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Each year, various departments within the South African government offer bursaries to deserving students who cannot afford funding for further education. If you’re a student living in the Gauteng province, you might want to consider the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) bursary programme.

Lack of funding assistance can be limiting for those unable to afford to finance their tertiary studies. This is why the government intervenes by providing bursaries.

Bursaries ensure that thousands of students from poor and working-class backgrounds can attend institutions of higher learning and obtain tertiary education qualifications. But are there bursaries for students attending vocational colleges in South Africa?

The cost of education is an important consideration for many students who come from poor and working-class families. There are options available to these students which would enable them to pursue their academic goal without having to worry about costs.

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a programme catering for students who are pursuing qualifications within the teaching profession. The applications cycle for funding recently opened, however, there are different closing dates for existing and prospective bursars.

There is a strong need for teaching professionals in identified areas of priority, according to the Department of Basic Education. This is why the Funza Lushaka bursary opens applications annually. 

Feenix is a student centred fundraising platform that allows students to fundraise money for their studies. It encourages students to make use of their community and allow them to come together to support the student. 

Study grants are just one of the numerous types of financial aid that are available to students. Here's a list of options that might be worth considering if you're searching for funding.  

While the provision of bursaries plays a vital role in the completion of tertiary studies, not much is often discussed on whether or not they are taxed. Here's how bursaries and tax work in South Africa.

There are a couple of things you should know before you apply for a bursary. Every organisation that offers financial assistance in the form of a bursary has its own set of rules and requirements.