Main funding routes
- NSFAS for eligible students at public universities and TVET colleges.
- Government department bursaries.
- Municipal bursaries.
- Company and professional-sector bursaries.
- University financial-aid and scholarship programmes.
- Education loans where appropriate.
Do not rely on one application
Where you qualify, apply to multiple legitimate funding programmes and keep a deadline tracker. Each provider has its own rules and application period.
Before you act
- 1Read the requirements
- 2Use the official source
- 3Complete the action carefully
- 4Save your reference number or confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Does one bursary application cover all providers?
No. Most bursaries have their own application and selection process.
Sources & verification
Rules, amounts, payment arrangements, deadlines and application processes can change. Verify important actions with the provider or government source below.