Applications and decisions regarding university and funding is stressful and can be confusing. Keep reading to hear some tips and tricks when applying for funding and scholarships.
Firsly, applying isn't as stressful as you think. It can actually be pretty simple. You usually don't need more than a standard course application form and good grades. Most scholarship opportunities are usually open only to new graduate students so apply at the right time and do not delay and you put yourself in good standing!
Fundi provides student loans that cover students' education-related expenses and pay these directly to the higher education institutions they are enrolled at. So what do they cover?
Fundi aims to help students fund their studies in tertiary education. Fundi provides education loans to students that covers a variety of expenses so students can study without financial burden.
After being approved for funding by Fundi, the next step is your Fundi card. The card is a payment solution which is set up like a debit card.
Here are the steps to access and activate your Fundi Card:
Are you looking for financial assistance to further your studies? The idea of a student loan may seem intimidating but researching your options will put your mind at ease and help you make an informed decision.
You can choose from a range of public and private entities.
The institutions listed below could make higher education possible through their student loan and financial scheme options.
Each entity or loan agreement has its own set of terms and conditions so a thorough investigation of application requirements and loan repayment methods is necessary.
If you've been approved for Fundi funding and have just received your Fundi card, you may be wondering how you can use it. You can read about that here! To pay your accommodation fees, you will need to dial a USSD code on your mobile phone.
Step One
Dial *134*87646# or *120*3385#. No airtime or data is needed to do this.
Step Two
Choose option 1 - Pay merchant and send
Step Three
Please enter merchant code: Your accommodation merchant will provide you with the 7-digit code
Fundi aims to help students fund their studies in tertiary education. Fundi provides education loans to students that covers a variety of expenses so students can study without financial burden.
You may be wondering if Fundi funds private colleges. The answer is yes! Fundi funds public and private universities and TVET colleges.
Fundi is a leading South African Education Finance specialist. They strive to help students achieve their dreams, by covering the costs relating to their tertiary education through their loans.
Fundi funds both private and public institutions but do they fund TVET college students?
The answer is yes! You will need to check if they fund your specific TVET college or the college you want to registar at.
If you're planning on doing a postgraduate degree, you may be wondering what options there are for funding for you. In this article, we will outline some of the options for you.
1. NSFAS
There are some options for funding for postgrad studies but it is limited to certain courses. These courses are:
Sanlam is offering bursaries to scholars who have enrolled to study actuarial science.
If you are a whiz at maths, enjoy a good challenge by solving difficult problems and are willing to remain focused and disciplined through years of studying and training, then you are just who Sanlam is looking for.
Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is a full university scholarship that provides extensive mentoring and leadership development for graduate students with a passion for teaching and education.
The Old Mutual Education Trust (OMET) applications are open to all participating union members and their dependents. The funding from this scholarship will allow for the pursuit of any tertiary qualification at one of South Africa’s public higher education institutions.
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) awards a limited number of scholarships annually. These scholarships are for postgraduate study at public Higher Education Institutions in South Africa at Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral level.
