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UNISA Merit Bursary 2027

UNISA (The University of South Africa) is the biggest university in the country in terms of enrollment. Over 400, 000 students have enrolled for courses offered by its different colleges and affiliates. UNISA’s core businesses are education, research and community engagement. The institute strives to make a positive difference through the provision of academic opportunities… Read More »

Nurturing Emerging Scholars Program 2027

The Nurturing Emerging Scholars Program (NESP) is the brainchild of the Department of Higher Education and Training. The funds are committed to encouraging promising students to pursue a career in academics. The scholarship targets undergraduates in their final year, as well as students pursuing an Honors or Master’s degree. NESP works with multiple universities in… Read More »

Rhodes University John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary 2027

Postgraduate students interested to further pursue their studies in Commerce, Management, and Engineering at UCT can apply for financial assistance or the bursary offered by the John Davidson Educational Trust. These students can get funds either for specific grants for board and lodging, tuition, and other types of financial assistance or for overall assistance. Priority… Read More »

SIOC-CDT Bursary 2027

Sishen Iron Ore is a Pretoria based metal ore mining industry known for the supply of high-quality iron ore. It contributes to the steel industry because it attributes its source from the Kumba Iron Ore Company. The two work together in creating quality steel products used in ships, buildings, making automobiles, and creating locomotives. The… Read More »

FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2027

FirstRand International is a financial services firm in South Africa founded in the year 1998. The South African Reserve Bank licenses it, and its main headquarters is in Johannesburg. It currently has more than 40,000 staff members. The FirstRand group was initially established by merging RMB Holdings and the Anglo American Corporation of South Africa… Read More »

Government increases aid to NSFAS students

Government increases aid to NSFAS students The Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr. Blade Nzimande recently presented some of government’s plans to provide financial support to students in 2027. Students funded by the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) received special attention during the address as government reaffirmed its intentions to use NSFAS as… Read More »

NSFAS applications open

NSFAS applications open Ā Applications for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are now open for those who missed the deadline last year. Those hoping to study at public universities have until 20 January to apply for financial aid. For potential students of technical and vocational education and training(T-VET) colleges 14 February is D-Day. The… Read More »

NSFAS expands access to higher education

NSFAS expands access to higher education Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande says tremendous progress has been made in making higher education more accessible to the poor through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) over the years. The Minister was briefing media on Thursday, in Pretoria, on Higher Education and Training Sector’s state of readiness… Read More »

NSFAS process funding applications For 2027

NSFAS process funding applications For 2027 The scheme is now busy finalising the processing and evaluation of the applications it received during the first phase. January 15, 2027 Students wanting to apply for a NSFAS loan still have time. AS the 2027 tertiary education academic year begins, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is… Read More »