{"id":57656,"date":"2024-11-28T11:50:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T11:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nursing24.co.za\/?page_id=637"},"modified":"2024-11-28T11:50:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T11:50:15","slug":"department-of-environmental-affairs-bursary-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/department-of-environmental-affairs-bursary-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Environmental Affairs Bursary South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Department of Environmental Affairs Bursary South Africa<\/h2>\n<h3>ABOUT THE COMPANY \u2013 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3642718578\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), previously known as the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism until 2009, is responsible for protecting the environment and natural resources for present and future generations, as well as maintaining and conserving an environment that is not harmful to the wellbeing or health of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the departments of the South African government, the DEA are also responsible for providing leadership in conservation, protection, environmental management and sustainability, to benefit not only South African citizens, but also the international community.<\/p>\n<h3>ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME \u2013 FIELDS COVERED<\/h3>\n<p>Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study:<br \/>\n<strong>Environmental Programmes (Ref: EP\/01\/2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biological Resources (BSc: Environmental Science)<\/li>\n<li>Biological Sciences (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Botany (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Biochemistry (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Conservation Ecology (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Crop and Horticulture Science (Degree\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Economics (BSc: Environmental Science)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Law (BSc: Environmental Science)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Science (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Forestry (BTech\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Forensic Science (BTech\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Genetics (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Industrial and Applied Biotechnology (Degree\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Microbiology (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Molecular Biology (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Nature Conservation (BTech\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>People and the Environment (BSc: Environmental Science)<\/li>\n<li>Procedural Law\/ Law of contracts (LLM)<\/li>\n<li>Water Resources (BSc: Environmental Science)<\/li>\n<li>Zoology (BSc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Biodiversity and Conservation (Ref: B&amp;C\/01\/2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aquatic health (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ National Diploma\/ Bachelor\u2019s degree\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>BHCS Heritage and Cultural Studies (BSc\/ Degree\/ National Diploma\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Biodiversity Conservation (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Biological Sciences (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Botany (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Climatology (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Cultural and Natural Resource Management (BSc\/ Degree\/ National Diploma\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Development Studies (MTech\/ BTech\/ National Diploma\/ Bachelor\u2019s degree\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Ecology (BSc\/ Degree\/ National Diploma\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Conservation (BSc\/ Degree\/ National Diploma\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Management (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ National Diploma\/ Bachelor\u2019s degree\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Planning (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Science (MTech\/ BTech\/ National Diploma\/ Bachelor\u2019s degree\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Genetics (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Geography (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ National Diploma\/ Bachelor\u2019s degree\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Microbiology (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Molecular Biology (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Natural Sciences (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ National Diploma\/ Bachelor\u2019s degree\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Nature Conservation (BSc\/ Degree\/ National Diploma\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Plant Pathology (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Resource Economics (Business Management &amp; Administration\/ Ecology\/ CBNRM) (BTech\/ National Diploma\/ Bcom\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ MBA)<\/li>\n<li>Social Sciences (community) (Diploma\/ BA social sciences\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Soil Sciences (MTech\/ BTech\/ National Diploma\/ Bachelor\u2019s degree\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Town and Regional Planning (MTech\/ BTech\/ National Diploma\/ Bachelor\u2019s degree\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Zoology (BSc\/ Degree\/ National Diploma\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Zoology Conservation Management (MTech\/ BTech\/ BSc\/ Postgraduate\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Oceans and Coast (Ref: OC\/01\/2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coastal Management (Bachelor\u2019s degree)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Economics (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Management (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Science (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Marine Remote Sensing (BSc\/ BSc Hons\/ MSc\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Marine Science (B Tech\/ National Diploma\/ BSc Hons\/ M Sc\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Oceanography (BTech\/ MTech)<\/li>\n<li>Social Development Studies (Bachelor\u2019s degree)<\/li>\n<li>Taxonomy (Zooplankton\/ Phytoplankton) (PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Town and Regional Planning (Bachelor\u2019s degree)<\/li>\n<li>Zoology (BSc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Climate Change, Air Quality Management and Sustainability Development (Ref: CCAQ\/01\/2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chemistry (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Conservation (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Earth Science (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Management (BSc\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Science (BSc\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Hydrology (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Natural Science (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Chemicals and Waste Management (Ref: CWM\/01\/2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applied Chemistry (MSc Natural Sciences)<\/li>\n<li>Biochemistry (MSc Natural Sciences\/ Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ MTech\/ MSc\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Biology (MSc Natural Sciences)<\/li>\n<li>Botany (MSc Natural Sciences)<\/li>\n<li>Chemical Engineering (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ MTech\/ MSc\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ MTech\/ MSc\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Ecology (MSc Natural Sciences)<\/li>\n<li>Endocrinology (MSc Natural Sciences)<\/li>\n<li>Entomology (MSc Natural Sciences)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Economics (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ National Diploma\/ MSc\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Health (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ MTech\/ MSc\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Management (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ MTech\/ MSc\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Science (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ National Diploma\/ MTech\/ MSc\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Geography (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ M Sc\/ MA\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Microbiology (MSc Natural Sciences\/ Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ MTech\/ MSc\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Physiology (MSc Natural Sciences)<\/li>\n<li>Waste Management (Bachelor\u2019s Degree\/ MTech\/ MSc\/ Hons)<\/li>\n<li>Zoology (MSc Natural Sciences)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Chief Operating Officer (Ref: COO\/01\/2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Climate change and Sustainability Management (Degree\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Engineering (Degree\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Health (Degree\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Management (BSc\/ National Diploma\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Monitoring, Compliance, Enforcement and Control (Bachelor\u2019s degree\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Research and Development (Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Science (BSc\/ National Diploma\/ Honours\/ Masters)<\/li>\n<li>Governance (Postgraduate)<\/li>\n<li>Internal Audit (Degree\/ National Diploma)<\/li>\n<li>Information Management (Degree)<\/li>\n<li>Information Systems (Degree)<\/li>\n<li>Public Administration (Postgraduate)<\/li>\n<li>Public Management (Postgraduate)<\/li>\n<li>Risk Management (Degree)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Legal Authorisations and Enforcement (Ref: LACE\/01\/2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chemistry (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Environmental Management (majoring in Animal and Wildlife Management\/ Environmental Impact Assessment)<\/li>\n<li>Botany (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Geography (BSc)<\/li>\n<li>Law (B.A)<\/li>\n<li>LLM<\/li>\n<li>LLB (majoring in administrative law\/ legislative drafting)<\/li>\n<li>Paralegal (Diploma\/ Degree)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME \u2013 COVERAGE &amp; CONTRACT<\/h3>\n<p>Bursaries will be awarded to the maximum value of R40 000 per annum.<\/p>\n<p>Successful bursary recipients will be required to sign a bursary contract with the DEA.<\/p>\n<p>Shortlisted candidates will be contacted \u2013 should you not receive any feedback by 31 January 2026, please regard your application as unsuccessful.<\/p>\n<h3>ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/h3>\n<p>Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>South African citizen<\/li>\n<li>Completed Matric<\/li>\n<li>Studying full-time within one of the aforementioned fields of study<\/li>\n<li>Studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution<\/li>\n<li>NOT an employee of The Department of Environmental Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Not currently employed<\/li>\n<li>*Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students and those with disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY<\/h3>\n<p>Download and complete the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zabursaries.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Department-of-Environmental-Affairs-Bursary-Application-Form.pdf\">Department of Environmental Affairs Bursary Application Form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(.pdf)<br \/>\nSubmit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory \u2013 if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ID document (certified copy)<\/li>\n<li>Recent academic record\/ transcript (certified copy)<\/li>\n<li>All academic certificates\/ qualifications (certified copies)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of tertiary acceptance (first year students)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of tertiary registration (if currently at tertiary level)<\/li>\n<li>Research proposal (Honours and Masters students)<\/li>\n<li>Motivational letter (explaining why you deserve to be awarded the bursary)<\/li>\n<li>Parents\/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)<\/li>\n<li>Parents\/ guardians proof of income (certified payslips\/ affidavit if unemployed\/ death certificate if deceased)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:<br \/>\n1) Post:<br \/>\nThe Director General<br \/>\nDepartment of Environmental Affairs<br \/>\nPrivate Bag X 447<br \/>\nPretoria<br \/>\n0001<br \/>\n(Attn: Learning and Development \u2013 Bursary Section)<\/p>\n<p>2) Hand delivery:<br \/>\nCape Town<br \/>\nDepartment of Environmental Affairs<br \/>\n63 Strand Street<br \/>\nNedbank Building<br \/>\nCape Town<br \/>\n(Attn: Learning and Development \u2013 Bursary Section)<\/p>\n<p>Pretoria<br \/>\nEnvironment House<br \/>\n473 Steve Biko Street<br \/>\nCnr Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Road<br \/>\nArcadia<br \/>\nPretoria<br \/>\n(Attn: Learning and Development \u2013 Bursary Section)<\/p>\n<p><em>*PS: please state the qualification and reference number you are applying for on the application form<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>CLOSING DATE<\/h3>\n<p>November Annually.<br \/>\n(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted \u2013 please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)<\/p>\n<h3>CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER<\/h3>\n<p>For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Department of Environmental Affairs directly:<br \/>\nCape Town<br \/>\nContact People: Sarah Mathunyane \/ Nozuko Grootboom<br \/>\nTel: 021 814 8084 \/ 021 814 8088<\/p>\n<p>Pretoria<br \/>\nContact People: Busisiwe Stemele \/ Nita Makgohlo \/ Mokhobo Putu<br \/>\nTel: 012 399 8685 \/ 012 399 8684 \/ 012 399 9018<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1295512170\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? 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\/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Department of Environmental Affairs Bursary South Africa ABOUT THE COMPANY \u2013 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), previously known as the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism until 2009, is responsible for protecting the environment and natural resources for present and future generations, as well as maintaining and conserving an environment\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a 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