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May 2026

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First nameSurnameCountryRank
SzymonRozanskiPolandFirst
Divya Devji NanjiPatelUnited KingdomJoint Second
CristinaBlazquez DiazUnited KingdomJoint Second
AyeshaLoweUnited KingdomJoint Third
JacobColemanUnited KingdomJoint Third
Jonathan NobleUnited KingdomJoint Third

February 2026

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
JackOttmanUnited KingdomFirst
ThomasWilliamsonUnited KingdomSecond
Asini UpeshaKodikaraSri LankaJoint Third
MariekeVan Wel-StoffelsVietnamJoint Third
Alice Shew YinVoongMalaysiaJoint Third

November 2020

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
SanujaRajasingheSri LankaFirst
MagdalenaSalakPolandSecond
MichaelWoodcockUnited KingdomThird
RamjiShuklaUnited KingdomJoint Fourth
AlexanderLeflaive-ManleyUnited KingdomJoint Fourth
JohnMcGarryIrelandJoint Fourth
Ashane YeharaPereraSri LankaJoint Fourth


August 2020

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
EleanorTapiaUnited KingdomFirst
RhiannaLindsayUnited KingdomSecond
Roberta-JadeOzuzuUnited KingdomJoint Third
JenniferPlattUnited KingdomJoint Third
JamesYoungUnited KingdomFifth


May 2020

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
NandanMuthukumarUnited KingdomFirst
ThomasChristophersenUnited KingdomSecond
FionaHastingsUnited KingdomThird
StaciWilsonUnited KingdomJoint Fourth
JamesHancockUnited KingdomJoint Fourth


February 2020

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
CarolineWilliamsUnited KingdomFirst
ThomasRennisonUnited KingdomSecond
EstherHaskinsUnited KingdomThird
EricLakinUnited KingdomFourth
EdwardGrandeUnited KingdomJoint fifth
KatherineTomlinsonUnited KingdomJoint fifth

November 2019 exams

First nameSurnameCountryRank
Jennifer KendallUnited KingdomJoint first
MeganLessaniUnited KingdomJoint first
AyeshaMotalaSouth AfricaThird
MatthewNewberyUnited KingdomFourth
Ruth BallUnited KingdomFifth

August 2019 exams

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
RebeccaBlissett SmithUnited KingdomFirst
RyanMurphyUnited KingdomSecond
MarkWiddopUnited KingdomThird
LucyRodleyUnited KingdomJoint fourth
RyanStevensonUnited KingdomJoint fourth
JamesSmithUnited KingdomJoint fourth

May 2019 exams

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
NikkitaIkonomidis-SpyrouUnited Kingdomjoint first
Katie AnneLeeUnited Kingdomjoint first
StevenBantockUnited Kingdomjoint third
AndrewFarrellUnited Kingdomjoint third
Fathima HafsaNimnazSri Lankafifth

February 2019 exams

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
AlexanderJarvisUnited KingdomJoint-first
MichaelHawkesUnited KingdomJoint-first
AndrewSherwoodUnited KingdomJoint-third
MalgorzataGrzybowskaPolandJoint-third
OliverBrowneUnited KingdomJoint-fifth
AlexanderBrockhurstUnited KingdomJoint-fifth

November 2018 exams

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
SophieEdgeUnited KingdomFirst
HarrisonPrewUnited KingdomSecond
CalumElderUnited KingdomJoint-third
BenjaminRussellUnited KingdomJoint-third
EmmaGorwoodUnited KingdomJoint-fifth
LindsayJonesUnited KingdomJoint-fifth
RachelJonesUnited KingdomJoint-fifth

August 2018 exams

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
CarolineLoganUnited KingdomJoint-first
MarkHermanUnited KingdomJoint-first
ElliotSmithUnited KingdomJoint-first
FayeProcterUnited KingdomJoint-first
JoeSinnottUnited KingdomJoint-fifth
EmilySwalesUnited KingdomJoint-fifth

May 2018 exams

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
JadeRoyalUnited KingdomJoint-first
PritamAgrawalNepalJoint-first
RossMacNivenUnited KingdomJoint-third
HenryWinlowUnited KingdomJoint-third
TimothyBarnaUnited KingdomJoint-third
EmilyMarshallUnited KingdomJoint-third
OliviaTateUnited KingdomJoint-third

February 2018 exams

Operational case study

First nameSurnameCountryRank
AlexanderMorrisUnited KingdomJoint-first
JasonFieldUnited KingdomJoint-first
PaulJordanUnited KingdomThird
JenniferLawrenceUnited KingdomJoint-fourth
RoseFoxUnited KingdomJoint-fourth
AadilNathaliaUnited KingdomJoint-fourth
CharlesDumeresqueUnited KingdomJoint-fourth
JessicaBlackwellUnited KingdomJoint-fourth
SimoneGelmettiUnited KingdomJoint-fourth
SophiaLowerUnited KingdomJoint-fourth

 


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Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)

If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of bursaries and loans to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.


📌 What is NSFAS?

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.

NSFAS offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans:

  • Bursaries: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).
  • Loans: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.

✅ Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?

To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be financially needy, with a household income of less than R350,000 per year.
  • Have a valid South African ID.
  • Be enrolled or accepted to study at a public university or TVET college.
  • Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress (returning students).

📚 Courses Funded by NSFAS

NSFAS primarily funds undergraduate qualifications, but certain postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB) may be considered under the NSFAS loan scheme, not bursaries.

If you’re studying:

  • Undergraduate degree or diploma: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.
  • Postgraduate study: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.

📄 Required Documents for NSFAS Application

When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:

  1. Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card.
  2. Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents.
  3. Proof of income (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).
  4. Consent Form signed by your parent(s)/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.
  5. Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution.
  6. Academic transcripts (for continuing or postgraduate students).

🖥️ How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online

Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)

  1. Visit the NSFAS Website

    Go to: https://www.nsfas.org.za

  2. Create an Account

    • Click on “MyNSFAS” and register your profile.
    • You’ll need a valid email address and South African cellphone number.
    • Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.
  3. Login and Start the Application

    • After registration, log in to your MyNSFAS account.
    • Click on “Apply” to begin a new application.
  4. Fill in Your Personal Details

    • Input your ID number, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.
    • Provide household income information and living arrangements.
  5. Upload Required Documents

    • Upload all supporting documents in PDF or JPEG format.
    • Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.
  6. Submit Your Application

    • Review your application for accuracy.
    • Click “Submit” and wait for a confirmation message.
  7. Track Your Application

    • Log in regularly to check your application status.
    • You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.

🗓️ Important NSFAS Dates (2025)

  • Application Opening Date: September 1, 2025
  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
  • Appeals Period: February 2026 (if rejected)
  • Disbursement: After registration and approval

Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.


💸 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?

NSFAS funding typically includes:

  • Tuition fees
  • Registration fees
  • Accommodation (if living away from home)
  • Meals and transport
  • Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)

For loans, repayment is only required once you start working and earn above a threshold (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).


🔄 NSFAS Loan Repayment

Repayments are:

  • Income-contingent – you only repay when you can afford to.
  • Administered by DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training).
  • Interest-bearing, but interest rates are low and favorable.

You can also apply for a partial loan conversion to a bursary if you perform well academically.


🔁 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application

If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:

  1. Log into your MyNSFAS account.
  2. Click on “Track Funding Progress”.
  3. If rejected, click on “Submit Appeal”.
  4. Upload any missing or corrected documents.
  5. Provide a clear explanation or motivation.

📱 NSFAS Contact Information


📝 Final Tips Before Applying

  • Apply early to avoid system overload near the deadline.
  • Use your own email and cellphone number (do not use someone else’s).
  • Double-check that all your documents are certified and legible.
  • Keep a copy of your submission confirmation for reference.

By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams—without the burden of immediate financial pressure.