or TVET school as listed below:

For university students

Coverage includes accommodation costs as charged by the institution. Private accommodation coverage is good only to the same amount public universities charge for accommodations
Transportation costs covers up to R10,000 annually (good for up to distance of up to 40km
Daily living allowance of R14 000 per year
Book allowance amounting to R5 000 per year
Personal or incidental care allowance equal to R2750 for bursars in catered residences

For TVET students

Urban area accommodation expenses equal to R24,000 per year
Peri-urban area accommodation expenses equal to R18,000 per year
Rural area accommodation expenses amounting to R15, 000 annually
Transportation allowance equivalent to R10,000 (maximum of 40 km from school)

Who should apply?

Applicants must be able to satisfy the minimum requirements in order to be considered for the programme:

Must have gained admission to a state university or TVET colllege
Must have a combined annual household income amounting to R350 000 maximum
Students already studying prior to 2018 with combined annual household income not higher than R122 000
For people living with disability with a combined annual household income not higher than R600 000
SASSA grant beneficiaries are eligible to receive coverage
Must be a South African citizen

How do I apply?

If you meet the minimum requirements, there are two ways to apply:

By registering an account on the NSFAS website. Click the link to get started.
Visit an accredited NSFAS application centre. Click the link to locate a centre in your area

Make sure to prepare the following supporting documents for submission:

Certified recent copy of ID (no older than 3 months)
A consent form duly signed and accomplished. (Click the link to download the form)
Applicants who are dependent on parent’s / spouse / guardian will need to submit the following:
- Certified copy of parent’s, guardian’s or spouse’s valid ID
- Proof of parent’s, guardian’s or spouse’s income (e.g. appointment or payslip)
Self-supporting students will need to submit the following:
- IRP5 for the last 3 years
- Proof of income (e.g. appointment letter or payslip)
Applicants living with disability will need to submit the following:
- Accomplished and signed copy of Disability Annexure A if applicant’s information is not auto-populated on the application page
Orphaned applicants will need to submit an Orphan Declaration and Consent Form (not including consent form)
Submit all other supporting documents if applicable
- Death certificate
- Retrenchment letter
- Divorce decree

Click the link to view the NSFAS Bursary Programme 2020 advert.

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 30 November 2019.

Contact Information

For more information or general enquiries about the bursary programme, contact NSFAS directly using these contact details:

Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Tel: 08000 67327

Bursaries

Standard Bank Bursary Programme 2019 – 2020

September 19, 2019

The Standard Bank is inviting interested and qualified individuals to apply for its Bursary Programme offering for the year 2020.

Headquartered in Johannesburg, the Standard Bank of South is the lender in terms of assets with a total of USD 142.9 billion i n 2016. In the same year, it employed a total of 54,767 employees spread across five continents, including North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

The Standard Bank Bursary Programme 2020

Standard Bank launched its 150 Bursary Fund Programme in celebration of its 150th anniversary. It is a full coverage bur an effort to help financially challenged . It is a full-coverage sponsorship for tertiary learners and designed to further develop academic excellence and mold future African movers and shakers.

Bursary support is offered to both undergraduate and postgraduate students

Undergraduate programme

Offered to students set to successfully complete 1st year and need funding for the incoming year
Must register for full-time studies in the following fields of study:
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Sciences
- Technology
- Mathematics

Postgraduate Bursary

Awarded to financially-constrained, academic performers looking to pursue postgraduate studies in any of the following courses:
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Science
- Mathematics
- Information Technology
Preferred universities are as follows:
- University of Cape Town
- University of Pretoria
- Wits University
- Rhodes University
- Stellenbosch University
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of Johannesburg

Requirements or Eligibility

Undergraduate Programme

To qualify for the undergraduate bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Currently studying at a South African tertiary level institution
Has at least a 65% average in current or latest exams (June/mid-year)
Must be enrolled as a full-time
Must satisfy entry requirements of universities preferably University of Pretoria, University of Cape Town, Wits University, Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, University of Johannesburg and University of Kwazulu-Natal
Amenable to formal assessment processes
Financial incapacity is a main consideration

Postgraduate Programme

For postgraduate applicants, the ideal candidate must meet the following basic qualifications:

Should have at least a 65% grade average
Must be enrolled for full-time studies
Must be able to satisfy admission requirements at universities preferably University of Cape Town, University of Pretoria, Wits University, Rhodes University, Stelllenbosch University, University of Kwazulu-Natal, University of Johannesburg
Must agree to a number of formal assessment procedures
Financial need is a major consideration

How to Apply

Eligible applicants will need to apply via StudyTrust’s online recruitment portal. StudyTrust is the bursary administrator for Standard Bank.

Click the link to get started.

Grade 12 students who do not have immediate internet access may download the application form by clicking here.

Send fully accomplished application form together with the required supporting documents via one of the following way:

Email: apply@studytrust.org.za

Postal Address: Private Bag X16, Braamfontein 2017

Short-listed applicants will go through a psychometric evaluation and series of interviews. Exceptional academic performance and financial incapacity to study.

Opening and Closing Date

Deadline for submission of applications is on 30 September 2019.

Contact Information

For further questions about the bursary programme, send an email to:

applications@studytrust.org.za

or call

011 482-1501 / 011 403-1632

Got general enquiries, send an email to:

info@StudyTrust.org.za

Bursaries

South African Radio Astronomy Observatory Bursary 2019 – 2020

July 24, 2019

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory is calling on qualified parties looking to fund their tertiary education to send in their application for its Undergraduate/Honour’s Bursary Programme for 2019 to 2020.

The SARAO is a research facility under the National Research Foundation in charge of implementing initiatives, projects and undertakings related to radio astronomy. The Karoo MeerKATRadio Telescope, and the VLBI and Geodesy projects at the HartRAO facility are its major projects. In addition, the SARAO is in charge of coordinating the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry Network, as well as the country’s share in the engineering and infrastructure planning for the Square Kilometre Array Radio.

SARAO Bursary Programmes 2019-2020

The SARAO Bursary Programme is open to students pursuing or planning to pursue any of the following fields of study:

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor in Computer Engineering
Bachelor in Electronic Engineering
Bachelor in Mechatronic Engineering
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
BS in Physics or Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
BS in Astronomy, Astrophysics or Physics
BS in Physics and Electronics
BS Honours in Electronics, Physics or Computer Science
BS Honours National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme

The current total bursary coverage for both undergraduate and honours studies amounts to R140,000 per year. Bursary support is renewable each year for as long as the programme allows and meeting academic standards set by the SARAO.

Career Options

The SARAO Bursary Programme does not guarantee employment after completion of the bursar’s qualification.

Requirements or Eligibility

Applicants must meet the programme’s minimum requirements in order to be considered for the bursary award:

A South African citizen or has been given permanent residency status
Currently studying or intending to study any of the qualifications mentioned earlier
Must be able to acquire at least a 70% result in Mathematics and Physical Sciences during matric
Has at least 70% grade average during tertiary educaction
More details are available by checking the programme advert below

SARAO Bursary Programmes 2019-2020 advert

How to Apply

Qualified applicants will need to go to the SARAO’s recruitment portal and register an account to be able to apply. Click the link below to get started:

https://skagrants.nrf.ac.za/FPF/

Opening and Closing Date

Deadline for submission of applications is on 8 August 2019. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates will receive feedback by 11 November 2019. If no feedback has been received beyond this date, consider the application as unsuccessful.

Contact Information

For your queries about the programme, contact the SARAO at:

Annah Mashemola
Tel: 011 442 2434
Email: amashemola@ska.ac.za

Bursaries

Mauritius-Africa International Scholarship Programme 2019

March 1, 2019

In line with the Government of Mauritius’ commitment in promoting high-level capacity-building in the African continent, it is offering its International Scholarship Programme for 2019 to deserving African students. The scholarship programme is run by the coutnry’s Ministry of Education and Human Resources. The Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa will be facilitating the application and candidate nomination process of this scholarship programme.

Mauritius International Scholarship Programme in South Africa

This full-time scholarship grant is awarded to qualified and deserving African students who are interested in pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in Mauritius. Schooling will be done in a recognized state-run Higher Education Institution (HEI).

Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree students under the programme will have access to the following:

Coverage of tuition fees and course-related expenses equivalent to MUR 100, 000
Cost of living allowance equivalent to MUR 12,500
Reimbursement of airplane tickets to and from Mauritius

Requirements or Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy the following basic requirements in order to be considered for the programme:

Must be a citizen of South Africa
Must be in excellent health
With a strong academic record
Interested in studying in Mauritius
Available to move to Mauritius in 2019 for the scholarship
Must be able to get admission into a similar course at a South African HEI
English proficiency is a must
Not a beneficiary of any other scholarships in Mauritius
At least some proof of application admission from a Mauritian university

For undergraduate scholarship applicants, the minimum requirements are:

Must be over 18 years of age and not more the 25 years at the close of application
Completed at least National Senior Certificate with Bachelor’s pass and achieved at least a 65% average (excluding LO subject)
Must have applied for full-time undergraduate course (on-campus) at a public HEI in Mauritius for the 2019 academic year

For Master’s degree scholarship programme applicants:

Acquired an Honour’s degree and at least a 65% grade average
Not older than 34 years of age at the closing of applications

For PhD scholarship applicants:

Completed a Master’s degree by research or its equivalent in a related discipline
No older than 44 years old at the end of the application window
Must be able to write and submit a detailed 1,500-word research plan
Proof of support from a supervisor in a Mauritian university

Keep in mind that this scholarship programme is not awarded by the DHET. It is offered by the Mauritian government through its Ministry of Education and Human Resources.

How to Apply

Interested parties must have already applied for admission to a Mauritian HEI prior to accomplishing the International Scholarship application form. Selected scholars will be entitled to a refund of the admission fee incurred.

Qualified parties are required to download the application form. It highly recommended to fill out the form electronically, before printing it out. If not, use a black pen.

Attach the following documents with your application form:

Birth certificate
Academic transcripts and educational certificates
Passport biodata page copy (if available)
Signed and completed medical certificate (See Section 6, Application Form)

Send the application form along with the required documents to the Department of Higher Education and Training (referred to as the Nominating Agency) to: internationalscholarships@dhet.gov.za.

Download the International Scholarship Programme for African Students form below:

Mauritius-Africa International Scholarship Application Form 2019 (Undergraduate)

Mauritius-Africa International Scholarship Form 2019 (Postgraduate)

Mauritius-Africa International Scholarship Applicant Guidelines 2019

Shortlisted applicants will receive further instructions from the DHET as to how to continue with the application process.

Opening and Closing Dates

Deadline of submission of applications to the DHET is on 25 March 2019. Make sure to check the application window for the Mauritian HEIs by reading Section 8 of the Applicant Guidelines.

Contact Information

For more information about the Mauritius-Africa International Scholarship Programme 2019, click here.

Bursaries

DAFF Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary Awards 2019 – 2020

September 24, 2018

Tasked with responsibility of managing and supporting the agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) is one of the key departments of the South African government. The DAFF is also responsible for making sure the people have access to nutritious, safe and sufficient food products.

Established in July 7, 2009, the department was then placed under the authority of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries at the turn of the year.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary Awards 2020

The DAFF provides comprehensive bursaries to deserving and qualified individuals intending or currently pursuing their studies on critically important scarce skills in the forestry, agricultural and fisheries industry for the 2019 school year.

The bursary programme targets previously impoverished and disadvantaged individuals from poor and rural communities. Individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Innovative careers and opportunities are available to graduates of agricultural economics. These are gainful employment in agricultural firms and corporations

Career Options

The Department is an equal opportunity employer that stands by its principle of affirmative action. Their intention is to promote employees regardless of gender, race, and disability as long as the candidates meet the requirements for the appointment. Visit their website to find out more about their job opening by clicking here.

Requirements or Eligibility

Listed below are the minimum requirements set by the DAFF to qualify for a bursary award.

For candidates with a National Diploma in Food Technology, Forestry, and Marine Science: Physical Science and Mathematics 4 (50-59)
B of Science: Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) and Bachelor of Veterinary Science: Physical Science and Mathematics 6 (70-79)
Bachelor of Science in following fields: Viticulture and Oenology, Plant Pathology, Food Science, Entomology, Forestry and Wood Science, Marine Biology, Oceanography and Marine Biology, Ichthyology specializing in Aquaculture: Physical Science and Mathematics 5 (60-69)
Postgraduate studies (e.g. B. Sc, B. Tech, Hons. M. Tech., D. Tech., Ph. D., and M. Sc. in various forestry, agricultural, and fisheries studies relevant to the Department’s priority project. Awardees will taken as interns into relevant industries.
Candidates must be South African citizens

Click here to find out more about the bursaries offered.

How to Apply

If you meet the minimum qualifications, download the application form by clicking on the link below. Make absolutely sure to read and follow the instructions carefully.

2019 Undergraduate Application form

2019 Postgraduate Application form

Send your bursary application along with certified copies of your ID and performance results/certificates to the address below:

The Director
Directorate: Sector Education and Training Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Private Bag X250
Pretoria
0001