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South African students seeking financial aid to pursue their tertiary education have flocked to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The scheme has already received 200 000 applications during the first week of the 2025 application period. 

Are you an NSFAS-funded university student wondering how much financial aid you'll receive this October? This article breaks down the NSFAS allowance amounts for October 2024, providing essential information for thousands of students across South Africa.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has recently announced the NSFAS allowance amounts for South African university students in October 2024. This includes crucial information for students studying at Unisa, the country's largest university.

Thousands of learners are expected to apply for NSFAS funding for the 2025 academic year. Here's who won't get NSFAS funding in 2025. 

Thousands of NSFAS beneficiaries are furthering their education at a TVET College. Here's how much their NSFAS allowances will be for October 2024. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has recently clarified the payment methods for October 2024 allowances. If you're a Unisa student receiving NSFAS funding, here's what you need to know.

Thousands of students apply for NSFAS funding. We reveal what the provisionally funded subject to registration and availability of funds' NSFAS status means.

NSFAS has opened 2025 applications. The scheme has revealed their targets regarding delivering funding decisions to applicants. 

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Latest Bursaries

In the face of challenges such as labor and energy cost increases and deepening operations, Fairview Mine has shown resilience and placed its focus on enhancing its production profile and mining at deeper levels.

Barberton Fairview Mines are now offering Bursary opportunities to South African students for the 2025 academic year.

Barberton Mines aims to provide prospective graduates and diplomates students with an opportunity to study at preferred tertiary institutions. 

This programme is specifically designed to provide educational funding and empowerment to deserving Grade 12 learners, including the children of employees.

They believe in the power of education to shape a brighter future, not just for individuals but also for our communities, the environment, and society as a whole. By offering these bursaries, we aim to support talented young individuals who excel academically and aspire to pursue undergraduate studies in agriculture or related fields.

Cape Wools SA, in its role as service company representing the interests of the Wool Industry Forum of South Africa, recognises education, training and development as key tools in support of a viable, profitable and sustainable wool industry.

The Pecci Family has made available the sum of R200 000,00 for a bursary fund and with this as seed money it was decided at the CWSA Executive meeting on 27 November 2007 to establish a bursary fund to attract new entrants to the industry.

Vestas Empowerment Trust (VESTAS) has historically invested in primary education programmes in Makhanda, Eastern Cape. The goal of the PEP is to improve literacy and numeracy, improve the quality of teachers’ teaching and parental involvement to support learners in their development.  

The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI), which is a Chief Directorate within the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), provides education, training and skills to students, mostly specialising in agricultural production education and training.

The qualifications that students are able to attain range from learnerships at NQF level 1 to a B. Agric degree at NQF level 7.

In an effort to create a conduit for critical and future fit skills in the financial services sector with the focus in the Short Term Insurance Industry, Santam Limited, South Africa’s largest general insurer, established the Santam Bursary Programme as part of its Skills Development Academy.

HP Inc South Africa is a technology company born of the belief that companies should do more than just make a profit. They should make the world a better place.

As part of efforts in climate action, human rights, and digital equity, HP Inc is investing in the tertiary education of talented and determined young people whose higher level skills are needed by the South African economy.

The Amandla Omoya Trust is a community trust that owns shares in the Jeffreys Bay Wind farm for the benefit of communities within a 50-kilometre radius of the farm. It believes that everyone in its communities should have an opportunity to reach their dreams. One way that the Trust expresses this, is by empowering individuals to advance.

The Amandla Omoya Trust is offering individuals an opportunity to study further at South African tertiary education or training institutions including public or private TVET colleges, universities of technology or academic universities.

Aurora Wind Power invites Grade 12 learners, who are South African citizens from designated schools on the West Coast of South Africa, to apply for a Bursary to study further at South African public institutions in any 3 or 4-year degree programmes.

Khobab Wind Farm invites bursary applications for 2025 from prospective and current students at public and accredited private South African institutions of higher learning (TVET Colleges, Universities of Technology and Universities). Applicants must live in Loeriesfontein and must be South African citizens.

The Letsatsi Borutho Trust is a community trust that owns shares in the Droogfontein Solar Power plant for the benefit of communities within a 50-kilometre radius of the plant. It believes that everyone in its communities should have an opportunity to reach their dreams. One way that the Trust expresses this, is by empowering individuals to advance.

The Matla A Bokone Solar PV Facility is dedicated to the upliftment of communities within a 50-kilometre radius of the facility. We believe in enabling every individual within our community to achieve their dreams and aspirations. In line with this belief, we are committed to providing educational opportunities to aid in personal and professional advancement.

We are pleased to offer bursaries for further study at South African tertiary education or training institutions, including public or private TVET colleges, universities of technology, and academic universities.

Roggeveld Wind Power invites bursary applications from prospective and current students at public and accredited private South African institutions of higher learning (FETCs, Universities of Technology and Universities). Applicants must live in Laingsburg/Maitjiesfontein and Sutherland areas and must be South African citizens.

The Sibona Ilanga Trust is a community trust that owns shares in the De Aar Solar Power plant for the benefit of communities within a 50-kilometre radius of the plant. It believes that everyone in its communities should have an opportunity to reach their dreams. One way that the Trust expresses this, is by empowering individuals to advance.

The Sishen Solar Facility invites bursary applications from current Grade 12 learners at designated schools in the geographical area of its operation namely:

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Latest Funding Articles

Matric rewrites offer candidates a chance to enhance their results. Applications for the 2025 matric rewrites in May/June are now open.

 

Are you passionate about education and looking to kickstart your teaching career? The Funza Lushaka Bursary is offering exciting opportunities for aspiring educators in 2025.

The Department of Basic Education has officially confirmed the release date for the matric results, a moment eagerly anticipated by thousands of students, parents, and educators across South Africa. In this article, we'll cover all the essential details regarding the release date and what to expect in the lead-up to this significant milestone.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has officially unveiled the timeline for the release of the 2024 Matric results. The DBE has outlined key dates and milestones to ensure a smooth and timely process.

Thousands of learners are gearing up for the upcoming Final Matric Exams, as the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has officially released the final 2024 IEB Matric Exam Timetable.

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