Located in the Eastern Cape, the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has a student population of around 30,000 to whom they offer over 180 academic programmes.
The institution has four campuses with multiple delivery sites spread across Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Komani.
The university is ideally positioned to deliver a wide range of educational and development opportunities.
Students who plan to study at Walter Sisulu University can access financial aid in several forms such as bursaries, scholarships, grants, and loans.
Here are few bursaries WSU students can apply for:
- The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas)
- Funza Lushaka Bursary
- Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) Funding
- Transnet Bursaries
- First National Bank (FNB) Bursaries
- Sasol Bursaries
- MTN Bursaries
- Shoprite Bursaries
- Multichoice Bursaries
- Department of Public Works Bursaries
- Telkom Bursaries
- LLB Bursary
- Gold Fields LTD Bursary
- Glencore Bursary Programme
- South African Police Services (SAPS) Bursaries
Additionally, the institution also has several externally funded special research projects that offer bursary and postdoctoral research opportunities, and project leaders frequently issue calls for applications.
General bursaries are funded by government to assist deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounded and are awarded to individuals regardless of their subject or career choice.
There are different requirements for each bursary, and those requirements are usually stipulated alongside the bursary listing or advertisement.
For bursaries based purely on merit and academic performance, it is always advisable to include a motivation letter with your application as it gives you the chance to provide additional motivation as to why you should be the successful candidate.
To find more information on any of the above-mentioned bursary opportunities visit their official websites or social media platforms.
