{"id":14281,"date":"2024-01-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=14281"},"modified":"2024-01-05T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T06:00:00","slug":"sanzaf-zakah-bursary-2024-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/sanzaf-zakah-bursary-2024-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"SANZAF Zakah Bursary 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2896971782\"><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 South African National Zak\u00e1h Fund (SANZAF)\u00a0 has opened its 2026 Bursary application and is inviting all interested applicants to apply now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The South African National Zak\u00e1h Fund (SANZAF) are a faith-based, educational and socio-welfare organisation that collect and distribute Zak\u00e1h and Sadaq\u00e1t to help the muslim community. SANZAF has been helping poor and needy families for over 43 years, assisting in the empowerment and upliftment of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing Date: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>East London: 15 November 2026<br>Port Elizabeth \/ Gqeberha: 30 November 2026<br>Western Cape: 31 December 2026<br>Gauteng: 10 January 2026<br>Ladysmith: 23 January 2026<br>Pietermaritzburg: 31 January 2026<br>Kimberley: 31 January 2026<br>Durban: 28 February 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bursary Requirements:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You must be a South African citizen or a foreign national with a study permit<\/li><li>You must reside in the province of which you are applying<\/li><li>You must have proven financial need<\/li><li>You must be from a previously disadvantaged background<\/li><li>You must have applied for NSFAS before applying for this bursary (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zabursaries.co.za\/nsfas-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply for NSFAS funding here<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li><li>You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised University, University of Technology or Technikon in South Africa<\/li><li>You must meet the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanzaf.org.za\/what-we-do\/sanzaf-bursary-program\/who-qualifies-and-who-should-apply-for-a-sanzaf-zakah-bursary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">requirements of the SANZAF<\/a><ul><li>You must fall into one of these 3 categories:<ul><li>You must be currently in Matric, or<\/li><li>You must be currently studying at a tertiary institution and were sponsored by a family member or yourself last year, or<\/li><li>You must be currently studying at a tertiary institution and were sponsored by SANZAF last year<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bursary Coverage:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What this bursary programs covers will be communicated to the qualified applicants. For any inquiries, contact Port Elizabeth (Contact Person: Dr Shamiega Chaudhari, Email: sisaacs@ufh.ac.za \/ eastlondon@sanzaf.org.za, Tel: 041 457 1459)<br>East London: (Contact Person: Dr Shamiega Chaudhari, Email: sisaacs@ufh.ac.za \/ eastlondon@sanzaf.org.za, Tel: 041 457 1459)<br>Western Cape: (Contact Person: Faeza Govind, Email: faeza.govind@sanzaf.org.za, Tel: 021 447 0297)<br>Gauteng: (Contact Person: Saadiqah, Tel: 012 374 0064)<br>Ladysmith: (Contact Person: Mahommed Dadabhay, Email: mahommed.dadabhay@sanzaf.org.za, Tel: 036 633 2792)<br>Pietermaritzburg: (Contact Person: Maseera Amin, Email: Maseera.Amin@sanzaf.org.za, Tel: 033 397 9133)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method of Application:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>East London residents:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/202633500439545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Port Elizabeth \/ Gqeberha residents:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/202633500439545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Western Cape residents:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seed-sanzaf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Gauteng residents:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanzaf.devman.co.za\/devman\/web\/bursary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Ladysmith residents:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.myjotform.com\/62902819622559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Pietermaritzburg residents:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.myjotform.com\/62902819622559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Kimberley residents:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.myjotform.com\/62136435960557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Durban residents:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbwf.org.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SANZAF Zakah Bursary Application 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting Documents:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2249353818\"><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-17221419\"><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 or study permit if a foreign national (certified copy)<\/li><li>Matric latest results (certified copy)<\/li><li>Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary<\/li><li>Testimonial from your school<\/li><li>Proof of income: parents\/ guardians\/ spouse latest payslips OR affidavit if unemployed OR death certificate if deceased<\/li><li>ID document OR study permit if a foreign national (certified copy)<\/li><li>Matric final results\/ certificate (certified copy)<\/li><li>Full tertiary academic record (on institutions letterhead)<\/li><li>Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary<\/li><li>Testimonial from your University, Imaam or Religious leader<\/li><li>Proof of income from parents, guardians, spouse or your own (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased)<\/li><li>Matric final results\/ certificate<\/li><li>2026 mid year tertiary results (on institutions letterhead)<\/li><li>Proof of income: parents\/ guardians\/ spouse latest payslips OR affidavit if unemployed OR death certificate if deceased<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-2919518326\"><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 South African National Zak\u00e1h Fund (SANZAF)\u00a0 has opened its 2026 Bursary application and is inviting all interested applicants to apply now. The South African National Zak\u00e1h Fund (SANZAF) are a faith-based, educational and socio-welfare organisation that collect and distribute Zak\u00e1h and Sadaq\u00e1t to help the muslim community. SANZAF has been helping poor and needy\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/sanzaf-zakah-bursary-2024-2024\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14281","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=14281"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14281\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14281"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14281"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14281"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}