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Thousands of students enrol in academic programmes each year. Bursaries ensure that many of these students can attend a tertiary education institution and not have to worry about the costs associated with studying.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is the biggest government-funded entity used to administer financial aid to struggling students, and, along with other funding schemes in the country, it has continued to be a major contributor to alleviating students' financial stress when pursuing their studies. That said, however, there are a few things that students must take note of before entering into any kind of bursary agreement.

In all the news surrounding tertiary education and university fees, a term that comes up often is the 'missing middle'. But what is the missing middle and what does it mean in relation to students looking to pursue tertiary education?

Many students in South Africa come from homes that cannot afford to absorb the costs of tertiary education. These students often have to rely on alternative funding options to finance their studies, including bursaries.

Boston City campus is a private institution that offers diverse qualifications that prospective students can choose from. If you aspire to study at the institution, there are funding opportunities that are available for you to consider. 

In addressing the skills shortage in the Limpopo province, the Department of Public Works provides financial assistance to individuals that will be equipping themselves with scarce skills. 

If you have applied to study at the University of Pretoria, you can make use of the institution’s application portal to also apply for funding opportunities that the university has available.

Stellenbosch University offers varied programmes in ten faculties, with eight of them being housed in the Stellenbosch main administrative center. If you’d like to study at this university, you might want to get familiar with the funding options available to you.

Are you a prospective tertiary student looking to study at the University of South Africa but are unable to afford your tuition fees? You may be pleased to know that the long-distance university does offer some bursary opportunities.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is an ideal institution to pursue your tertiary studies in various career fields. They also periodically avail a wide variety of bursary opportunities for those who qualify but are unable to fund their studies.