For any of the country’s youth looking to pursue tertiary studies, bursaries are a crucial source of financial assistance, made available by either private organisations or the government.
With this in mind, here is how prospective students can apply for the following bursaries that are provided by the government.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
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 for 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
Available for a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees in the transportation industry and associated sectors. Candidates must be under 35 years old and have a total household income of no more than R350,000 annually to be eligible.
The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works is offering a bursary opportunity. Available for study in the areas of transportation, engineering, and built environment at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, the University of Cape Town, and the University of Stellenbosch.
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)
Land reform and rural development sector for the 2023 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities.
Compensation Fund Bursary Scheme
The Compensation Fund is inviting unemployed people who have experienced occupational illnesses or injuries and have subsequently become permanently disabled, as well as the dependents of COID persons with disabilities and the dependents of workers who have died as a result of their injuries, to apply for the
The bursary scheme's applicants must have been admitted to an accredited higher education institution, community college, or technical and vocational education and training (TVET) college (HEI).
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Aeronautical Bursary Programme are intended to provide opportunities to unemployed youth from disadvantaged backgrounds and who are residents of KwaZulu Natal Province to pursue careers in the field of Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) Bursary.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is also facilitating full-time bursaries
Due to their limited access to possibilities, bursaries are provided to South African citizens who are in financial need and deserving applicants from rural areas.
The bursary recipients should be pursuing studies in the following areas, ideally in fields related to mining.
Other annually available government bursary options also include those listed below:
City of Cape Town Bursary 2023
Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Bursary
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Language Bursary
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Bursary
2023 Provincial Treasury Bursary Programme
