Can I Get A Bursary As A Sassa Beneficiary?

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Study bursaries tend to cater to students from various different backgrounds and circumstances, so long as they meet the bursary requirements. However, if you're a Sassa recipient wanting to pursue your higher education studies but can't afford it, you might still be unclear if you are eligible for a bursary based on your grant status.

 


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If you're a Sassa recipient wanting to pursue your higher education studies but can't afford it, you might ask yourself: Can I get a bursary? Well, the answer to this is YES, OF COURSE!

Receiving a grant from Sassa indicates to companies and organizations that the prospective bursary recipient is coming from a disadvantaged background. This is because the means test used by Sassa to determine whether a person’s income is low enough to qualify for grants corresponds to the income requirements of bursaries.

Therefore, those who receive money from Sassa would be able to apply for and receive bursaries. Some bursaries do require Sassa grant recipients to provide proof such as a grant letter and other Sassa details. 

You will be eligible to apply for bursaries both from external companies and organisations and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).  

NSFAS offers financial support to students who do not have the means to pay for their studies at tertiary institutions (public universities or TVET colleges).

With NSFAS, the requirements state that those who experience financial constraints which does not allow them to fund their own studies, such as those people who are Sassa recipients qualify for funding from NSFAS.

If you are a SASSA recipient, then no proof of income is required when applying for NSFAS.

Not all educational institutions offer students financial relief funding. One way to find out is to directly contact the institution admissions office or visit their website for more information. If you are planning to solely rely on the bursary to pay for your studies, it would be ideal to research and apply to multiple institutions to increase your chances of being approved.

As for NSFAS, their applications open around August or September every year and typically close in November. 

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