Application results will be released after the institutions confirm with NSFAS that an academic offer has been made to you. This will be communicated to students before the start of the year.
I have applied for funding and I have an application number but I haven't received feedback.
In December 2017, the President announced that NSFAS will offer bursaries as a form of free education rather than loans that need to be paid back. Students who received a NSFAS loan before the president's address need to repay the loaned amount as per the agreement form that was signed. If you only started being funded by NSFAS in 2018, there is no need to pay back any money as you received a bursary.
1. Open your internet browser and search for free email sites. Some examples include: Gmail, Yahoo, and iCloud.
2. Select your email site of choice and choose 'create an account' since you do not have any log in details yet.
3. Set up your account following what steps the site needs you to follow. The most common information you will need to input is your first and last names and your date of birth.
There are many frequently asked questions about funding and how your funding will be affected in different situations and scenarios. Here are a few of the common questions.
Does NSFAS pay the registration costs for first year, and for returning students?
Registration costs are covered by NSFAS and are usually the first payment towards your tutions. The university or TVET college will not expect the student to pay the registration fees upfront.
There are many documents that you need to submit when applying for funding and it is sometimes confusing. Here is a breakdown of what documents you need to submit given based on what situation you are in.
You may also read this article for detail as to how to submit your supporting documents that are outstanding.
What supporting documents do I need when I'm applying?
You will need a phone, a valid cellphone number and your own email address. You may use the cellphone and number of a trusted guardian or relative but it would be better if you had your own. A cellphone number can only be used by one applicant as the number is used to create your personal myNSFAS account which is used to apply for funding.
What do I do if I no longer use the email or cell number I registered with. How can I retrieve my One Time Pin (OTP)?
These are the steps you need to follow in order to obtain an NSFAS bursary, which includes how to sign your agreement. Any student who has been approved for funding will not receive any money until they sign the agreement.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges were established by the government to respond the skills shortage in the country. TVET colleges qualify students with vocational and occupational skills in order to find employment in South Africa.
NSFAS is an agent for the administration of funds to students across South Africa in order to increase access to higher education.
Dube TradePort’s Bursary Scheme is offering once off bursaries to students who are residents of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and interested in pursuing a tertiary qualification.
Bursaries will be awarded to students studying the following disciplines:
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal will be awarding bursaries to KwaZulu-Natal-residing students, to pursue their studies within the Built Environment sector (National Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree/ Apprenticeship/ other related qualification as approved by the Bursary Committee).
Opportunities to study in Hungary are available through the 2021 Stipendium Hungaricum.
The Hungarian Government is offering 100 scholarships to South Africans to study at participating public universities in Hungarian. The scholarship consists of Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD scholarships.
The Municipal Council of Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality invites applications for financial Assistance from well-performing matriculates who wish to further their studies at institutions of high learning.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – should you not receive feedback within 30 days, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
The MultiChoice 2021 Bursary Scheme is now open and we are looking for driven, accountable and lateral thinkers currently studying towards select degrees.
