Melissa-Seané Sathekge

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Melissa-Seané is a part-time writer at Portal Publishing. She is dedicated to creating true and accurate content that could be of help to the public. She finds enormous delight in being able to provide others knowledge that even slightly improves their lives.

Melissa-Seané is currently a student completing her Bachelor of Social Science Degree at IIE MSA in Johannesburg. Because this degree requires extensive time management, organisation, and concept integration, she has been able to hone her research and writing skills.

Melissa's Articles:

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme, what we know as ISFAP, has now opened pplications for undergraduate and postgraduate bursaries to study in 2027. Here's how to qualify and apply for these missing middle bursaries.

Obtaining a chemistry qualification can lead to lucrative jobs in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Here's the bursaries that cover chemistry courses. 

ISFAP is specifically designed to help 'missing middle' students achieve their academic goals. Applications are now open if you want to study next year at any of the 26 public universities.

Are you a South African student struggling to afford university fees? You may be eligible for an ISFAP bursary!

ISFAP funding is there to provide financial funding to lower-income students and those who fall into the “missing middle" and struggle to pay their tuition fees. Here's how ISFAP bursaries work.

The cost of tertiary education in South Africa could serve as a barrier for thousands of students who cannot afford university or college fees. Bursaries ensure that students are not prevented from achieving their academic goals due to affordability.

 

Obtaining a tertiary education qualification often leads to greater job opportunities and a higher earning potential. The cost of enrolling in tertiary education programmes can be expensive and a student may require funding to register and complete their qualification.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that R3.6 billion has been paid to universities for student allowance payments,

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced that funding decisions have been completed for all valid applications submitted for the 2026 academic year.

Thousands of students apply for NSFAS funding. We reveal what the provisionally funded subject to registration and availability of funds' NSFAS status means.

NSFAS loans could benefit thousands of students in South Africa. The scheme confirmed the academic criteria for NSFAS loans.

NSFAS funding aims to cover the costs associated with getting a higher education degree. However, not all NSFAS allowances are included in the NSFAS loan. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has clarified how the N+ rule will apply to TVET college students. This rule governs the duration of funding based on academic progress and qualification length. Understanding these guidelines is crucial for students relying on NSFAS support.

Over 900,000 South African students have embarked on the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) final exams.

 

Do you want to study teaching and you're looking for a bursary? Well good news! The Funza Lushaka Bursary is perfect for you and 2026 bursary applications are now open. 

If you have applied to NSFAS and were asked to complete a SARS consent form so that your application is completed, keep reading to find out how to gain access to it. 

The NSFAS application process involves several stages, with document submission being a crucial step. NSFAS has provided specific guidelines on acceptable and unacceptable documentation.

The Minister of Higher Education has officially announced that applications are open for NSFAS bursaries for university and college studies in 2026. At a media briefing in Pretoria Minister Manamela announced that news that many had been waiting for. 

The hospitality industry is booming in South Africa, offering exciting careers in hotels, restaurants, tourism, and events. If you want to study hospitality, considering your financial aid options is very important.

The world of business and management is dynamic, demanding, and incredibly rewarding but pursuing a degree in these fields can be financially challenging. Fortunately, there are several bursaries available in South Africa designed to support Business and Management students.


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