Majority of students living in South Africa rely on government funding to finance their tertiary education.
There are many departments within the South African government that offer bursaries to deserving students each year. These bursaries are awarded to students wishing to pursue various study fields.
Each bursary usually has a specific set of requirements that students need to meet in order to qualify as well as a breakdown of the specific fees and expenses that it covers.
Most government funding usually covers the following fees:
- Registration fees
- Tuition
- Meals and living expenses
- Accommodation
- Books and study materials
Students are always encouraged to keep their eyes peeled to the various government and provincial department websites as bursary opportunities are often posted to the official platforms.
However, there are also several online platforms that provides students with updated information on bursaries and other funding opportunities in the country.
Here are a few websites and places where students can find information on government bursaries:
- Careers Portal
- Bursaries Portal
- Government Official Websites
- Provincial Department Websites
- National Youth Development Agency
- University or College Finance Offices
- ZA Bursaries
- All Bursaries South Africa
- Career Wise
Visit any of the above mentioned platforms to find out more on which government bursaries are available.
