Higher Education
If this is your situation, take heart: there are many funding opportunities available, but knowing where to look, when to apply, and how to prepare is key. So we at Future SA have compiled a smart and practical guide to navigating your options in South Africa.
The types of bursaries available
There’ s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to bursaries. Here’ s a breakdown of the major categories and what they offer:
Government-funded bursaries These are designed to make tertiary education more accessible, particularly for students from low-income households.
NSFAS( National Student Financial Aid Scheme): DHET International Scholarships:
Offers full coverage for tuition, accommodation, transport, meals, and more. It’ s available to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges.
Offers South Africans the chance to study abroad in countries like Germany, Ireland, South Korea, and the USA through Department of Higher Education and Training partnerships.
Prestigious international scholarships These are highly competitive and often include leadership development opportunities in addition to full funding.
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship: Rhodes Scholarship( Oxford University):
Supports postgraduate students, while fostering leadership and entrepreneurship.
Offers full funding to study at Oxford University in the UK – one of the most prestigious global education opportunities available to South Africans.
University-specific scholarships Many South African universities offer their own merit-based or needs-based scholarships.
University of Cape Town( UCT): University of Johannesburg( UJ):
Offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Includes programmes such as the Vice-Chancellor’ s Scholarship, awarded to top-performing students.
Corporate and private bursaries Many companies invest in South Africa’ s future by sponsoring students in specific fields.
Nedbank Bursary Programme: |
IDC( Industrial Development Corporation) Bursary: |
Mediclinic / ER24 Bursaries: |
Liberty Actuarial Science Bursary: |
This is for students pursuing careers in Finance and related fields. |
Supports students in Engineering, Agriculture, and IT-related fields. |
Available to those pursuing health sciences like Nursing, Emergency Medical Care, and Pharmacy. |
Tailored for students in Actuarial Science with strong academic records. |
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