If you require bursary funding assistance for your studies, there are a few options you can consider as a University of Free State student.
The Professional Provident Society, also known as the PPS Foundation, was founded in 2016 with the main objective of boosting participation in the STEM fields and assisting in the long-term development of South African communities.
Students majoring in Humanities may also apply for the PPS Foundation bursary. Additionally, candidates for the company are chosen based on their academic standing and financial need.
Some of the requirements you must meet for the bursary include the following:
You must be studying in the fields listed below:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Be a South African citizen aged 18 and 35 and enrolled at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- Have an annual household income that is not above 600 000
- Students majoring in STEM subjects will be given priority
The bursary covers tuition fees, textbooks, meals and accommodation. The following required documents for interested applicants include the following.
- A certified copy of your ID
- Latest academic transcripts, ideally on the institution’s letterhead, academic average should be at least 65% for application.
- Your financial information has been obtained from the institution’s finance department.
- Invoice pro forma (for the prescribed textbooks).
- If you live in a private residence, you must produce lease
- Proof of income for parent or guardians (if employed, current payslips: if unemployed, affidavit (if applicable) proof of grant proof.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Nsfas is a government bursary scheme fund for students. The NSFAS application period for students usually begins at a later time of the year, and the bursary scheme's closing application deadline is typically in the following calendar year.
NSFAS is an option worth considering when applying for a bursary. Applicants can submit their applications for the bursary scheme on the NSFAS website.
The Funza Lushaka Bursary is another viable and ideal alternative when considering applying for a government-funded bursary, particularly if you are studying towards a qualification in education.
New and returning students can apply using the process listed below.
How To Submit Funza Lushaka Application
- Open the e-Gov portal
- Register by providing your personal information
- Log in to the system using the username and password created when registering
- On the e-Services Menu, select Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme
- Enter the OTP received on the preferred channel
- Accept the Terms and Conditions
- On the dashboard menu click on the 2023 application button
- Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information
- Accept the declaration to confirm the information captured
