Funding & Bursaries

Discover how to finance your studies. From NSFAS to corporate bursaries, explore the options available to South African students.

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NSFAS

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme provides government funding to eligible students whose combined household income is less than R350,000 per year.

What it covers

  • Tuition Fees
  • Accommodation
  • Food Allowance
  • Learning Materials

Other Funding Platforms

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Corporate Bursaries
Sasol Bursary Programme 2027
Opens: 1 Apr 2026
Closes: 17 May 2026

Performance-based programme supporting exceptional young South African talent with funding and holistic support to pursue full-time undergraduate studies in Engineering and Science.

Eligibility:South African citizens, matric results with Math, Physical Science, English passing criteria. Full-time studies in Engineering & Science.
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Government Funding
Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme
Closes: 31 Aug 2026(0 days left)

Western Cape Government initiative for students studying engineering and the built environment.

Eligibility:Western Cape only. Engineering and built environment studies.
Government Funding
Funza Lushaka Bursary (Teaching)

Funding for students pursuing teaching qualifications (B.Ed.) at public universities. Expected to open around October 2026.

Eligibility:South African citizens, under 30, B.Ed. degree programme in priority subjects (Indigenous Languages, Afrikaans, etc).
Government (NSFAS)
NSFAS 2027

National Student Financial Aid Scheme providing fully funded bursaries covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, learning materials, transport, and personal care.

Eligibility:Combined household income must be R350,000 or less per year (R600,000 for students with disabilities). Public universities and TVET colleges.