Gabriélla Siebritz

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Gabriélla is an intern writer at Portal Publishing and studied Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology

With an interest in reading and writing developing from a young age, Gabriélla is passionate about producing good stories and loves learning as much as she can about all the forms of media she's interested in. 

When she's not writing on her blog, you'll find her re-watching The Vampire Diaries, reading a book or obsessing over Taylor Swift lyrics. 

Gabriélla's Articles:

Mechanical Engineers play an important role in a number of industries. Studying towards any tertiary education qualification can become incredibly expensive. Luckily, there are a number of funding opportunities available for students. 

Many South African students who are unable to afford their tuition turn to NSFAS for financial assistance. A number of study expenses are covered by NSFAS, but does this include bridging courses?

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behavior. 

Ongoing issues with NSFAS amidst student protests have become a severe headache for university students who are left stranded and academically excluded due to delays in NSFAS payments. The South African Union of Students has called on an urgent response from the bursary scheme, so that students aren't left hanging. 

The Department of Higher Education and Training is planning to deal with the ongoing problems students at tertiary institutions have been having this year and in previous years. Student protests erupted at various institutions across the country during the second week of February, when institutions planned to reopen their doors for the 2023 academic year. 

The Western Cape Department of Health has bursaries on offer for students pursuing careers in the Health-Science related fields. Qualifications in Health Science can lead to a variety of career paths. 

Tertiary education costs a lot of money. Luckily, there are multiple avenues for students to consider and apply to for funding, such as South African banks. 

NSFAS has implemented efforts to directly assist students with queries and challenges. Although some students may still be in the dark regarding funding, NSFAS is aiming to help as much as possible.

A student union has issued a statement regarding the readiness of tertiary institutions as the academic year gets closer. The Union is still concerned over the late release of the matric results, and what impact this will have during university registration periods. 

Students approved for the Nsfas bursary receive registration fees, tuition and a number of allowances. However, the amount of each allowance differs depending on which tertiary institution they attend. 

Nsfas has revealed its readiness for the 2023 tertiary academic year, which is fast approaching. Here is all you need to know.

There are now multiple options available for students looking to finance their studies. Here are bursaries for students studying at the Central University of Technology. 

Nsfas has notoriously had many problems with its execution, particularly when it comes to distributing allowances to students. However, the financial aid provider is preparing to solve these issues, as the 2023 academic year is soon approaching. 

As Nsfas gears up for the fast approaching 2023 academic year, a lot of information has to undergo processing. Part of this information, includes the number of appeals Nsfas has to sort through.

Nsfas has recently revealed the number of students who have submitted their applications for funding for the 2023 academic year. However, a number of applications were also withdrawn, due to students changing their minds for various reasons. 

There are many departments within South Africa's government that offer bursaries to deserving and qualifying students each year. Here is all you need to know.

South Africa's group of students known as the "missing middle" are still at the short end of the stick when it comes to gaining access to tertiary education, particularly when it comes to securing financial aid. One student organisation is lobbying for NSFAS to help solve this problem.

The Nsfas student accommodation portal is ready for accommodation providers to upload their accommodation facilities for Nsfas beneficiaries to consider.  

Wondering why Nsfas applicants who aren't reliant on their parents/guardians for their education funds should complete the Non-Sassa Declaration Form? Here is all you need to know.

Nsfas has reportedly spent over a billion Rand in order to fix the countless problems students endure when it comes to securing accommodation during their studies. The government bursary scheme now plans on correcting a few issues, including how the money is to be spent.


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