{"id":14210,"date":"2023-09-16T08:18:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T08:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=14210"},"modified":"2023-09-16T08:18:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T08:18:57","slug":"dffe-bursary-2024-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/dffe-bursary-2024-2\/","title":{"rendered":"DFFE Bursary Opened 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-4170962751\"><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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has opened their D<a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/category\/bursaries\/\">FFE Bursary 2026<\/a>  and is inviting all interested applicants to apply.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The  <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalgovernment.co.za\/units\/view\/15\/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-dffe\">Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)<\/a>  is one of the departments of the South African government. It is responsible for protecting, conserving and improving the South African environment and natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENDING DATE<\/strong>: This  D<a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/category\/bursaries\/\">FFE Bursary 2026<\/a> will end on\u00a0<strong>26 November 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LOCATION<\/strong>: South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for this bursary application, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You must be a South African citizen<\/li><li>You must be currently in Matric or you must have completed Matric<\/li><li>You must be studying or intend on studying full time, in one of the fields listed above, for 2026<\/li><li>You must be registered to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa<\/li><li>You must NOT be an employee of the DFFE<\/li><li>Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates and those living with disabilities<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BURSARY COVERAGE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This bursary will be awarded for the maximum value of R40 000 if you are within these fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biodiversity and Conservation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Biological Sciences (Degree\/ Hons BSc)<\/li><li>Environmental Management (Diploma\/ Degree\/ Hons)<\/li><li>Environmental Science (Diploma\/ Degree\/ Hons)<\/li><li>Environmental Strategy Development and Implementation or Environmental Law including Advanced Legislative Drafting (Diploma\/ Degree\/ Hons)<\/li><li>Global change dynamics (Climate Change, drought, biodiversity loss) (Diploma\/ Degree\/ Hons)<\/li><li>Heritage Studies (Diploma\/ Degree)<\/li><li>Nature Conservation (Diploma\/ Degree \/ Hons)<\/li><li>Natural Science \/ Environmental Science\/Management majoring in Ecology, Resources Management and Geographical Information System (BSc\/ Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><li>Risk management or Policy Development (Diploma\/ Degree\/ Hons)<\/li><li>Wetlands Management and\/or Ecosystem Approach (Diploma\/ Degree\/ Hons)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chemicals and Waste Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Biochemistry\/ Microbiology (MSc\/ M Tech)<\/li><li>Chemical Engineering\/ Chemistry (MSc\/ M Tech)<\/li><li>Eco-toxicology of environmental pollutants (Masters\/ PhD)<\/li><li>Ecoxicology (B Hons\/ M Sc)<\/li><li>Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (Masters\/ PhD)<\/li><li>Environmental Science (B Degree\/ M Tech\/ Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><li>Epidemiology of environmental pollutants (Masters\/ PhD)<\/li><li>Impacts and synergistic effects of environmental pollutants on the environment (Masters\/ PhD)<\/li><li>Toxicology (Masters\/ PhD)<\/li><li>Waste Management (B Degree\/ Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Climate Change, Air Quality and Sustainable Development:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chemistry (BSc)<\/li><li>Conservation (National Diploma\/ B Degree)<\/li><li>Earth and Environmental Sciences (National Diploma\/ B Degree)<\/li><li>Environmental Management (BSc\/ National Diploma)<\/li><li>Environmental Science (BSc\/ National Diploma)<\/li><li>Geography, Archaeology and Environmental (BSc)<\/li><li>Natural Science (National Diploma\/ B Degree)<\/li><li>Sustainable Development (National Diploma\/ B Degree)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Environmental Programmes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Environmental Science (National Diploma)<\/li><li>Environmental Science: Biological Resources (BSc Degree\/ Hons\/ Masters)<\/li><li>Environmental Science: Environmental Economics (BSc Degree\/ Hons\/ Masters)<\/li><li>Environmental Science: Environmental Law\/ Biological Sciences (BSc Degree\/ Hons\/ Masters)<\/li><li>Environmental Science: People and the Environment (BSc Degree\/ Hons\/ Masters)<\/li><li>Environmental Science: Water Resources (BSc Degree\/ Hons\/ Masters)<\/li><li>Horticulture (National Diploma\/ Adv Diploma)<\/li><li>Landscape Technology (National Diploma\/ Adv Diploma)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forestry Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Environmental Science or Management (National Diploma\/ B Degree\/ Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><li>Forestry (National Diploma\/ AdvDip\/ B Degree\/ Hons\/ Master\u2019s Degree)<\/li><li>Forestry (B Degree \/ Hons \/ Master\u2019s Degree)<\/li><li>Forestry, Wood Science (BTech\/ M Sc)<\/li><li>Game Ranch management (National Diploma\/ AdvDip\/ Hons\/ MSc\/ PhD)<\/li><li>Nature Conservation (National Diploma\/ AdvDip\/ Hons\/ MSc\/ PhD)<\/li><li>Nature Conservation, Botany, Marine Science (National Diploma\/ BTech\/ BDegree\/ Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><li>Veld Fire Management (Higher Certificate)<\/li><li>Wood Technology (National Diploma\/ AdvDip\/ Hons\/ MSc\/ PhD)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fisheries Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Environmental Science (B Degree\/ Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><li>Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture (BSc)<\/li><li>Marine Biology (BSc)<\/li><li>Oceanography (National Diploma)<\/li><li>Oceanography and Marine Biology (BSc)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oceans and Coast:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Applied Aquaculture<\/li><li>Aquatic Veterinary Science<\/li><li>Biochemistry (Genetics) (Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><li>Botany (Coastal-related) (Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><li>Chemistry (Heavy metals pollution in the Marine Environment) (MSc)<\/li><li>Chemistry (Hydro-Carbons) (MSc)<\/li><li>Data Analyst and statistical modelling<\/li><li>Ecological modelling (MSc)<\/li><li>Ecophysiology (Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><li>Electrical Engineering<\/li><li>Environmental\/ Maritime Law<\/li><li>Environmental Science (BSc\/ Honours\/ Masters\/ PhD)<\/li><li>GIS emphasis on Spatial analysis (Hons\/ MSc)<\/li><li>Information Technology and GIS (Marine)<\/li><li>Marine Science\/ Environmental Science (BTech)<\/li><li>Marine Spatial Planning<\/li><li>Marine Protected Areas Management<\/li><li>Maritime Law (BSc)<\/li><li>Maritime Security<\/li><li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li><li>Nature Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management (BSc)<\/li><li>Ocean Governance<\/li><li>Ocean Noise (Physics &amp; Biology Oceanography) (PhD)<\/li><li>Operations Management (BTech)<\/li><li>Resource\/ Environmental Economics<\/li><li>Taxonomy (Systematics) and Biodiversity (MSc)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regulatory Compliance and Sector Monitoring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Botany (BSc)<\/li><li>Chemistry (BSc)<\/li><li>Environmental Management majoring in Environmental Impact Assessment (Bachelors Degree)<\/li><li>Environmental Sciences (majoring in Animal and wildlife) (Bachelors Degree)<\/li><li>Geography (BSc Honours)<\/li><li>Geography, Geoinformatics (BSc)<\/li><li>Law (B.A)<\/li><li>LLB (Major courses: Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Legislative Drafting)<\/li><li>LLM<\/li><li>Paralegal (National Diploma\/ Degree)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>METHOD OF APPLICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, download the application below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/DFFE-Bursary-Application-Form-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Embed of DFFE-Bursary-Application-Form-1..\"><\/object><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/DFFE-Bursary-Application-Form-1.pdf\">DFFE-Bursary-Application-Form-1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/DFFE-Bursary-Application-Form-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are required to indicate the reference number and qualification they are applying for, on the application form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Biodiversity and Conservation (Reference: B&amp;C\/01\/2026)<\/li><li>Chemicals and Waste Management (Reference: CWM\/01\/2026)<\/li><li>Climate Change, Air Quality and Sustainable Development (Reference: CCAS\/01\/2026)<\/li><li>Environmental Programmes (Reference: EP\/01\/2026)<\/li><li>Forestry Management (Reference: FO \/01\/2026)<\/li><li>Fisheries Management (Reference: FI\/01\/2026)<\/li><li>Oceans and Coast (Reference: OC\/01\/2026)<\/li><li>Regulatory Compliance and Sector Monitoring (Reference: RCSM\/01\/2026)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NB: Remember to attach the following documents ehrn applying:<br><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-3308498967\"><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 ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1451215433\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ID document (certified copy)<\/li><li>Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)<\/li><li>Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)<\/li><li>Qualifications or certificates completed (certified copies)<\/li><li>Most recent academic records, if currently studying (certified copies)<\/li><li>Proof of registration, if enrolled (on institutes letterhead)<\/li><li>Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)<\/li><li>Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed\/ affidavit if unemployed\/ proof of grant or pension if applicable\/ affidavit or death certificates if deceased)<\/li><li>Research proposal, if an Honours or Masters student<\/li><li>Motivational letter to support your application and explain why you should be awarded the bursary<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-794049608\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\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>The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has opened their DFFE Bursary 2026 and is inviting all interested applicants to apply. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is one of the departments of the South African government. It is responsible for protecting, conserving and improving the South African environment and\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/dffe-bursary-2024-2\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-online-bursaries"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14210"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14210\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}