Performing arts focus on acting, singing, or playing an instrument. If you're interested in pursuing Theatre and Performing Arts at a South African institution of higher education, there a few bursaries for you to consider.

Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) offer bursaries with the intention of initiating skills development in students. If you are interested in obtaining a SETA bursary, here is how you can apply. 

Figuring out which NQF level you're at with a matric certificate can seem tricky. This is why it's important to have an understanding of how NQF levels work and what they mean. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, better known as NSFAS, might be your answer to securing the finances to pursue tertiary education. The NSFAS bursary funds a variety of undergraduate courses for South African students in need of financial support. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is no stranger to controversy and allegations of fraud, corruption and maladministration. The Parliamentary Committee has expressed serious concern and dissatisfaction with the scheme's poor handling of operations.

The academic year is soon coming to an end for university students, but many who have submitted appeals to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for 2023 funding, have yet to hear back from the bursary scheme. The delay in dealing with appeals has been harshly criticized by the Parliamentary Committee.

More than a million students are currently being funded by NSFAS, and are dependent on the bursary to cover their tertiary education costs. However, a significant number of beneficiaries were suddenly stripped of their funding, reportedly without warning from the bursary scheme.

NSFAS has been strongly reprimanded by the Parliamentary Committee of Higher Education for its continuous failures, which unfairly affect South Africa's students the most.

NSFAS remains a lifeline for many of South Africa's students who are pursuing tertiary education. To become a beneficiary of the NSFAS bursary, students have to send in applications to gain approval. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is once again under investigation, this time from the Public Protector. This comes just after August 2023 allowances were distributed using the new direct payment system. 

Pursuing any tertiary education qualification can be quite expensive. Luckily, there are a number of bursaries and scholarships available for students to apply for.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has established a new payment method students can use to access their monthly allowances, in the form of a bank account. University students have been advised to open an account to conveniently receive their allowances.

Tourism is travel for pleasure or business, and the commercial activity of providing and supporting such travel. If you're interested in pursuing a career in tourism, there are a number of bursaries to consider.

Fashion helps the economy grow and is the second-largest worldwide economic activity for trade; it also can be a means for artists and designers to tell a story through their designs. If you're interested in pursuing fashion as a career, there are a number of bursaries to consider.

Occupational therapy (OT) is an allied health profession that involves the therapeutic use of everyday activities or occupations to treat the physical, mental, developmental, and emotional ailments that impact a patient's ability to perform day-to-day tasks. 

Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury, which incorporates a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices. Students will typically pursue Pathology under the umbrella of Biomedical Sciences.

Pursuing a tertiary education qualification in electrical engineering can be an expensive journey. Luckily, there are a few bursary options available for you to consider and apply for.  

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme provides millions of students with the financial means to pursue their higher education qualifications. It is important to stay aware of all relevant dates and changes if you want to apply for funding, or are already a beneficiary. 

Deciding how best to finance your studies can be a difficult decision. In the event that you have multiple funding offers, there will be a number of factors you'll have to consider. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme provides its beneficiaries with a number of resources to continue and complete their tertiary education. One of these resources is a laptop, which is an essential device needed when in university.