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With registration periods for universities and TVET Colleges approaching, it’s important for students to understand the key details about NSFAS funding for 2025. From covering registration fees to new accommodation options, here’s everything you need to know about securing financial support through NSFAS.

Whether you’re starting your studies or continuing your academic journey, NSFAS provides financial support to cover tuition fees and essential student allowances. For 2025, NSFAS has made applications available specifically for TVET College students.

Preparations are underway for the 2025 academic year, with NSFAS confirming the deployment of staff to all TVET colleges to ensure a smooth start.

Many of the students funded by NSFAS will require accommodation in 2025. Applications for 2025 accommodation is now open. 

Thousands of students applied for NSFAS funding for 2025. Unsuccessful applicants have been given to deadline to submit a NSFAS appeal. 

TVET colleges are preparing for the 2025 academic year as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announces the continuation of its direct payment system for student allowances.

Thousands of students are set to further their studies at universities in South Africa with funding from NSFAS. Here's how the government funding scheme will pay allowances.

Thousands of TVET College students have been approved for NSFAS funding in 2025. Here's details about their January 2025 allowances payments. 

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Applications for the 2025 Türkiye Scholarships are now open!!!

Wide range of programmes available in engineering, social sciences, health sciences, humanities, and more.

The Republic of Türkiye is inviting applications for the 2025 Türkiye Scholarships for full time or short-term study programmes in Türkiye tenable in September 2025.

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City Power Johannesburg (SOC) Limited as a progressive company committed to the skills and development initiatives of the country and striving for the social and economic development of the region, invites Applicants to apply for a bursary.

CITY POWER will fund the following qualifications:

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FlyFofa Aviation in partnership with the National Skills Fund (NSF) is offering a life-changing bursary program to young people from Gauteng. Whether you dream of flying a commercial plane, becoming a skilled cabin crew member, or piloting drones, this is your opportunity to take the first step toward an exciting aviation career.

The NSF bursary program is offering fully funded training opportunities for:

Are you a STEM student with a vision for a better world? Schneider Electric is providing full and partial undergraduate bursaries for enthusiastic individuals ready to lead and innovate in creating a sustainable future.

 

CIPLA Medpro South Africa Pty (Ltd) is awarding bursaries to students who are studying towards a qualification at an accredited PUBLIC tertiary learning institution. CIPLA bursaries are awarded to academically astute students registering for their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. year of studies in 2025.

The high cost of education in South Africa has been challenging for many students over the past few years. Paired with the lack of critical skills in the country, it is important that CIPLA plays a role in alleviating the crisis by developing the necessary skills among young talent.

TCTA is a state-owned liability management entity responsible for bulk raw water infrastructure development.

The following fields of study will be considered for funding:

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South African UNEMPLOYED students are invited to apply for a bursary to study towards a built-environment qualification at a public institution of higher learning within the borders of South Africa. 

FORD PHILANTHROPY 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GIFT OF THE GIVERS

Ford Philanthropy, in partnership with the Gift of the Givers, is offering scholarships to talented young South Africans from under-resourced communities. These scholarships open doors to technical and engineering careers and apprenticeships in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

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The Arup Education Trust is ehancing the lives of disadvantaged youth through education and skills development. The Trust is committed to the advancement of women through education and at least 50% of each year's beneficiaries must be women.

Are you looking for a great study opportunity in South Africa? Are you interested in Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Would you like to study at the Esri South Africa College while gaining practical experience in the GIS industry? Then you should consider this opportunity.

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Are you interested in furthering your studies? Do you believe that you can achieve a successful future but don’t have the means to study? Apply for the Royal Bafokeng Holdings Bursary today!

Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) is inviting eligible students to apply for academic tertiary funding at accredited institutions of higher learning through its RBH Bursary Fund for the 2024 academic year.  

RBH is an African community-owned investment holding company whose sole shareholder is the Royal Bafokeng Nation Development Trust (RBNDT).

Applications Now Open for the BCE Bursary Programme!

Are you a young, previously disadvantaged South African under 25 with dreams of a future in Electrical Engineering or as a Refrigeration Mechanic? This bursary, valued at R150,000, could be your key to success!

What fields of study are covered? Any professional Electrical Engineering or Refrigeration Mechanic courses through a recognized institution

FASSET invites qualifying learners to apply for the FASSET 2025 bursary. The bursary covers students that are registered to study towards a finance and accounting qualification at a public TVET College, university or university of technology.

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TVET Colleges are nearing the end of their 2024 academic year, and applications for the upcoming 2025 year are now being accepted.

Dreaming of pursuing higher education at a prestigious South African university? Some universities in South Africa are still taking applications for the 2025 academic year.

For the class of 2024, the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has released the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results. Applications for IEB matric exam re-marks are now available.

With an impressive pass rate of 87.3%, the highest in recent years, the Matric Class of 2024 has set a new benchmark for academic excellence. However, for those who may not be satisfied with their results or want to explore ways to improve, there are several options available, including re-marks, re-checks, and rewrites. 

The matric results for the Class of 2024 have been released, and the achievements are truly noteworthy. With an impressive pass rate of 87.3%, this year’s matriculants have surpassed expectations, showing a significant improvement over 2023's results.

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