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How NSFAS Works For People With Disabilities

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NSFAS provides bursaries to students who come from poor and working class backgrounds and they will pay for much more than just your fees.

If you're a person with a disability, the criteria to be funded by NSFAS is as follows:

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South African Government Bursaries

Each Provincial Government in South Africa offers a Provincial Government Bursary Programme. These Government bursaries are rare, so it’s advisable to apply for these opportunities at the earliest convenience.

What Government Bursaries Cover

Top 5 Engineering Bursaries

Each year companies in both the public and private sector commit to providing financial aid to deserving students. This is sometimes awarded in scholarship form but more frequently through a bursary agreement.

How to get a Nedbank Student loan

Nedbank offers student loans to part-time and full time students in tertiary institutions.

This student loan has flexible repayment options.

This Is Who Should Not Apply For NSFAS

It's that time of the year again as NSFAS opened their applications for funding in 2021. However, this bursary isn't open to just anyone. Here's who shouldn't send in that application to NSFAS.

You Can Apply For NSFAS At A Teachers Centre

Did you know that you have more options and can apply for a NSFAS bursary at Teachers' Centres? Well, now you know. NSFAS has opened their applications for 2021 funding and will close them on the 30th of November.

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Are you eligible for a bursary?

Every bursary contract has a criteria that must be met by the prospective student in order to apply. Requirements can include elements like location, age or academic achievement.

What should I know about my bursary?

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.

How to get an Absa study loan

Absa offers a study loan to students who wish to fund their tertiary education. This loan is covers a wide variety of study related expenses, and must be repaid with interest.

Who can apply?

Do You Qualify For A Laptop From NSFAS?

NSFAS has decided to give students laptops to give them access to online learning during Covid-19. This comes as Universities and TVET Colleges implement online learning and close down campuses to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Top Tips When Applying For Funding And Scholarships

University funding often causes a lot of stress and anxiety for students. The costs can be daunting especially if you need to cover accommodation fees too.

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Where To Find Bursaries To Study Engineering

If you are considering a career in engineering, there are numerous fields you can specialize in. To fund a study programme in engineering can become expensive, but there are bursaries to ease the financial strain that can come with funding your own studies.

Where To Find Bursaries For Medicine

Studying medicine can become quite expensive considering the duration it would take to complete your studies. Medicine bursaries are the perfect way to fund your studies. If you are interested in enrolling in a programme in the field of medicine below is a list of bursaries you can apply for.

Humanities Bursaries Found In South Africa

Humanities is an academic discipline that studies aspects of human society and culture. It encompass the full range of human thought and creativity, including languages, religion, philosophy, and the broad spectrum of the arts (including the performing arts and visual arts). If this is what you're planning on studying, there are a number of institutions, companies and foundations offering bursaries for Humanities.

Where To Secure Your Bursary To Study Computer Science

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