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.

Higher education in South Africa is made up of universities, public colleges and private colleges. While students who attend private institutions do not qualify for state-funded bursaries, there are alternative funding options available to them.

The 2023 academic year will soon commence and students around South Africa will begin gaining knowledge and skills that can lead to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Here are the registration dates for public colleges in South Africa.

Thousands of students are planning to study at public universities in 2023. It's important to note that they must register before they can attend lectures and classes.

The cost of tertiary education can prevent thousands of students from obtaining a tertiary education qualification. Bursaries ensure that students don’t have to worry about these costs, however, students must meet certain requirements to qualify for a DHET bursary.

Thousands of students will choose to enroll in academic programmes at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in 2022. Colleges offer several courses that will allow students to do this but it's important to know that these courses come at a cost.

After site visits to student accommodation facilities, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme was obliged to improve the situation by using a hands-on approach. Several challenges faced by students led to the financial aid scheme's decision.

The University of Limpopo wants to be a leading African university focused on the developmental needs of its communities and epitomising academic excellence and innovativeness. This has made it an attractive option for students around South Africa.

Thousands of students enrol in academic programme each year. Many of these students will rely on bursaries to fund their studies. Here are the bursaries available to North West University students.

Thousands of students receive bursaries from  the National Student Financial Aid Scheme every year. Losing this funding could be disastrous for students as many would be unable to complete their qualifications with the bursary.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has eligibility criteria that students must meet to continue receiving financial support. While many students may lose their funding if they do not meet this eligibility criteria, there are conditions that may allow them to keep receiving their funding.

While the National Student Financial Aid Scheme aims to support students around the country on their tertiary education journey, the scheme will not cover students forever. Students can take these steps if their funding was discontinued by the scheme.

The cost of tertiary education in South Africa can serve as a barrier for many students in the country. One government funded bursary scheme helps thousands of student obtain tertiary education qualifications without worrying about the costs.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme ensures that thousands of deserving students can obtain tertiary education qualifications without facing any financial barriers. However, money meant to ensure these students receive their funding has not always been used properly.

Bursaries from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme aim to ensure that every aspect of a student's time at an intuition of higher learning is paid for. But are the allowances received by students enough to get them through every month?   

Thousands of students living in South Africa rely on bursaries to attend universities and colleges in South Africa. However, many students who applied for bursaries from the country’s most popular bursary scheme have had their funding applications rejected.

Every year, thousands of students in South Africa submit bursary applications to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas). However, several students who are checking their application status are facing difficulties.

Thousands of students receive bursaries from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme every year. The bursary scheme has revealed that some students have not completed their funding applications, which could affect their funding.

The cost of tertiary education can serve as a barrier to entry for many students in South Africa. However, a government-funded bursary scheme has the mandate to ensure that deserting students can obtain a qualification without worrying about the cost.