Each bursary contractual agreement specifies requirements that applicants must fulfil in order to be considered. Examples of requirements include geographic location, using age, and academic achievement.
Here are some typical bursary requirements that you must first complete if you are thinking about applying for this type of student financial aid.
Firstly, students are obligated to devote themselves to their studies and adjust to university life in a responsible and orderly manner during the first year of study.
The second common obligation is that the chosen bursary scheme benefiting students must meet the following academic standards both during their first year of study and each subsequent year::
- Attend and participate in lectures, tutorials and academic support programmes as required by the institution;
- Complete all set assignments and/or tasks as required in terms of the due performance requirements of the Institution;
- Undergo all tests and examinations (written and oral) as required in terms of the due performance requirements of the institution;
- They must also pass at least 50% of all courses in the first year and be able to complete their studies in the minimum number of years plus one year (n + 1 year of study).
The third condition is that students must complete a minimum of 10 days (80 hours) of community service or unique project work of their own choosing, depending on the bursary they have chosen. This is done with the aim of fostering a culture of giving back and contributing to the advancement of the country.
