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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. 

Bursaries enable students to attend institutions of higher learning without having to worry about the costs. Some bursaries aim to increase the uptake of specific academic programmes while others aim to ensure students from poor backgrounds can achieve their academic goals.

Furthering your education after you’ve achieved a degree can be extremely rewarding as you start to contribute new knowledge and ideas in your chosen field. However, funding your postgraduate studies can prove to be a challenge.

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. 

With the high cost of tuition and other related expenses, many tertiary students are turning to crowdfunding platforms to raise the funds they need to pursue their education goals, let's explore some of the currently available crowdfunding options for tertiary students in South Africa.

Scholarships can mean a huge break for an applicant, However it is also likely that you will have to write a motivational letter to increase your chances for attaining one. Here is a comprehensive list of do’s and don’ts to consider and keep in mind when writing one.  

Electrical engineering students in need of financial assistance now have an opportunity to ease the burden of tuition costs and gain valuable work experience at the same time. This guide provides useful information on electrical engineering bursary programmes in South Africa that may be able to assist you with funding your studies, accessing internships and finding the support of mentors in the electrical engineering field.

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme helps university students from low and middle income households finance their education. This programme has its own policy when it comes to how its students are funded.

Missing middle students have been feeling left out when it comes to funding opportunities in universities. The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme caters for this cohort of students, however, there are conditions that need to be met for students to continue receiving funding.