Application for 2019 NSFAS funding is now open for applications for all new South African students. Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate degree/diploma or postgraduate degree programs.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate degree/diploma or postgraduate degree programs.
Eligible Countries: South African citizens are eligible are eligible to apply for this fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- You are a South African citizen with a household income of R350 000 or less, you are registered at this institution, and have not been approved for NSFAS funding in 2018
• You are a South African citizen with a household income of R350 000 or less, you are registered at this institution, but have not applied for NSFAS funding before
• You are a South African citizen with a household income of R350 000 or less and you plan to study at a public university or TVET College in 2019 and require funding.
Method of Application: Make sure that you have certified and valid copies of the following documents before attempting to apply for funding:
• Your South African identity document/card (or an unabridged birth certificate (if you are younger than 16 years old)
• ID of parents and/or guardian (or death certificate where applicable)
• Pay advice/letter of employment/pension advice stating income (SASSA slips are not required and SASSA should not be included as household income)
• A completed and signed consent form must be filled in with your parent’s/guardian’s signatures. Applications without a consent form signed by all people whose incomes have been declared in the application will not be accepted and will be considered incomplete
• If you have a disability, please download the Disability Annexure A, complete it, and submit it with your application
Scholarship Link
Scholarship Application Deadline: Open for applications
